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.
马来西亚将与中国达成价值107亿马币的租赁协议，为马来西亚国铁（KTMB）采购新的客运火车，交通部长安东尼·罗克今天宣布。
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.
该协议涵盖2024年至2027年，将收购62列新火车队，成本将在30年的租赁期内分期支付。罗克表示，确切成本将在与中国政府的谈判结束后确定。租赁安排还将包括火车供应商提供的维护、修理和运营服务。
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%的客运列车都是由中国中车制造的。罗克解释说，这项新交易旨在加快采购速度和提高轨道利用率，解决由于可用性和可靠性问题而导致的迫切需求升级问题。
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.
租赁协议有望显著改善当地的列车服务，这对于马来西亚的公共交通基础设施至关重要。政府的举动反映了其致力于现代化铁路网络和改善乘客体验。