‘Misleading’: Project owner says ECRL can’t be upgraded to 351kph
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The rail alignment and infrastructure of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) cannot be upgraded to support high-speed trains, as an expert from China had suggested.
“On that note, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) must emphasise that the ECRL remains a fast train for passengers only and cannot be upgraded or converted into a high-speed train under current engineering specifications and operating systems.
“Therefore, recent news reports citing a Chinese expert...
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