Maintenance, repair of 10 KTMB locomotives back on track after halt during pandemic, says Dr Wee


PETALING JAYA: Repair and maintenance work for Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) locomotives, which were put on hold during the pandemic, have resumed in the past few months, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The Transport Minister said that prior to the pandemic, CRRC Dalian alongside a local Malaysian company were tasked with conducting maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) work on 10 Class 29 diesel electric locomotives belonging to KTMB.

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