Kuala Lumpur: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is offering four special East Coast edition Ekspres Lambaian Aidilfitri train services to cater to the high demand from passengers returning home for Aidilfitri this year. Its group chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Rani Hisham Samsudin announced that a total of 312 tickets will be available for each journey, totaling 1,248 tickets.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the tickets include options for superior sleeper coaches and premier seating coaches to provide passengers with comfort and convenience. The special train also features a buffet coach offering a variety of meals and a chillax coach, an exclusive lounge area for a more comfortable journey.

The special train service will operate on March 28 and April 2, 2025, departing from KL Sentral at 11 pm and arriving in Tumpat at 3.53 pm. On March 29 and April 4, 2025, the train will depart from Tumpat at 10.45 pm and is expected to arrive at KL Sentral at 3.10 pm. The train will make stops at 16 stations, including Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kajang, Seremban, Pulau Sebang, Gemas, Bahau, Mentakab, Jerantut, Kuala Lipis, Gua Musang, Dabong, Kuala Krai, Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas, Wakaf Bharu, and Tumpat.

Tickets for the special train service will be priced between RM90 and RM95 for a one-way journey. Mohd Rani Hisham mentioned that tickets for KTMB services during the festive season can be purchased online via the KTM Mobile (KITS) app and the official website at www.ktmb.com.my. Additionally, tickets can also be bought from KTMB kiosks at selected stations.