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SHAH ALAM, Dec 30 — Passengers on Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd’s (KTMB) ETS trains will be able to enjoy flexible rates for journeys within March 2020, the Transport Ministry said today.
Tickets will be sold from January 15 onwards for the travel period of between March 1 and 31.
The rate applies to pre-booked tickets for the festive or holidays season and not for last-minute purchases, the ministry said in a statement, adding that it will result in savings for passengers if they plan their trips ahead.
Other promotions for passengers will be introduced periodically.
The decision to allow flex tickets was made in the December 18 cabinet meeting, after a study was done on all aspects, including passenger profile.
“It is in line with the government’s wish to ensure that the people get the best services and continue to choose public transport, such as trains, as their main mode of travel," the statement read.
KTMB will allow passengers to choose their seats without additional charges for the travel period of between March 1 and 31.
The concession price for government retirees and spouses, senior citizens, disabled, children between the ages of four age 12, students who are holders of the KTM i-card, police and army and firemen will remain.
The ETS recorded 3.9 million passengers in 2018, following the extension of the route from Padang Besar to Gemas.
It ferried 215,000 passengers during its first year of operation between Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur in 2010.
The ministry said the inter-city train service has become popular among passengers as its punctuality rate hits more than 95%.
