How many additional train trips will KTMB provide for Thaipusam?

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KTMB Will Provide 118 Additional Train Trips During Thaipusam Period

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is set to offer 118 additional train services over the four-day Thaipusam period, significantly increasing the usual frequency to accommodate an anticipated surge in passengers. This initiative includes a 24-hour train service at all KTM Komuter stations in the Klang Valley from February 9 to 12.
Daily Increase in Services

To manage the expected rise in demand, KTMB will introduce 44 extra trips each day. This brings the total number of available trips to 140 daily, a substantial increase from the standard 96 daily operations, particularly on Saturday, February 10, which is anticipated to be the busiest day.
Extended Operating Hours and Frequency

Beyond the daily additions, the total number of services across the four days and three nights will reach 494. Additional trains are scheduled to run after the usual last train of the day, with services departing from Pulau Sebang to Batu Caves at 9:55 pm and from Klang to Batu Caves at 9:30 pm. For users at KL Sentral, train frequency will be enhanced to every 30 minutes from 9:30 am onwards, a notable improvement from the typical one-hour interval.
Passenger Expectations and Preparations

Authorities project that approximately 500,000 passengers will utilise the train service, representing a 10 per cent increase from the previous year. KTMB has been undertaking preparations since early January, focusing on aspects such as improved passenger exit regulations, enhanced waiting areas, and additional handrails at stations to ensure a smoother travel experience for worshippers heading to key locations like Kuala Selangor, the Sri Subramaniar Temple, and Batu Caves.

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