The Kuala Lumpur–Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) was a planned railway from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Singapore via a high-speed rail line. This would be a new line on a different route to the current KL-Singapore railway.
The high-speed railway would travel at a speed of 320km/h over 350 kilometres, with a travel time of 90 minutes for the express service. There would also be a service stopping at six stations between Singapore and KL.
Kuala Lumpur–Singapore high-speed rail history
Plans for a high-speed line were proposed after the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997, and was revived in 2010. In 2013 the leaders of the two countries agreed to go ahead with the project. Planning continued for the project over the next few years, and by the end of 2106 a bilateral agreement for the development was formally signed by the two countries’ Prime Ministers.
Work was due to begin on the project in 2108, but then in May 2018 a new government was elected in Malaysia, sweeping out the party that had been in power since Malaysian independence in 1959. Within a month of the election, the new government announced it would cancel the project. It later backtracked and said the project would be postponed pending investigation of costs. The project was finally cancelled by Malaysia in January 2021.
An alternative to flying
There is perhaps no other city pair in the world that is more ideal for an international high-speed train service than Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
In 2018 Singapore – Kuala Lumpur became the world’s busiest international flight route. It’s only about 30 minutes of flying time, but time is lost by clearing immigration and getting to and from the airports.
For the train service, immigration proceedings of both countries’ would be done at the point of departure (similar to how Eurostar operates). That means you can walk straight off the train with your bags and onwards to local transport. For point-to-point travel the train would be faster than flying.
Stations
There will be eight stations in total, with seven in Malaysia and one in Singapore. The two terminal stations will be incorporated into urban redevelopment projects in each city. They will be new central business districts that plan to capitalise on their location near the terminals.
Kuala Lumpur
Location: Bandar Malaysia
The high-speed railway will be at a new station and not the current main train station (KL Sentral). Bandar Malaysia is at the site of the old airport and former air force base (Sungai Besi Airport). The site is close to the city centre, presenting an opportunity to design a terminal station around a new city, and integrate it with the new metro line. Read more about the Bandar Malaysia project.
Sepang-Putrajaya
Location: Kampung Abu Bakar Baginda
Seremban
Location: Labu
Seremban is the only station that intersects with a town on the KTM line. It’s not mentioned if there is an interchange or if the stations are in different parts of the city.
Ayer Keroh
Location: Ayer Keroh, Melaka
Melaka is one of the biggest tourism drawcards of Malaysia, but it doesn’t have a railway line. The station would be about 13km from the Melaka old town area, so shuttle buses timed with arriving trains would make an easy day trip from KL or Singapore.
Muar
Location: Bandar Universiti Pagoh
Batu Pahat
Location: Pura Kencana, Sri Gading
Iskandar Puteri
Location: Gerbang Nusajaya
Singapore
Location: Jurong East
Singapore used to have a central railway station, but that closed down in 2011 and the line was decommissioned.
The Singapore terminal will be in a new urban area in Jurong East. There is a plan to develop a second CDB here known as Jurong Lake District. If they get this right it might become a destination in its own right.
Jurong East is on the East-West MRT line, which connects the city centre to Changi Airport.
News Archive
2023
HSR revival promises catalytic developments for Malaysia, Singapore, says business council chairman – [14/09/23]
Recalibrating the high-speed rail for Malaysia’s future – [06/08/23]
KL-SG HSR Project: Malaysia to submit new proposal once initial decision is made, says Anwar – [04/08/23]
S’pore-KL high-speed rail: No new proposal from Malaysia yet, says Chee Hong Tat – [03/08/23]
Request for information period of Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high speed rail extended – [28/07/23]
Nearly 30 firms sign up to buy the RFI documents for Malaysia’s bullet train project – [28/07/23]
KL-Singapore high-speed rail briefing attracts hundreds of potential participants – [27/07/23]
100% privately-funded HSR not feasible, say transport experts – 23/07/23]
Plaintiff in HSR suit not aggrieved by project’s cancellation, says govt – [17/07/23]
“Solicitor-General Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh says Hatta Sanuri has no legal standing to bring the action.”
Syed Hamid Albar : Time for the KL-Singapore HSR is now, or risk being left behind – [17/07/23]
The KL-Singapore HSR project deserves our full support – [17/07/23]
If Singapore is keen on the HSR, let them build it – [15/07/23]
Is it necessary to revive HSR project, former works minister asks – [13/07/23]
“Former works minister Datuk Seri Mohd Zin Mohamed has raised questions about the proposal to revive the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project, which was terminated two years ago.”
KL-Singapore high speed rail project back on – [12/07/23]
HSR revival plan set in motion – [12/07/23]
“The government is planning to revive the high-speed rail (HSR) network between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (KL-SG HSR).”
Malaysia calls for fresh proposals for Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project – [11/07/23]
No decision yet on KL-Singapore High-Speed Rail project – [27/06/23]
“Putrajaya has not made a decision on the cancelled Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today.”
MyHSR Corp names ex-MP Fauzi Rahman as chairman – [26/06/23]
Malaysia’s on-off relationship with the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail – [05/06/23]
Vincent Tan’s Berjaya Group is keen to develop the KL-Singapore high-speed rail project – [17/05/23]
Malaysia and Singapore keen to revive KL-Singapore HSR project – [11/05/23]
Reviving KL-Singapore HSR via private investment is feasible, but plenty of hurdles to overcome: analysts – [17/04/23]
Zafrul: Malaysia open to reviving high-speed rail project to Singapore – [06/04/23]
Malaysia’s Anwar meets Xi, likely to seek China help for rail link – [31/03/23]
Hopes up for HSR seamless travel – [28/03/23]
“Several overtures have been received by the government from the private sector over its intent to build the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) using private financing, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.”
Malaysia open to Singapore high speed rail project if private sector driven – [08/03/23]
Malaysia keen on resuming high-speed rail project with Singapore – [08/03/23]
“Signaling that Malaysia is keen to revisit the high-speed railway project connecting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government says it is now open to all proposals from all companies.”
Two former Malaysia prime ministers to file defence in High-Speed Rail project lawsuit – [02/02/23]
Dr M, Muhyiddin named in suit over KL-Singapore HSR project – [31/01/23]
“Former prime ministers, Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Muhyiddin Yassin, have been named as defendants in a lawsuit over the cancellation of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project.”
Singapore FM: No discussion to revive HSR during 4-day visit to Malaysia – [18/01/23]
2022
Right time to revisit KL-Singapore HSR project – [13/12/22]
Commentary: Could Anwar’s government bring back Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project? – [08/12/22]
Probe PN govt’s ‘stupid’ decision to cancel KL-S’pore HSR, Loke told – [07/12/22]
Business groups mixed over revival of KL-Singapore HSR project – [17/09/22]
Singapore open to fresh proposals from Malaysia on discontinued High-Speed Rail project, says Lawrence Wong – [06/09/22]
Statement in response to media queries on Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail – [23/08/22]
“Singapore is willing to discuss any new proposal for a Kuala Lumpur – Singapore high-speed rail from Malaysia in good faith, starting from a clean slate. We await details of a new proposal from Malaysia.”
PM: Malaysia hopes to revive KL-Singapore HSR project – [22/08/22]
Najib defends HSR project, says Dr M more keen on flying car – [20/07/22]
Malaysia exploring ‘new ideas’ for terminated high-speed rail project with Singapore: Vivian – [19/05/22]
Talks on reviving HSR project slated for second quarter – [15/03/22]
Perikatan would support revival of HSR project, says Muhyiddin – [02/03/22]
2021
Muhyiddin says M’sia ‘doesn’t need to wait’ for S’pore to resume HSR project – [20/12/21]
M’sia does not need S’pore for HSR project – Muhyiddin – [19/12/21]
Explain PN’s ‘fishy’ decision to cancel HSR, govt told – [14/12/21]
Mahathir defends move to scrap KL-S’pore HSR – [08/12/21]
Dr Mahathir: Reviving HSR Singapore now a waste, unneeded due to short distance – [07/12/21]
Forum: Objective and purpose of a new HSR project should be clearly defined by both sides – [04/12/21]
PM to brief Cabinet on possible HSR revival – [02/12/21]
Not the right time for HSR project revival – [01/12/21]
M’sia has become ‘international laughing stock’ for proposing to revive HSR: Lim Guan Eng – [30/11/21]
Ridiculous to revive HSR after compensating Singapore RM320m, says ex-finance minister – [30/11/21]
Malaysia-Singapore HSR discussions should restart from scratch, says Johor MB – [30/11/21]
Malaysia suggests reviving discussions on terminated HSR project, Singapore open to fresh proposals: PM Lee – [29/11/21]
Singapore open to fresh HSR proposals from Malaysia, says Hsien Loong – [29/11/21]
Malaysia must revive HSR to keep pace with neighbours – [26/11/21]
Guan Eng questions BN’s Melaka manifesto promises, KL-Singapore HSR revival – [24/11/21]
No HSR if it only stops in Johor, says Melaka BN – [12/11/21]
“Melaka will not allow the High-Speed Rail (HSR) project to pass through the state if it only ends in Johor Bahru and not Singapore.”
High-Speed Rail to Singapore back on the table? UMNO leader demands visionary planning – [25/10/21]
Revive HSR project, don’t pay Singapore RM320mil, Guan Eng tells govt – [23/10/21]
KL-Johor Baru HSR route without Singapore not viable, says Umno leader – [23/10/21]
Guan Eng says HSR up to Johor not viable, defends Pakatan for pushing back earlier Singapore link – [23/10/21]
Bring back the HSR to boost property sales and the economy – [15/10/21]
“Major property developers are hoping for good news in Budget 2022 regarding developing the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) and other railway infrastructure projects.”
HSR revival a worthwhile idea, say experts – [30/09/21]
Najib suggests HSR project be given to EPF and PNB – [28/09/21]
“Calling for the revival of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak suggested that the Employees Provident Fund and Permodalan Nasional Bhd be given the task of undertaking the project.”
The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project – [08/06/21]
“WE refer to MyHSR Corp chairman Tan Sri Esa Mohamed’s letter on May 19 on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) Project (“HSR plans still on track”,…).”
HSR plans still on track towards more failures? – [21/05/21]
HSR plans still on track – [19/05/21]
“…the latest developments do not mean that Malaysia has abandoned the HSR concept. Indeed, the government is actively considering alternatives, including a purely domestic line. In this sense, the focus of the project has shifted to developing Malaysia’s Southern corridor.”
Why Malaysia’s plan for ‘Asia’s Eurostar’ went off the rails – [13/05/21]
“High-speed rail between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore fell prey to politics.”
Johor DAP vice chief demands Putrajaya explain RM320m compensation to Singapore for HSR cancellation – [31/03/21]
Malaysia pays $76.3 mln to Singapore for termination of high speed rail project – [29/03/21]
“Malaysia has paid S$102.8 million ($76.30 million) to Singapore for the termination of a high speed rail project between the two countries, they said in a joint statement on Monday.”
HSR Project might be revisited when economy is more stable – [25/01/21]
Malaysia to fork out RM2b for mega project termination – [19/01/21]
HSR project: Not the end of the line – [17/01/21]
Blessing in disguise – [16/01/21]
Cover Story: HSR, AssetsCo and the issue of sovereignty – [14/01/21]
Timely to study HSR contribution to economy – [12/01/21]
Termination of HSR in the best interest of the nation – [11/01/21]
Rethinking Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail – [11/01/21]
“The Entrepreneur Role Model could modernize regional transport and stimulate development.”
What derailed the Singapore-Malaysia high-speed link, and where now for neighbours’ troubled relationship? – [10/01/21]
Commentary: KL-Singapore HSR termination risks Malaysia falling behind on transport connectivity – [10/01/21]
“The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed rail may have been terminated. This isn’t the end of the line but a signal that better processes are needed, says Stewart Nixon.”
KL-S’pore HSR project – better the second time around? – [09/01/21]
Question of Malaysia’s sovereignty at heart of HSR termination – [09/01/21]
Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed-Rail project can wait, says Dr Mahathir – [07/01/21]
HSR case highlights rail issues in Malaysian govt – [07/01/21]
“At least 2 other train projects have faced govt intervention since PN took office.”
HSR: Why oppose joint AssetsCo if it can help grow local firms, Anwar asks – [07/01/21]
Terminated HSR project a missed opportunity to boost economic competitiveness for Singapore, KL: Experts – [06/01/21]
Minister: Old HSR model too costly, new proposal allows local firms to join – [05/01/21]
S’pore could not accept KL’s proposal to remove AssetsCo – [05/01/21]
“Ong Ye Kung sets out main issue that led to termination of KL-Singapore HSR project.”
Malaysia expects compensation for HSR project’s termination to be below S$270 million: Mustapa Mohamed – [05/01/21]
Perikatan has a civic duty to explain KL-Singapore HSR termination, says Johor Amanah Youth – [05/01/21]
Compensation amount for terminating HSR project cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality clause: Malaysian minister – [04/01/21]
LETTER | Cancelling the High Speed Rail project is the right move – [04/01/21]
KL-Singapore HSR project cancelled due to Covid-19 impact on economy, says minister – [04/01/21]
Malaysia’s high-speed rail project without Singapore stop is redundant: Transport experts – [02/011/21]
Najib criticises HSR cancellation, says S’pore involvement needed for sustainability – [01/01/21]
Johor DAP urges Putrajaya to propose replacement for HSR – [01/01/21]
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail terminated after both countries fail to reach agreement on M’sia’s proposed changes – [01/01/21]
“The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project has been terminated, after both countries failed to reach an agreement on changes proposed by Malaysia by the deadline of Dec 31.”
2020
Johor PKR leader slams Putrajaya after report that HSR will end at JB, with RM300m to be paid in compensation – [24/12/20]
Malaysia seeks HSR changes, including direct connection to KLIA – [08/12/20]
PM Lee, Muhyiddin discuss KL-Singapore High Speed Rail project ahead of Dec 31 deadline – [02/12/20]
Malaysia yet to finalise plans for KL-S’pore HSR project – [28/11/20]
Malaysia says remains in discussions with Singapore on high-speed rail – [27/11/20]
“Malaysia’s government on Friday said it is still negotiating with Singapore on the implementation of a high-speed rail link between the two neighbours, a little over a month before the deadline for a decision on Dec. 31.”
High Speed Rail project to go on without Singapore? – [25/11/20]
“The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project is expected to resume without Singapore’s participation, according to sources.”
HSR full speed ahead – [29/08/20]
MyHSR Corp calls for tenders to appoint consultants for KL-S’pore HSR – [26/08/20]
“MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyHSR Corp) is launching two tenders to procure the services of consultants to assist with regulatory submissions to the relevant authorities in relation to the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) project.”
New KL-Singapore high-speed rail station location for Melaka identified, says state exco – [22/07/20]
“According to Public Works, Transport, Public Amenities and Infrastructure Committee chairman, Datuk Roslan Ahmad, it will be located near the Green City, and between Mukim Durian Tunggal (an Alor Gajah sub-district) and Mukim Ayer Panas (a Jasin sub-district).”
High-speed railway will boost our growth – [07/06/20]
“A decision was taken to defer till the end of the year the high-speed rail (HSR) project linking Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor with Singapore. This will be the last extension for Malaysia and Singapore to finalise technicalities before the project’s launch.”
Singapore, Malaysia defer high speed rail project – [02/06/20]
“Singapore has agreed to Malaysia’s request for a seven-month extension to the High Speed Rail (HSR) project suspension, till year-end.”
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail project to be revived soon, says report – [18/05/20]
Govt urged to roll out three mega projects to spur post-Covid-19 economy – [20/04/20]
“Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff Mohd Kassim said the three multi-billion ringgit projects — the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) and National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (NFCP) — could spur the sleeping economy and repair the economic damage left behind by the pandemic.”
Construction in Malaysia threatened by PM’s resignation – [27/02/20]
“Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has resigned in a surprise move that threatens the ruling coalition, as well as major construction projects and the country’s 2020 GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth.”
Fitch unit sees KL-Singapore High Speed Rail back on track soon – [13/02/20]
“Malaysia and Singapore are likely to revive the suspended high-speed rail link between the two countries in the “short term”, Fitch Macro Solutions Research predicted.”
Japan awaits Malaysia’s decision on Shinkansen HSR proposal – [08/02/20]
“Japan is enthusiastically awaiting Malaysia’s response to the proposed Shinkansen high speed rail (HSR) project, connecting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. International High-Speed Rail Association chairman Masafumi Shukuri said that he expects a firmer decision to be made after certain specifications are finalised by May.”
KL-Singapore HSR should not cost more than RM30bil – [04/01/20]
2019
Mahathir says Malaysia on board for KL-Singapore HSR project, but mulling slower train speeds – [17/12/19]
MyHSR Corp appoints consultants for KL-Singapore HSR project – [28/06/19]
KL – Singapore high-speed review to be completed this year – [28/06/19]
“Malaysia High-Speed Rail Corporation (MyHSR) says it is on course to complete a review of proposed changes to the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore high-speed project by the end of the year after appointing consultants to carry out the evaluation.”
Consultants to optimise KL – Singapore high speed rail project – [10/05/19]
Malaysia gears up for restart of high-speed rail project – [10/05/19]
“The Malaysian government is seeking a consultant to help update the business case for a proposed high-speed rail link to Singapore in order to be ready for project preparations to resume next year.”
Malaysia to restart $34bn Kuala Lumpur development with Chinese partner – [23/04/19]
“The government of Malaysia has said it plans to resurrect Bandar Malaysia, the country’s biggest ever real estate development, which it terminated in May 2017 after a dispute with a consortium made up of Iskandar Waterfront Holdings (IWH) and China Railway Engineering Corp (CREC).”
Improve Malaysia’s existing rail system before building HSR to Singapore: Mahathirr – [16/04/19]
“Malaysia’s transport sector can do without the proposed High Speed Rail (HSR) connecting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore for now, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on April 16.”
2018
HSR deferred two years; Malaysia spared penalty payment to Singapore: Report – [03/09/18]
Malaysia should not drop the HSR project: Johor Crown Prince – [19/07/18]
‘BN govt didn’t reveal hidden costs of HSR project’ – [19/07/18]
“The previous Barisan Nasional government did not reveal the hidden costs of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said. Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat, Azmin said this could be seen in the actual cost of the project, which was RM110 billion, and not RM55 billion as announced by the BN administration.”
M’sia received offers to halve cost of HSR project – Guan Eng – [11/07/18]
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak arrested in corruption probe – [03/07/18]
Cheaper alternative to HSR feasible, but short-sighted: Experts – [19/06/18]
Report: KL-Singapore rail link could be RM50b cheaper – [18/06/18]
“Plans for a rail connection between Malaysia’s capital and the city-state of Singapore can still proceed without Putrajaya paying a penalty for calling off the High Speed Rail (HSR) project.”
HSR project postponed, not scrapped, Dr M tells Japanese media (updated) – [12/06/18]
“Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad seemed to have walked back from an earlier decision when he told a Japanese publication that the high-speed rail project had been merely postponed, not cancelled.”
Malaysia’s Cabinet agrees to scrap KL-Singapore high-speed rail, citing national debt: Mahathir – [31/05/18]
Singapore will be told of Malaysia’s wish to scrap high-speed rail: Mahathir – [30/05/18]
Prime Minister Najib Razak defeated as opposition claims victory in Malaysia – [10/05/18]
Japan offers facial recognition technology as part of bid for KL-Singapore HSR project – [07/05/18]
Singapore-Kuala Lumpur is world’s busiest international air route – [04/05/18]
‘Wasted opportunity’ if KL-Singapore high-speed rail is cancelled: MyHSR CEO – [03/05/18]
Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project to create 70,000 jobs – [03/05/18]
Construction for Singapore’s end of high-speed rail expected to start in 2019 – [16/04/18]
Two consortia selected for KL-Singapore high speed rail civil works – [05/04/18]
Malaysia approves key environmental report for high speed rail project – [04/04/18]
Malaysia-Singapore ties tested by high-speed rail contract – [15/01/18]
2017
Joint tender called for KL-Singapore High Speed Rail project – [20/12/17]
“Malaysia and Singapore called a joint tender on Wednesday (Dec 20) for the company that will design, build, finance and maintain the trains and rail assets of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR).”
Four high speed trains per hour for KL-SG HSR – [08/12/17]
High speed rail station concepts inspired by culture, people and identity – [24/10/17]
“Architectural design concepts for the stations on the Malaysian section of the future Kuala Lumpur – Singapore high speed line were unveiled at the MyStations – Transforming Malaysia event on October 17.”
Land acquisition has started for KL-Singapore High Speed Rail: Malaysian PM Najib – [17/10/17]
channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/pm-najib-unveils-concept-designs-for-kl-singapore-high-speed-9318050
PM Najib unveils concept designs for KL-Singapore High-Speed Rail stations – [17/10/17]
“Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Tuesday (Oct 17) unveiled the concept designs for the seven new stations along the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) in Malaysia.”
Developers lobby for KL-Singapore high-speed rail station in Forest City – [14/10/17]
“If Country Garden’s proposal is adopted, it will likely take the form of a spur line – or a short branch line – on the transit service in Malaysia, leaving the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur express route unaffected.”
Why are Chinese and Japanese firms eager to throw US$10.5 billion in Bandar Malaysia? – [10/08/17]
“Bandar Malaysia is seen as a crucial stepping stone to the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) link.”
KL-Singapore High-Speed Rail project land acquisition mechanics – [06/07/17]
Kuala Lumpur – Singapore design consultants appointed – [03/04/17]
“Promoter MyHSR Corp has selected a mix of international and domestic firms to work as Reference Design Consultants on the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore high speed line project, the company announced on April 3.”
Farrells unveils design for high-speed railway terminus in Singapore – [27/02/17]
SLA buys back Raffles Country Club site to make way for KL-Singapore High-Speed Rail – [04/01/17]
“THE Singapore Land Authority (SLA) on Wednesday gazetted the acquisition of the land occupied by the Raffles Country Club (RCC) along Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.”
2016
Kuala Lumpur – Singapore high speed rail agreement signed – [13/12/16]
“A bilateral agreement for the development of the 350 km Kuala Lumpur – Singapore high speed rail project was signed on December 13, when the two countries’ Prime Ministers took part in their annual retreat, which was this year was held at Putrajaya in Malaysia.”
Do Malaysia and Singapore really need a high-speed rail link? – [11/12/16]
“Tussle involving Japanese and Chinese firms puts high-speed rail contract under the microscope.”
China Railway Group plans “world’s largest underground city” in Kuala Lumpur – [27/10/16]
“The Kuala Lumpur terminal of the Singapore-to-Malaysia high speed rail line will be “the world’s largest underground city” and a “glittering gem on China’s rail corridor”, China Railway Group has said.”
Japan PM promotes Shinkansen ‘bullet’ train to Singapore – [28/09/16]
“Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe used a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart on Wednesday to promote Japan’s Shinkansen “bullet” train technology for use in a planned high-speed railway linking Singapore and Malaysia.”
Korea ready for Kuala Lumpur-Singapore railway project – [25/09/16]
Exact locations for six Malaysian stations on Singapore-KL high speed rail link yet to be decided – [19/08/16]
HSR to serve as a growth catalyst for Malacca – [22/07/16]
“The state government of Malacca expects the High-Speed Rail (HSR) service from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore to be a catalyst for growth for Ayer Keroh and other nearby areas.”
A bridge more likely than undersea tunnel: Experts – [21/07/16]
“In connecting Singapore and Malaysia, will the planned high-speed rail (HSR) run across a bridge spanning the Johor Strait, or will an undersea tunnel have to be built for it? The decision will be made jointly by the governments of both countries.”
Kuala Lumpur – Singapore high speed line to open in 2026 – [19/07/16]
China, Japan jostle for lead role in Singapore-KL rail project – [12/04/16]
“Malaysia and Singapore have yet to iron out major elements that will shape the multibillion-dollar high- speed rail project that will link the island state with Kuala Lumpur. But that has not deterred the governments of China and Japan from pressing their influence on the two South-east Asian neighbours to position their home-grown engineering concerns advantageously, ahead of an international tender to be called in the first quarter of next year.”
‘Underground city’ plan for KL township – [01/01/16]
“The developers plan to turn this corner of Kuala Lumpur into the capital city’s central transport hub that features the Malaysian terminus for the proposed high- speed rail between Singapore and Malaysia.”
2015
KL-S’pore high-speed rail won’t stop at Putrajaya – [27/12/15]
“High-speed rail (HSR) trains plying between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore will not stop at Putrajaya, MyHSR Corp – a unit under the Malaysian Ministry of Finance tasked with undertaking the project – has confirmed.”
French also keen on developing the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail project – TGV, anyone? – [26/05/15]
Jurong East to be terminus for Singapore-KL high-speed rail: 10 things about the new train line – [11/05/15]
Five ways the high-speed rail will change Singapore forever – [06/05/15]
“Jurong East: It will transform the sleepy hollow of the Jurong Lake District, which is about the size of Marina Bay. PM Lee says it will become the next commercial hub outside the CBD and the new terminal station is likely to be built there.”
Singapore, Malaysia push back deadline for fast rail link – [05/05/15]
“Singapore and Malaysia have decided to push back an initial deadline of 2020 for the completion of a high-speed rail link between the wealthy city state and Kuala Lumpur, their prime ministers said today, citing the complexity of the project.”
2014
Singapore-Kuala Lumpur distance ‘ideal for high-speed rail’ – [24/12/14]
“The estimated distance of 320km to 340km between Singapore and the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur is ideal for a high-speed rail, say experts.”
S. Korea keen on high-speed rail project – [26/11/14]
Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail to have seven stops in Malaysia – [22/10/14]
2013
Singapore-KL high-speed rail link back on the drawing board – [26/02/13]
“First proposed before 1997 crisis, new line that would whisk commuters back and forth in 90 minutes could open by 2020.”
HSR could decimate traffic on world’s third largest international route: Singapore-Kuala Lumpur – [19/02/13]
Kuala Lumpur – Singapore high speed railway agreement – [19/02/13]
“An agreement to build a high speed railway between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore is included in the joint statement issued by the Prime Ministers of Malaysia and Singapore following their annual retreat on February 19.”
2010
Transport operators all for high-speed rail link – [23/09/10]
“Major transport operators have expressed support for a renewed proposal to have a high-speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.”
Leave a Reply