Transport minister Loke Siew Fook and Chief Secretary Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar give a thumbs-up as they inspect a model of an ECRL train.KUALA LUMPUR: Passengers will enjoy a 30% discount on economy-class tickets for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) during its first month of operations.
The discount is separate from the permanent concessions announced for eligible passengers yesterday. These include a 50% discount for children aged two to 12, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and government pensioners, as well as a 40% discount for students aged 13 to 24.
ECRL tickets will go on sale in mid-November, with one-way fares from Gombak to Kota Bharu starting at RM125 for transit services and RM147 for express services.
