Malaysia acquires 62 train sets through RM10.7bil leasing deal with China


PUTRAJAYA: Train services and railway coverage in Malaysia are set for a facelift with the leasing of 62 new passenger train sets from China by 2027, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

He said that the leasing is part of the first phase of a government-to-government (G2G) initiative and added that the estimated RM10.7bil cost will be covered in installments over a 30-year lease period.

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