Opening December 2026

Connecting the East Coast to the heart of Malaysia.

A 665 km electrified railway that brings Kota Bharu within 4 hours of the Klang Valley — faster, greener and more comfortable than ever before.

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665 kmLength of alignment
20Stations along the line
160 km/hPassenger train speed
80 km/hFreight train speed
About Chuu Chuu

A nation-building railway for the next century

Keto Api Chuu Chuu unites state capitals, urban centres, industrial hubs, ports, airports and tourism zones across Peninsular Malaysia — and integrates seamlessly with the existing national rail network.

  • Direct link between Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor
  • Integrated with KTM, LRT and bus networks at Gombak, Temerloh and beyond
  • Dual-purpose line serving both passengers and freight
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Chuu Chuu electric multiple unit passenger train
Closer Than Ever

Kuala Lumpur to the East Coast, hours closer

No more long drives, holiday jams or winding highways. Chuu Chuu brings Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan within easy reach of the Klang Valley — and puts the capital within reach of the East Coast.

Pahang

KL → KotaSAS

209 km · Kuantan region

By road~3h 00m
Chuu Chuu Express1h 27m
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Terengganu

KL → Kuala Terengganu

378 km

By road~5h 00m
Chuu Chuu Express2h 54m
0hours saved
per trip
Kelantan

KL → Kota Bharu

523 km

By road~7h 30m
Chuu Chuu Express4h 00m
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per trip
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less travel time to Kota Bharu vs driving

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covered in just 4 hours

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daily trips on weekends

Road times are typical driving estimates from Kuala Lumpur and vary with traffic. Chuu Chuu times are for Express services from Terminal Bersepadu Gombak. See all journey times →

Our Services

Built for people. Built for business.

Passenger working on a laptop on board
Passenger Services

Travel in modern comfort

Economy, Premium Economy and Business class cabins, an onboard café, prayer rooms, accessible seating and 4G/5G connectivity along the line.
Container freight train on rail
Commercial Freight

Move more, faster, greener

Reliable rail logistics linking East Coast industry and Kuantan Port with Port Klang — cutting road congestion, cost and emissions.
Station Design

Landmark stations rooted in local identity

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Terminal Bersepadu Gombak station render
Selangor

Terminal Bersepadu Gombak

Integrated southern gateway with LRT and bus links

 Kota Bharu station render
Kelantan

Kota Bharu

Northern terminus inspired by Kelantanese heritage

 KotaSAS station render
Pahang

KotaSAS

Serving Pahang's new administrative centre

 Kuala Terengganu station render
Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu

A flowing roof inspired by the waves of the South China Sea
The Journey

Watch the East Coast roll by

Paddy fields, rivers and rolling green hills — sit back and let the view do the talking.

CountrysidePaddy fields & villages
RainforestHills and river valleys
CoastlineSouth China Sea views
CitiesKuantan to Kota Bharu
On Board

A first look inside the Chuu Chuu train

Spacious cabins, ambient lighting and thoughtful design inspired by the heritage motifs of the East Coast.

Economy cabin
Economy Cabin
Food and beverage counter
Café Counter
Dining area
Dining Area
Lounge seating
Lounge Seating
Cabin aisle
Spacious Aisles
Station platform
Modern Stations
Road to Launch

The final countdown to opening day

Readiness Achieved

98.16% physical progress; SAT and SIT testing 100% complete.

Fault-Free Run

Validating train and system reliability to technical requirements.

Trial Operations & Ticket Sales

Schedule, station and staff safety procedures; ticket sales open.

Commercial Operations

Passenger services begin on the Gombak – Kota Bharu line.

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Fares from just RM60

With 50% off for children, seniors, OKU and government pensioners — and 40% off for students.

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