Kita Selangor Rail Line

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Kita Selangor Rail Line
Overview
Native nameJajaran Rel Kita Selangor
StatusProposed
Locale Selangor
Negeri Sembilan
Service
Type Commuter rail
Rail freight transport
Depot(s)Unknown
History
Planned openingTBD
Technical
Line length211 km (131 mi)
Track gauge TBD
Operating speed160 km/h

Kita Selangor Rail Line (Malay: Jajaran Rel Kita Selangor [1] ) is a proposed mixed-use rail network in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. [2] The planned rail line aims to improve rail connectivity across the state, especially within the northern and western regions of Selangor, and to complement the existing rail transport network in Greater Kuala Lumpur. [2] [3] [4] Construction is expected to be implemented in multiple phases over a ten-year span. [3] [5]

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History

Proposal

The proposal for the line was first outlined as part of the state government's long-term transport strategy and included in the Selangor Pakatan Harapan's election manifesto before the 2023 Selangor state election. [6] Early plans focused on providing a rail connection between Klang and northern Selangor districts such as Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam, areas which are not directly served by existing urban rail services. [2] [7] [8]

During the tabling of the 2024 Selangor State Budget, the project was formally announced under the name Kita Selangor Rail, with RM3 million allocated to conduct a feasibility study. [3] [9]

Review

In July 2025, the project was reported to be in the feasibility study stage. Tentatively, the project is to be divided into two phases; with the first spanning from Labu in Negeri Sembilan to Puncak Alam, while the second phase from Puncak Alam to Sabak Bernam. [6] The initial proposal had already been presented to the Ministry of Transport who welcomed the proposal.

Prasarana expressed its readiness to provide technical expertise for the project, citing its extensive experience in rail operations domestically and abroad. [10]

Overview

Route

According to the feasibility studies, the proposed rail line would have a total length of approximately 211 kilometres. The main alignment is planned to span Sabak Bernam in the northwest of Selangor, passing through Sepang, and extending southwards towards Negeri Sembilan. [9] Several spur lines have been proposed to connect strategic locations including Westport, Klang, Putra Heights, and Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) in Bestari Jaya. [9] The proposed rail line is expected to provide a direct connection to major industrial and transportation hubs such as the planned Selangor Aero Park, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Subang Airport, Port Klang and Carey Island. [3] [4] [11] [12]

The project is also intended to integrate with existing and future rail infrastructure, including a potential connection with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), to enhance inter-regional connectivity within Peninsular Malaysia. [8] [13] [14] [15]

Service

The Kita Selangor Rail Line is envisioned as a mixed-use rail line capable of carrying both passengers and freight. The trains are expected to significantly shorten travel times compared to road transport. State officials have indicated that the line could support logistics movements between ports, airports and industrial zones, in addition to daily commuter travel. [4] [13] [14]

The trains are planned to reach up to 160 km/h, hence potentially shortening travel from northernmost end of the line Sabak Bernam to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from two hours and 41 minutes (by car) to one hour and 42 minutes (by rail). [16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pembangunan Jajaran Rel Kita Selangor Masuk Fasa Teroka Strategi Pembiayaan - Amirudin". BERNAMA (in Malay). 2025-07-30. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  2. 1 2 3 "Plans for rail line from Klang to Kuala Selangor to be proposed". Business Today. 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Kita Selangor Rail Project Enters Strategic Financing And Investment Phase". Bernama. 2025-07-30.
  4. 1 2 3 "Amirudin moots Selangor rail project to boost aerospace development". New Straits Times. 2025.
  5. ↑ Noh, Norzamira Che (2025-02-19). "Jajaran Rel Selangor akan dibina secara berperingkat, dijangka ambil masa 10 tahun". Berita Harian. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  6. 1 2 "Kita Selangor Rail feasibility study underway, state assembly hears". Media Selangor. 2025-07-10. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  7. ↑ "Construction Of Rail Line Proposed For Klang – Sabak Bernam, Selangor Govt - BusinessToday". BusinessToday. 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  8. 1 2 "Selangor plans to connect its proposed rail line with ECRL". Business Today. 29 October 2024.
  9. 1 2 3 BERNAMA (2024-11-15). "Budget: Selangor Identifies Main Alignment For Kita Selangor Rail Project". BERNAMA. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  10. ↑ "Perkembangan pengoperasian LRT3 dimaklumkan sekitar Januari 2026". Astro Awani (in Malay). 2025-12-29. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  11. ↑ "Kita Selangor Rail Project Enters Strategic Financing And investment Phase". Bernama. 2025-07-30.
  12. ↑ Keadilan, Suara (2025-07-02). "MB: 'Kita Selangor Rail' bakal perkukuh jaringan rel Lembah Klang". Suara Keadilan. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  13. 1 2 "Proposed new rail line could transform northern Selangor towns". Business Today. 8 July 2024.
  14. 1 2 Priya, Sheila Sri (2025-02-20). "Selangor Kita Rail Line completion expected in 10 years". The Star. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  15. ↑ Clark, James (2025-02-20). "Selangor Rail Line: proposed railway along the North Selangor coast". futuresoutheastasia.com. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  16. ↑ "Selangor Rail Line to roll out in phases over 10 years, state assembly told". The Star. 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
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