KUALA LUMPUR: KTM Komuter will increase the train frequency for the Tanjung Malim-KL Sentral route from one train per hour to one every 15 minutes, effective April 22.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Klang Valley Double-Tracking Project Phase 1 was completed on March 31, which now allows trains to run every 15 minutes during the peak morning and evening hours.
"There will be seven trips from 7am to 9am and six from 5pm to 7pm during rush hour.
"This will make it more convenient for commuters to access the city centre."
He said this at a press conference after distributing gift packs to Electric Train Service and KTM Komuter passengers at KL Sentral here today.
Present was his deputy, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah.
Loke said by July, the increased train frequency would run throughout the day.
"Currently, mornings and evenings are busy. But as we approach July, this frequency will become consistent throughout the day."
He said currently, KTM trains only run from Tanjung Malim to Sungai Buloh and KL Sentral.
"After April 20, there will be a direct route from Tanjung Malim to Port Klang and back to Tanjung Malim.
"This will reduce travel time to 15 minutes for the Tanjung Malim to KL Sentral route."
Loke said Phase 2 of the Klang Valley Double-Tracking Project, which involves extending the runway by 44km from Simpang Pelabuhan Klang to Pelabuhan Klang, would commence on April 29.