Working together with the Ministry of Transport, we fulfilled the Malaysian Government’s objective to reduce the heavy dependence on road transport through a railway that provides more efficient inter-city travel. The successful completion and operation of the EDTP have since provided a tremendous multiplier effect for Malaysia. The rail network yielded a positive impact on tourism in the northern region by increasing accessibility to major cities, commercial hubs for locals and foreigners, and a faster and more efficient cargo transportation mode to the Indo-China region.

Consisting of two tunnels, seven main stations and spanning 329 kilometres, the project involved laying two parallel electrified tracks linking the states of Perak, Kedah, Penang, and Perlis.

The double-track was designed to cater for electric trains that move at speeds between 140 - 160 kmph, drastically cutting down on the average travelling time by two thirds.

Aside from upgrading the original single track to two parallel tracks, the EDTP rail project scope included constructing new stations, various bridges, tunnels, land and marine viaducts, control centres, and a depot. We also completed the electrification of the tracks and signalling systems.

Since it began transporting passengers back in 2008, the line has handled more than 20 million passengers each year.