Kereta Tanah Melayu (KTM) buatan PT Indutri Kereta Api (Persero) disambut baik oleh masyarakat Malaysia. Kereta ini beroperasi untuk rute JB Sentral dan Butterworth melalui Sentral Kuala Lumpur. Kereta made in Madiun ini dilaunching 5 Juli 2015 dan dilengkapi dengan berbagai fasilitas eksekutif seperti yang dikutip langsung pada berita berikut ini.
The new Superior Class Seat coaches by PT. Industri Kereta Api Indonesia (INKA) was launched on 6 July 2015. One rake is in operation for the Ekspres Rakyat between JB Sentral and Butterworth via Sentral Kuala Lumpur.
Each rake consists of 6 ASC (Air-conditioned Second Class), 1 ABC (Air-conditioned Buffet Coach) and 1 PGC (Power Generator Car).
The door to the platform is still operated manually, but the door leading to the seating cabin is now automated. Push the button at the side to open the door.
An air curtain is also installed at the entrance to the seating cabin.
Luggage racks to store bigger luggages are also available.
Walking across the gangway is also now easier with a flatter surface.
Inside the Superior Class cabin, or second class.
Reading lights are available for east seat.
Power sockets are also available at each pair of seats.
LED TVs are provided at the ends of each coach, providing entertainment as well as train and station information.
LED TVs are provided at the ends of each coach, providing entertainment as well as train and station information.
The interior of the buffet coach. Seats are now foldable for easier access to the window seat.
Power sockets are also available, 2 for each table of 4 passengers.
The buffet coach is also capable of cooking up fresh, hot meals on the go.
On the exterior, the INKA ASCs also sport a new livery…
… though I expect the end coaches to have a black top soon with YDM4s hauling them around every day.
The new PGCs are also quieter than usual, and it was not annoying loud like the older versions when I walked past it.
The tailboard signifying the end of the train.
The INKA ASCs are available on alternate rakes of the Ekspres Rakyat. They will also serve on the Tren Khas Aidilfitri between KL Sentral and Padang Besar on the 14, 15, 16, 19, 20 and 21 July 2015.