The Ministry of Transport (MoT) of Malaysia is preparing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Thailand to extend the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) into Thailand. The discussions are ongoing with Thai counterparts to finalise the alignment and cooperation framework.
Two factors will be assessed before moving to feasibility studies: Thailand’s commitment to developing supporting infrastructure on its side of the border, and whether the link should utilise ECRL tracks or Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) infrastructure. Site visits to Rantau Panjang KTMB station, the Sungai Golok bridge, and Kota Baru ECRL station were conducted with Thai officials to evaluate infrastructure conditions and potential costs.