Take A Walk Down Memory Lane With KTMB’s Traditional Concept Steam Train

According to Great Leisure’s managing director Datuk Dzulfadly Abdullah, guests may also be able to hold weddings on the train soon.

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Ever wondered what it would feel like to be a passenger on a steam engine train like the ones we can only see in movies now?

Well you may just be able to get on board soon, according to Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB).

According to reports by Bernama, KTMB corporate officer Mohamed Suhaimi Yaacob said the traditional transport will start operating in January next year.

According to Mohamed Suhaimi, this initiative is a collaboration between KTMB and Great Leisure Sdn Bhd and aims to attract both local and international crowds of tourists.

Speaking at a press conference after the signing ceremony of the railway service agreement between KTMB and Great Leisure, Bernama reported him as saying:

It promises a unique experience for passengers to enjoy the beauty of interesting tourist attractions along the railway line, especially on the forest route from Gemas, Negeri Sembilan to Tumpat, Kelantan.
KTMB corporate officer Mohamed Suhaimi Yaacob

For starters, the train service will cover Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth.

Great Leisure’s managing director, Datuk Dzulfadly Abdullah told the press:

The passenger seats will feature a design concept inspired by the country’s famed, entertainment legends such as Tan Sri P. Ramlee and Saloma.
Great Leisure’s managing director Datuk Dzulfadly Abdullah

According to Dzulfadly, the interior decoration of the passenger coaches are currently about 70% completed.

He also added that tourists will not only be able to use these train services for tourism purposes but also as a destination for weddings and other such events.

While the prices for these event packages have yet to be set, Dzulfadly said: