KOTA BHARU: For thousands of East Coast residents earning a living in the Klang Valley, returning to their hometowns has traditionally meant long hours on the road and the ordeal of facing heavy traffic, especially during festive seasons and long holidays.
However, this travel experience is set to change when the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), scheduled to begin operations on Dec 12, offers a journey from Gombak to Kota Bharu in about four hours, providing a new option for those seeking a faster and more comfortable way to return home.
A media familiarisation trip on the ECRL from the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal to Kota Bharu recently offered an early glimpse into the rail service’s capabilities, not only in reducing travel time but also in providing facilities that cater to passengers’ needs during long-distance journeys.
