The first two electric multiple unit (EMU) trainsets and two electric locomotives for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) are expected to be shipped by CRRC Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co Ltd from Dalian, China to Malaysia in October, arriving possibly in November, Bernama reports.
“For the ECRL project, we can continue cooperating across the full life cycle in the future to ensure reliable operation of the trains on Malaysia’s railway lines,” CRRC Dalian VP Zhang Jian said, adding that this covers the entire process – from product research and development, production and operation, to final maintenance and servicing.
CRRC Dalian in August 2022 signed a supply contract with ECRL main contractor China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCCECRL) to deliver 11 EMUs and 12 electric locos. Zhang said the trains will have completed factory commissioning in Dalian prior to shipment.
“Upon arrival, they will undergo testing on site. The first EMU needs to undergo 8,000 km of testing, while the subsequent batch requires 5,000 km of testing,” he said, adding that CRRC Dalian’s technical experts will go to Malaysia to provide on-site servicing and training.
“There are two groups; one group will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the EMUs and locomotives, and the other group will provide technical training to local personnel, helping them acquire maintenance skills,” Zhang said, adding that two-year warranty services will be provided for the trains.
Phase 1 of the ECRL (Kota Bharu-Gombak Integrated Terminal) is scheduled for completion by December 2026, with operations set to begin in January 2027. Phase 2 (Gombak-Port Klang) is expected to be completed by December 2027 and become operational by January 2028.
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