KLIA Ekspres

KLIA Ekspres
Overview
Native name	ERL Laluan KLIA Ekspres
Owner	Express Rail Link
Line number	6 (purple)
Locale	Kuala Lumpur - KLIA
Termini	KE1  KL Sentral  KE3  KLIA T2
Stations	3
Service
Type	Non-stop direct airport rail link (commuter rail)
System	ERL
Operator(s)	Express Rail Link
Rolling stock	8 4-car Siemens Desiro ET 425 M Articulated EMU 2 4-car CRRC Changchun Equator Articulated EMU
Daily ridership	4,758 (Q1 2024)
Ridership	1.441 million (2023)
History
Opened	KL Sentral - KLIA 14 April 2002 (2002-04-14)
Last extension	KLIA - klia2 1 May 2014 (2014-05-01)
Technical
Line length	57 km (35.4 mi)
Character	Mostly on surface
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC catenary
Conduction system	With driver
Route map 5 8 9 KL Sentral 1210 6  5 9 Bandar Tasik Selatan Putrajaya & Cyberjaya Kompleks Rel Udara Depot Salak Tinggi KLIA Terminal 1 7  KLIA Terminal 2 7  Interchange stations integrated paid area single fare trip non-integrated paid area multiple fare trips interchange within same building or cross-platform interchange rapid transit commuter rail

The KLIA Ekspres is an express airport rail link servicing the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Malaysia. It runs from KL Sentral, the main railway station of Kuala Lumpur to KLIA's Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 stations. The line is one of the two services on the Express Rail Link (ERL) system, sharing the same tracks as the KLIA Transit. The KLIA Transit stops at all stations along the line, whereas the KLIA Ekspres runs as a direct non-stop express service between KL Sentral and KLIA Terminal 1 and 2. It is operated by Express Rail Link Sdn. Bhd. (ERL).

The line is one of the components of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System. It is numbered 6 and coloured purple on official transit maps.

Line information

KLIA Ekspres serves three stations. The service runs non-stop from KL Sentral to KLIA's Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 stations, skipping the three KLIA Transit stops in between.

Station Code	Name	Image	Platform Type	Notes
KE1	KL Sentral		Terminal (Side)	Northern terminus. Common station with  KT1  ERL KLIA Transit. Connecting station, without paid-area integration, to:  KA01  KS01  KTM Batu Caves-Pulau Sebang Line, KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line, KTM KL Sentral-Terminal Skypark Line and KTM ETS  KJ15  LRT Kelana Jaya Line Linkbridge access to  MR1  KL Monorail via NU Sentral shopping mall (KL Sentral Monorail) Linkbridge access to  KG15  Muzium Negara on the MRT Kajang Line.
KE2	KLIA T1		Island	Common station with  KT5  ERL KLIA Transit.
KE3	KLIA T2		Terminus (Island)	Southern terminus. Common station with  KT6  ERL KLIA Transit.

At KL Sentral, the two platforms of the ERL are accessed from different parts of the station building. The KLIA Ekspres side platforms are accessed from the KL City Air Terminal (KL CAT) while the KLIA Transit island platform is accessed from the main Transit Concourse at Level 1. At KLIA T1 and T2, both KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit share the same island platform for both north-bound and south-bound trains.

At KLIA T1 station, KLIA Ekspres uses the same platform for Terminal 2- or city-bound trains. Displays are installed at the platform to indicate the travelling direction of the approaching train.

Extension

KLIA Ekspres train at Salak Tinggi depot.

A 2.14 km (1.33 mi) extension to the new terminal was completed in 2013. Commercial service began on 1 May 2014, when klia2 opened. Inter-terminal travel time from KLIA Main Terminal to the new terminal is 3 minutes with a fare of RM2.

Rolling stock

Model	Desiro ET 425 M Electric Multiple Unit CRRC Changchun Equator Electric Multiple Unit
Manufacturer	Siemens CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles
No. of trains	8 (Siemens Desiro) 2 (CRRC Changchun Equator)
No. of cars	2 propulsion cars 2 passenger cars
Dimensions	Length - 68.7 m (225 ft 4+3⁄4 in) Width - 2.84 m (9 ft 3+3⁄4 in) Height - 4.16 m (13 ft 7+3⁄4 in)
Weight	120 Metric Tonnes
Electrical System Voltage	25 kV 50 Hz AC
Acceleration	1 m/s2 (3.3 ft/s2)
Top Speed	200 km/h (124 mph)
Commercial Top Speed	160 km/h (99 mph)
Axle arrangement	Bo′(Bo)′(2)′(Bo)′Bo′
No. of passengers	156 seated
Tracks	Length - 57 km (35.4 mi) Gauge - 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

KLIA Ekspres first generation train, Siemens Desiro ET425M

Since the opening of the railway in 2002, the fleet consists of 12 4-car electric trainset from Siemens AG, Germany, on which 8 trainsets were allocated to KLIA Ekspres service. The trainset, named Siemens Desiro ET425M, has a top speed of 200 km/h with commercial speed of 160 km/h. This KLIA Ekspres trains has more seating than KLIA Transit trains for passenger comfort, and each train includes luggage racks beside the doors and overhead racks along the coach, along with Wi-Fi onboard. The trainset also includes VIP seatings for VIP service and toilets at the first car of the train. Luggage area for check-in flight luggages at KL City Air Terminal also included at the end cab on KL Sentral direction.

Second generation trainset, CRRC Changcun Equator EMU

To increase frequency of the line, eight new 4-car electric trainset were brought from CRRC Changchun, in which two trainsets were allocated on KLIA Ekspres service. The trainset, nicknamed Equator, has much difference from the first generation train, in which the train lacks of toilets and luggage areas. The trainsets were arrived in October 2016, with commercial operation started in March 2017.

History

Accidents

On 24 August 2010, Express Rail Link suffered their first reported accident, in which 3 passengers were injured. Two ERL trains collided at Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Of the trains involved one of them was about to depart at 9:45 pm for Kuala Lumpur International Airport while the other train, which was empty, rammed into its rear.

Suspension in 2020 to 2022

On 4 April 2020, due to the Malaysian movement control order, which resulted in a significant reduction in ridership, all ERL rail services were temporarily suspended. Limited ERL services recommenced on 4 May 2020 with KLIA Transit service patterns.

Service resumption

KLIA Ekspres service resumed on 3 January 2023. Since 1 August 2023, KLIA Ekspres trains operate at a frequency of 20 minutes on all days.

Operations

KLIA Ekspres operates between 05:00 and 00:00 daily. Trains depart every 20 minutes on all days, taking 30 minutes to travel between KL Sentral and KLIA Terminal 1, and another 3 minutes between KLIA Terminal 1 and KLIA Terminal 2.

During scheduled engineering works, KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit run as a combined service, stopping at all KLIA Transit stations.

Ticketing

KLIA Ekspres - KLIA 2.

Tickets can be purchased from the ticketing office, at the automated ticketing machines, from KLIA Ekspres website or via the KLIA Ekspres mobile app. A one-way trip between KL Sentral and the airport costs RM55.

There is no free travel between both KLIA terminals. Passengers travelling between both terminals via KLIA Ekspres require a valid ticket.

The validity of purchased tickets is as follows:

• Standard One-Way Ticket: 3 months
• Standard Two-Way Ticket:
  • First trip - 3 months
  • Second trip - 3 months after the first trip

Electronic Payment

Passengers holding AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay contactless cards and Touch 'n Go cards may pay directly at the fare gates without the need to purchase a separate ticket.

Touch 'n Go cards require a minimum balance of RM20.

Air travel facilities

As of 2024, check-in facilities at Kuala Lumpur Sentral station are available for Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia and Cathay Pacific passengers only.

This facility is not available to passengers travelling using a Touch 'n Go card.

Passenger service and amenities

Interior of a typical KLIA Ekspres train

Passengers with laptops and smartphones have access to a high-speed internet connection free of charge through WiFi on board all KLIA Ekspres trains as well as on the station platforms. The service is powered by Yes 4G of Yes Communications, a subsidiary of the YTL Corporation which holds a 50% share over the train service.

Connection to Subang Airport

As of August 2024, KL Sentral–Terminal Skypark Line services between KL Sentral and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport) remain suspended.

Ridership

KLIA Ekspres Ridership
Year	Ridership	Remarks
2023	1,440,773
2022	563,472
2021	53,434	Total lockdown
2020	388,949	COVID-19 pandemic
2019	2,156,302
2018	2,195,353
2017	2,275,650
2016	2,419,883
2015	3,470,710	Highest on record
2014	2,928,302
2013	2,063,419
2012	1,649,410
2011	1,581,476
2010	1,508,734
2009	1,419,827
2008	1,578,706
2007	1,780,384
2006	1,838,723
2005	1,604,404
2004	1,912,340
2003	1,697,574
2002	1,048,201	Operations began on 14 April 2002

On 19 September 2005, the company celebrated its 10 millionth passenger on the KLIA express. The 10 millionth passenger was Emylia Rosnaida who won a business class return trip to New York City from Kuala Lumpur.

The 20 millionth passenger milestone was achieved on 12 December 2007 by Mr Sockalingam, which won economy class ticket to Dubai.

Gallery

• 
  KL City Air Terminal
• 
  klia2 ERL station entrance at klia2
• 
  KLIA Exspres Siemens ET425M EMU Train at Bandar Tasik Selatan Station
• 
  KLIA Exspres CRRC Changchun Equator EMU Train at Bandar Tasik Selatan Station

See also

• Express Rail Link
  • KLIA Transit
• Public transport in Kuala Lumpur

External links

• KLIA Ekspres – official website
• KLIA Express - Fastest Airport Transfer in Kuala Lumpur