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🚄 You Sure Know What’s Coming to Johor or Not? Once ETS from JB to Gemas Completed Confirm Change the Game!

  • Melvin
  • Apr 8
  • 2 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

🚦 The Wait is (Almost) Over!


Wah, finally got something exciting for Johor people to shout about! The long-awaited Electrified Train Service (ETS) from Johor Bahru (JB) to Gemas is moving fast. Construction and testing are progressing smoothly, and if nothing goes wrong, ETS service might start running in 2025.

No joke ah—this ETS upgrade is going to change the whole transport game for southern Malaysia. For so many years, people say JB like “cut off” from the rest of Malaysia when it comes to rail transport. Now? We going full speed ahead, literally.


Electrified Train Service (ETS) stop in the railway station
(ETS) Electrified Train Service in West Malaysia

💥 What’s So Special when ETS JB to Gemas is completed?


For those who still blur-blur, ETS is not the same old choo-choo KTM train. Here’s what makes it shiok:

  • Speed: Can go up to 140km/h. JB to KL can cut down to about 4 hours only!

  • Comfort: Air-cond, comfy seats, power plugs. Like flying on land.

  • Punctuality: Not like bus stuck in jam, train time mostly steady one.

  • Safety: Train accidents way less than highway ones. More peaceful ride.

And bonus: no need to drive 3–4 hours and reach KL with back pain.


📈 Economy Confirm Boom One

This ETS project not just for fun or travel—it’s a big deal for our economy, especially Johor:

  • Tourism boost: KL people, even tourists from Singapore, can come to JB or Desaru more easily. Eat seafood, shop, staycation… all pump money into local businesses.

  • Business travel easier: Faster KL-JB link means smoother meetings, deals, and collaborations between south and central Malaysia.

  • Property value: Near the ETS stations like JB Sentral, Segamat, Kluang, property sure go up one. Investors already eyeing those places.

  • Job opportunities: More transport = more jobs. From station workers to Grab drivers, confirm got ripple effect.


So if you’re in business, tourism, or property—you better take this seriously. It’s not just a train; it’s a new artery of growth.


🔮 What to Expect Next?

Right now, testing phase is ongoing. Trains already moving along some sections for trial runs. If all goes according to plan, by 2025 we can see official ETS from JB to Gemas operating. After that? Maybe JB direct to KL and even Penang—no need to transfer anymore. Whole Peninsula Malaysia will be better connected.


🏁 Final Thoughts

Johor always say want to rise up—this ETS is our chance. Not just transportation upgrade, this is about connecting people, boosting economy, and giving our state the upgrade we deserve.


So ah, if you’re planning for investment, business, or even just travelling—you better keep eye on this ETS from JB to Gemas.


Tag your kaki who still don’t know about this. Let them read and plan ahead lah.

 
 
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