6/12/2014 KTM KM671 Kluang Station

Fellow hardcore trainspotters from around the nation gather in Kluang for this 2014's last trainspotting session organised by the Malayan Railway Fan Club. Big thanks the club committee obtaining a permission letter, and thanks also to the Station Master on duty for allowing us to take photos :D
0:00 Rakyat Express 2
1:18 Senandung Timuran Express 27
2:25 ER2 depart
4:41 Sinaran Selatan Express 13
7:49 Tasek Cement Liner 347
11:25 Container Feeder Train 162
14:39 Sinaran Selatan Express 12
16:58 Rakyat Express 1

[@nasirramli8658]

Kepada saudara Daniel Qihuai Ng.. Setinggi tinggi ucapan terima kasih diatas penerbitan VIDEO ini.. Penuh dengan PANORAMA yang indah2 belaka serta berbagai Locomotive kesayangan saya yang Kuat dan Perkasa.. Syabas.. Semoga KTM terus maju seiring pembangunan negara yang pesat dan BERTEKNOLOGI TINGGI.. Emmmm.. Saya sayangkan kamu !

[@linweixiang6186]

Kaki oohh... kikokikokikoo.. locomotive Forever!!!!!

[@abdulmanafmohameddaud1326]

Teringat masa 1986...Lepak masa tunggu local train kt Kuala Lipis...Postmaater dia best.. Pasang lagu dan ada speaker besar dan ada amplifier...Layan..Sekarang dah tinggal kenangan..

[@rogerevans936]

Thanks. I'll try it out sometime next year. I like the 26 and 29 classes. Big units for a metre gauge system

[@fauzirahim]

Thanks Daniel for these videos. I have interest in trains since I was kid. Currently I'm studying in Germany and have seen how the transportation system here works. Watching your videos and read the description about the trains (like arriving late 1 hour) made me so sad as we actually can make it better. 1 minute delay here in Germany is unacceptable. And how we Malaysians can stand to deal with 1 hour delay. Thank you very much as your videos have made me so enthusiastic to go back in Malaysia, to improvise the system we have. Hopefully, one day. :)

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

Actually, compared to those years before, KTMB is improving on their timing... I remember those days when every train service was delayed for at least 15 minutes; no trains were on time. But now, there are actually trains that arrive early, which was unheard of a few years ago. The delays are partly caused by the single track system (Johor Bahru - Gemas - Tumpat for now), trains have to stop and give way to other trains. Also, the single track and the double track between Rawang - Kuala Lumpur - Seremban are getting worn out (and also using the older and a bit lighter rails), so those sectors have a lot of caution orders, drivers have to follow a certain speed limit (40km/h usually, 15km/h in severe cases) when passing through the worn out sections.

[@zaiman97]

Daniel Qihuai Ng But, the government promise to fix it before 2020 right?

[@fauzirahim]

Daniel Qihuai Ng well, I noticed that. I've been one of KTM intercity customers since 2009. Last summer I got the opportunity to travel with ktm intercity from KL to Gemas. and I was satisfied with the improvement, but I think KTM actually can do it better. and yup I know about the single rail track after Gemas station to the south. Frankly here in Germany most of the tracks are single. And I think what should be improvised is KTM should have their own train schedule. ( In Germany we called it Fahrplan). and they should do tests frequently on the timing. OMG you know what, I just cannot imagine how will it be when our public transport at its best. How much profit can be generated per year.

[@fauzirahim]

Zaiman Syahzmi Don't know about that but to be a developed country a good transportation is a compulsory. Seronok kan kalau travel naik ktm and semua benda on time? haha

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

Haha they do have the train schedules, but to actually follow it 100%, I'm afraid, is not possible due to the prevalent Malaysian culture of 'cincai-lah, janji sampai'... If they really followed it 100%, even trainspotting would be soooo much easier hahaha

[@linweixiang6186]

Setiap jumaat..saya mesti lepak kat station keretapi Kuala Lumpur..sebab nak tengok keretapi...seronok tidak tethingga

[@linweixiang6186]

I love the sound.............nostalgic

[@mohdyusuffsharif944]

Nostalgic coaches and loco.

[@azir351978bttm]

THANK YOU Daniel for always uploading these amazing KTMB videos !!!!! fyi , I'll be taking Ekspress Senandung Langkawi , Ekspress Sinaran Selatan and Ekspress Rakyat for my JB trip this 24th-27th Dec . A bit let down coz there are no sleeping coach anymore for Ekspress Sinaran Selatan .

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

Haha welcome :) Wow that's a hardcore trip! Enjoy! Better book your tickets early ;)

[@azir351978bttm]

Already did., via E-Ticket , a month earlier from my actual date , can you believe , KTMB open ticket sales on the internet about 10.30 am, already fully booked about 30 minutes top !!!!! especially for Ekspress Senandung Langkawi trip to KL Sentral .

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

WOW LOL sooo fast they sold out! They really need to restore more coaches back to service...

[@azir351978bttm]

Totally agree with you Daniel .

[@rogerevans936]

It looks a great spot. Plenty of vantage points. I imagine if I went there and hung around for the entire day then it would ultimately attract someone's attention.

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

Yeah it was a great spot. Sadly most of the station sidings are gone now, with the electrified double-tracking project underway....

[@rogerevans936]

Would there be an issue photographing there if a permission letter was not obtained ? Was it the amount of photographers that was the issue ? A lone railfan or just one or two would not need a letter ?

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

Technically you still need an official letter. But be low profile, discreet, safety-minded and don't film in the station master / the auxiliary police officer's sight and you will be fine :)

[@4fiq937]

Saya selalu balik kluang

[@Travelstar98]

So far I see, the coaches are getting longer

[@rogerevans936]

As I'm a regular visitor to Thailand, I was thinking of crossing the border at Padang Besar to photograph some KTM units. Would it be worth my while ? As in would I see one loco hauled train all day or several ? I believe there is a freight yard there. The EMUs don't do much for me, I would need to see loco hauled train s to make it worth while.

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

Yes, and the yard is very busy during weekdays. Usually there would be 4 to 5 freight trains per day to and from Butterworth. Just be careful with the Malaysian officers, they can be unfriendly towards trainspotters. Try to coincide your trip to Padang Besar with the Eastern & Oriental Express's journey through there, it makes the trip even more worthwhile. This was my trip there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWLbq5qin7ppmqM

[@hamiltonastan]

Is the level crossing zoomed from your distance part of kluang's main road that connects mersing and batu pahat (route 50)?

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

Yes it is :)

[@HBC101TVStudios]

1:55 was that Mr Cheong Hoong Zac, Secretary of MRFC?

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

No

[@HBC101TVStudios]

@@DanielQihuaiNg So he didn't joined the trainspotters' meetup in Kluang?

[@rogerevans936]

Ok last dumb question I promise ! Where would you recommend I go to get the greatest volume of trains on the line from Padang Besar to Butterworth ? I've googled some of the location s of your videos trying to work out which section sees the most traffic.

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

Sorry for the late reply... the section between Gurun & Bukit Mertajam junction will have the greatest volume of trains. You can expect to see container trains, CIMA cement, and PETRONAS trains.

[@rogerevans936]

Doesn't sound like KTM are overly accepting of railfaning in general. I only take stills not video but would it be wiser just to take my shots at a level crossing somewhere rather than a KTM station ?

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

For the single line section (Tumpat - JB), yes. Better yet, shoot with telephoto lens, you don't need to get into contact with the staff at all this way hahaha... For double-tracked sections, try find a pedestrian bridge to shoot from. :)

[@muhdnaimmion3347]

Blue tiger train...👍👍👍👍👍

[@AlongPahang96]

17:07 That teka meneka loko xD

[@azamaziz1437]

Blue train

[@rogerevans936]

So if you are merely trackside with a camera, and not on or near KTM property ,they will let u be ?

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

Yeah 😊

[@sssppp4011]

Apalah keretapi Malaysia ini pendek2 dan kontot2. Paling banyak pun 10 gerabak.. udahlah laluan nya di tengah2 ladang .. mana nak untung? Cuba tengok keretapi negara orang, panjang2 sampai 20 buah gerabak yang di tarik oleh kepala keretapi.. sepatutnya laluan baru komersial mesti di bina dan digunakan oleh KTM.. baru ada untung.

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/epO0dGCdmsqfbM0

[@sssppp4011]

@@DanielQihuaiNg .. Oh my God, May be only me gave comment and wrote in Malay here.. hahaha I hope that you Mr Daniel can speak and understand in bahasa Malayu too..

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

@@sssppp4011 aku org malaysia kot xkan x phm bm

[@sssppp4011]

@@DanielQihuaiNg .. hahaha.. iye ke? Mantap Daniel.