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After the Malaysia East Rail Link is completed, travel to Kuala Lumpur by train!
Seetao 2023-03-09 08:40
  • Malaysia East Coast Railway, with a total length of more than 600 kilometers
  • After completion, it will drive the economic development of the east coast area and greatly improve the connectivity of the areas along the route
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Recently, Brahim, the head of Zelijia Village, Longyun County, Terengganu State, Malaysia, has an additional hobby. He always runs to a construction site near the village when he has nothing to do. Seeing the bridge piers grow taller, he is closer to realizing his wish. The 59-year-old Brahim showed reporters a schematic diagram of the Malaysia-East Railway line. He couldn't hide his joy in his eyes. These bridge piers were built for the East Coast Railway of Malaysia (Malaysia East Rail). After repairs, trains can pass directly Dragon Canal. We are all looking forward to this day coming soon!

Wildlife crossing channel set up near the construction site of Malaysia East Coast Railway Kuantan Tunnel, taken in Pahang, Malaysia

He said that after the opening of the traffic, the time from the village to Kuala Lumpur will be greatly reduced, and he can often go to Kuala Lumpur to see the children working there. Our village is only two kilometers away from the station. My greatest wish is to take the villagers on a train to Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia East Coast Railway

The 600-kilometer-long Malaysia East Rail Link is regarded as a road bridge connecting the east and west coasts of Malaysia. It was constructed by China Communications Construction. After completion, it is expected to drive the economic development of the east coast of Malaysia and greatly improve the level of connectivity in areas along the line. Ye Xiaoyang, deputy general manager of China Communications Construction Malaysia East Rail Project, told reporters that as of February 2023, more than 40% of the project construction has been completed, and it has entered an accelerated construction period. It is planned to complete sections A and B by the end of 2026, and section C by the end of 2027. . Ye Xiaoyang said that after the opening of the traffic, the time from Kelantan on the east coast to Selangor on the west coast will be shortened to four hours, which will greatly facilitate residents' travel and improve logistics efficiency.

Construction site of Malaysia East Coast Railway Kuantan Tunnel photographed in Pahang, Malaysia

The first stop of the Silk Road Friends of Malaysia Club’s celebration of the 10th anniversary of the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative was held at the construction site of the Malaysia East Rail Link project in Kota Bharu, the capital of Kelantan state. Local media, NGOs and residents were invited to the construction site First-line, experience this landmark project of the Belt and Road.

Tang Rui, Minister of the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, said at the scene that Kelantan is the starting point of the Malaysia East Rail Link, a landmark project of the Belt and Road Initiative jointly built by China and Malaysia. While stepping up the construction of the project, the Chinese enterprises are also actively fulfilling their social responsibilities and making contributions to improving the lives of ordinary people along the project.

Sai Mi, who came to participate in the event, is the head of the nearby Batang Haban village. He told reporters that the Chinese-funded enterprises not only quickly promoted the construction of the project, but also helped the village build roads, held friendly football matches and other activities, and we became good friends.

On March 6, workers are constructing along the Malaysia East Coast Railway in Golden Horseshoe, Pahang, Malaysia

He said that the Malaysia East Rail Link project has promoted local development during the construction period, and many local youths are working on the project. The villagers look forward to the early opening of the Malaysia East Rail Link to help open up the market for agricultural products. Ye Xiaoyang said that the project company has created a large number of local employment opportunities and employed 4,840 local employees. Through the China-Malaysia Railway Talent Training Program, the company has cultivated local railway professionals and brought business opportunities to more than 3,000 local cooperative enterprises.

Hafizul Nizam Abdullah, chairman of the Kelantan Sustainable Development Association, visited the construction site of the Malaysia East Rail Link and said that he hoped that the East Malaysia East Rail Project would give local young people more opportunities to study and work. It will drive the development of commerce and logistics, and help local goods and services go to the whole country. Editor/He Yuting

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