Malaysia Secures RM10.7 Billion Train Deal With China For KTMB
Malaysia Secures RM10.7 Billion Train Deal With China For KTMB
Malaysia is set to embark on a substantial RM10.7 billion leasing deal with China to acquire new passenger trains for Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced today.
馬來西亞將與中國達成價值107億馬幣的租賃協議，爲馬來西亞國鐵（KTMB）採購新的客運火車，交通部長安東尼·羅克今天宣佈。
The agreement, spanning from 2024 to 2027, will see the acquisition of 62 new train sets. The cost will be covered in instalments over a 30-year lease period. Loke stated that the exact cost will be determined once negotiations with the Chinese government are finalised. The leasing arrangement will also include maintenance, repair, and operational services provided by the train suppliers.
該協議涵蓋2024年至2027年，將收購62列新火車隊，成本將在30年的租賃期內分期支付。羅克表示，確切成本將在與中國政府的談判結束後確定。租賃安排還將包括火車供應商提供的維護、修理和運營服務。
Currently, nearly 90 per cent of KTMB's passenger trains are manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC). Loke explained that this new deal aims to accelerate acquisition times and enhance track utilisation, addressing urgent needs for service upgrades due to issues with availability and reliability.
目前，KTMB近90%的客運列車都是由中國中車製造的。羅克解釋說，這項新交易旨在加快採購速度和提高軌道利用率，解決由於可用性和可靠性問題而導致的迫切需求升級問題。
The leasing deal is expected to significantly improve local train services, which are crucial for Malaysia's public transport infrastructure. The government's move reflects its commitment to modernising the rail network and improving passenger experience.
租賃協議有望顯著改善當地的列車服務，這對於馬來西亞的公共交通基礎設施至關重要。政府的舉動反映了其致力於現代化鐵路網絡和改善乘客體驗。