July 2022 - Singapore to Johor Baru and Kluang by train, Class 26 Blue Tiger plus EDTP progress

This is a bus and rail trip from Singapore to Johor Baru and Kluang. The locomotive used was the class 26, Blue Tiger which is sometimes driven by the Sultan of Johor. Here we're also able to see the progress of the EDTP, Electrified Double Tracking Project which should be completed next year. I also explain why the EDTP is important. We also take a quick look at the expanding town of Kluang.

[@sunardilbahadur2363]

Dear Don Gurugay, I'm much pleased on watching your video in English. I missed Kluang as I left Kluang long before in 1964 but, the memories always pleases me. I wish to make a small request that, if you happen to be in Kluang in near future, please take video on Jalan Mersing both side the moment you come from the station to the road. I look forward for your generosity with many thanks.

[@DonGurugay]

Glad you liked the video. Was hoping to go in January, will try and get some of Jalan Mersing. Have a nice day.

[@sunardilbahadur2363]

@@DonGurugay, Thank you for your kindness and I'll be waiting.

[@pedallingpebbles8405]

Used to travel from Singapura to Kluang in 3+ hours

[@DonGurugay]

Yes back then you had to waste some time clearing immigration and customs.

[@pedallingpebbles8405]

Thank you. A real transition.

[@DonGurugay]

You’re welcome, glad you liked it.

[@muhammadammaranuar]

Great video! It is interesting to see the vast difference of the southern railways before and during the double track project.

[@DonGurugay]

Thank you so much, appreciate that. Yes that's right, the difference before and during is quite great.

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

AWESOME CONTENT!!! It was a really nice video to watch~ thank you so much😸

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

😌😌😌 Really glad to see your hard work and effort for this excellent and splendid video

[@WafiyNF24alt]

Good trip, tq for visiting Kluang City cuz I live from Kluang Johor

[@DonGurugay]

Thank you. I always enjoy going to Kluang. Nice place.

[@WafiyNF24alt]

@@DonGurugay ouh

[@hemalathajayant]

I miss kluang. I was born and brought up in kluang. Seeing this video made me nostalgic and I am settled abroad him. Thanks Bro for posting this video

[@DonGurugay]

I’m so happy to hear that, you’re very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@mohdfauzigsan5511]

My Hometown🤗. 2 more years will be back to Kluang❤️

[@DonGurugay]

That's a nice hometown. By the time you go back, the trains will be running on the new double tracks.

[@mohdfauzigsan5511]

@@DonGurugay Yes & i can't wait...easy for me to go Shopping in Kuala Lumpur he he he no need to drive😊

[@DonGurugay]

@@mohdfauzigsan5511 , yes that's right, I think in future about 3 hours to KL?

[@mohdfauzigsan5511]

@@DonGurugay Yes Don👍

[@DonGurugay]

@@mohdfauzigsan5511 , thanks for watching by the way 🙂

[@SSxxx18]

Thanks for sharing !!!!!

[@DonGurugay]

You’re welcome

[@vernongoodey5096]

Excellent information as I’m planning another trip to Malaysia from UK and intend to Travel on the East side railway line

[@DonGurugay]

Thank you, wishing you a lovely trip.

[@alvinleong4445]

How much was the train ride to Kulang? To board the train at JB Sentral area?

[@DonGurugay]

The fare was Rm14 one way to Kluang from JB Sentral.

[@wht8349]

EDTP should be expanded to whole west Malaysia on existing railway including a East Coast lane instead of a new high speed train which is so costly. This would be the cheapest way to increase the capacity of train transportation in West Malaysia by many holds by cutting down enormous time wasted in waiting for the opposite train to passby. This train should include some cargo train and car carrier for passengers who can bring their car along to their destination so that they got a car to use in their destination.

[@DonGurugay]

Yes I totally agree. The problem with the new East Coast line is that it will be a broader gauge. So you can’t have interoperability. Your comment about the car on the train is not far fetched. If memory serves right this was done in the ‘60s/‘70s but was not continued.

[@wht8349]

@@DonGurugay It's a mistake to build the East Coast high speed train with broader gauge. But that's what Malaysia Gov't always do without proper planning and foresight. They made mistakes after mistakes but they thought they were so great! That's why Malaysia average gdp has fallen from no.2-3 in Asia since 1957 to current close to 20th in Asia falling behind many middle Eastern countries.

[@DonGurugay]

@@wht8349 Yes, it's a pity, the country has so much potential.

[@jflee9918]

The EDTP is currently connecting from Gemas to Padang Besar. I’m looking forward to the Johor part ☺️, hopefully can operate as per scheduled in 2023 ?

[@DonGurugay]

@@jflee9918 Yes so am I. Judging from what I’ve seen and what others have said, it looks very likely.

[@jflee9918]

We have a lot of famous food in kluang. Welcome to kluang and hope u enjoy your trip in kluang

[@DonGurugay]

Thanks, yes. I hope to spend more time on my next trip.

[@abj14833]

Hi, great video you got there...just wanted to ask you..which coach should you take facing forward towards the driver? And which seat should you pick facing the large windows? And does this apply to the back and fro journey? thank you in advance..

[@DonGurugay]

Thank you. For seat selection you could make a request at the time you buy the ticket to be forward facing. However bearing in mind half the seats face the front you’ve got a 50/50 chance. As for the windows if memory serves right I’d say almost all the windows are not in a bad position.

[@DonGurugay]

In other words all seats don’t have a problem. That applies whichever direction you’re heading.

[@abj14833]

Thank you so much for your swift reply 🙂 I usually buy my tickets online and it doesn't show the seats position and someone says some seats are facing front and some facing back, so I needed to be sure before someones gets a headache. 🤕

[@DonGurugay]

You’re welcome. Yes, I understand 😊 No fun facing the wrong direction.

[@ctchong1988]

Hi. How long is the train ride? What the safe accomodation that we can book for a one night trip?

[@DonGurugay]

Hi, the train ride from JB to Kluang took about 2 hours. I don't have a specific hotel in mind but there are a number of hotels within walking distance from the railway station.

[@ctchong1988]

Great thank you for the info

[@simplyme3306]

Hi would it be too rushed to visit the UK farm after taking the first train, and return to JB on the last train?

[@DonGurugay]

I think that would depend on the activities that you're taking part in. It sounds rushed. They have overnight stays by the way.

[@simplyme3306]

@@DonGurugay ya but we have booked JB Air b n b already..shall think about it. Would Desaru be a better day trip then? :D

[@DonGurugay]

@@simplyme3306 , Yes and I'm guessing you have arrangements for transport to Desaru?

[@simplyme3306]

@@DonGurugay nope...still looking at options😆😆😆already booked to stay in JB for a wk while our house is doing renovation. Desaru would be bus I suppose? Hmmm

[@DonGurugay]

@@simplyme3306 Ahh I see, so you don't have to go through the causeway since you're already in JB. Okay maybe rent a car in JB and then drive to UK farm?? Or you could take a bus from Larkin and go either Batu Pahat or Muar. Very rustic , off the beaten track and has a charm of their own.

[@jflee9918]

Nice video 👍🏻

[@DonGurugay]

Thank you 😊

[@hinchan7911]

Any idea what time is the earliest train going to Kluang? What time does your train leave for Kluang?

[@DonGurugay]

The earliest train leaves at 8:30 am. That was the train that I was on.

[@hinchan7911]

@@DonGurugay Thanks for the reply. Meaning I need to leave Singapore very early as I stay in the south eastern part of Singapore. I usually take the bus to Kluang in Larkin.

[@DonGurugay]

Yes, has to be early. I took the yellow bus from Queen Street terminus at 7am and reached JB Sentral at about 7:55.

[@hinchan7911]

@@DonGurugay Just to confirm. I heard from someone months ago that the JB train station was under renovation and passengers need to go to another nearby train station if they travel northwards. I reckon the renovation had been completed?

[@DonGurugay]

@@hinchan7911 Yes the tracks between JB and Kempas Baru had to be replaced and they re-opened the north bound line from 1st July. That's why you see my journey starts from Johor Baru.

[@lindaseah3001]

Can you mark for us which location will the future senai train station?

[@DonGurugay]

That's a bit difficult to pinpoint an exact location of the Senai station at this stage. It's basically between Kempas Baru and Kulai. This video gives a rough idea - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWOYZXyaq8pkopI Go to 04:51 onwards of that video.

[@hjajmain3330]

باگوس له اد كم دهن دعن كريتا أفي با ودري سيعافورا ككلواع جوهور

[@DonGurugay]

Sorry, don't understand . Can you translate that to English? Thank you.