ERL extension from KLIA to KLIA2 ready by October
KUALA LUMPUR: The ERL train extension from KLIA to KLIA2 will be ready by October this year, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha.
"The train journey between KLIA and KLIA2 will take about three minutes. The extension will likely see the volume of ERL passengers doubling," he added.
The ERL services, which include the KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit, carry about four to five million passengers every year.
Kong said the project to extend the line to the new low-cost carrier terminal totalled up to RM100mil.
"The project is currently running smoothly and about 25% complete. It is scheduled be ready by Oct 31 this year while the KLIA2's construction is expected to be completed in April 2013," he told reporters after visiting the construction site of the proposed rail extension here Thursday.
He added that the extension was necessary in line with the development of the new terminal as it will enable passengers from KL Sentral to reach the KLIA and KLIA2.
"I hope that when KLIA2 is in full swing, we will be able to make ERL services available 24 hours a day to cater to flight arrivals in the wee hours of the morning," he said.
Currently, ERL services run for 21 hours a day, taking a break between 1am and 4am.
Kong also commended the ERL services for achieving "on-time" performance of 99.83%.
The project to extend the ERL line started in July last year and covers 2.14km.
In 2010, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced plans to build the KLIA2, the world's first mega terminal for low-cost carriers.
He said it was expected to boost the nation's tourism industry by attracting more airlines and visitors.
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