Cable theft causes major delays of KTMB train services


KUALA LUMPUR: The theft of cables for signalling and communication systems on three Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad's (KTMB) northern routes caused disruption and train delays of more than 60 minutes for both the Northern Komuter and Electric Train Services (ETS).

In a statement on Monday (June 9), KTMB said among the affected locations were the Tapah Road-Sungkai (KM250.5) route with approximately 200m of cable stolen, Kamunting-Bukit Merah-Bagan Serai (KM87.25) with 110m stolen and Simpang Ampat-Bukit Mertajam (KM15.5) with 40m affected.

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KTMB , Trains , Cable Theft

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