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New Seremban Railway Station to handle 120,000 passengers daily
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New Seremban Railway Station to handle 120,000 passengers daily

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The new Seremban Railway Station is designed to accommodate up to 120,000 passengers daily, anticipating future public transport needs.
  • The station, to be named Seremban Sentral, will blend modern elements with Minangkabau-inspired architecture and green building concepts.
  • To mitigate future flooding, additional work will be done to construct a new drainage system to divert rainwater directly to Sungai Temiang.

The new Seremban Railway Station is poised to become a major transport hub, designed to handle an impressive capacity of up to 120,000 passengers per day. This forward-thinking design aims to meet the escalating demand for public transportation over the next 30 to 50 years.

This station is designed to accommodate up to 120,000 passengers per day in the future. When the double track project and the new station are completed, the frequency of commuter services and Electric Train Services (ETS) can be increased.

— Anthony Loke Siew FookExplaining the capacity and future service improvements of the new Seremban Railway Station.

While the initial capacity is estimated at around 30,000 passengers daily, the station's design incorporates future expansion with six platforms. Three platforms will be built in the first phase, with three more to be added as passenger numbers increase. This ensures the station can adapt to growing needs.

Set to be known as Seremban Sentral, the station will feature a modern aesthetic infused with Minangkabau architectural influences and a commitment to green building principles. It will also include new commercial spaces and dual entry points with drop-off zones at both the front and rear to ease traffic congestion. This dual-access system aims to provide more options for commuters and improve traffic flow around the station.

Our strategy is to encourage more Seremban residents to use the rail service for commuting to the Klang Valley.

— Anthony Loke Siew FookOutlining the goal of increasing public transport usage.

In light of recent flash floods, the Ministry of Transport will undertake additional work to construct a new drainage system. This system will divert rainwater directly to Sungai Temiang, a crucial measure to prevent the new station from experiencing flooding once it becomes operational.

Both routes will be equipped with drop-off areas, providing more options for users and reducing traffic congestion.

— Anthony Loke Siew FookDescribing the benefits of the dual-access system at the new station.

The Klang Valley Double Track Phase 2 (KVDT 2) project, which includes the new station, has surpassed the 55% completion mark. Despite initial delays caused by challenging groundwork such as piling and the relocation of underground cables and utilities in the operational station area, construction progress is expected to accelerate now that the most difficult phases are complete. This includes the installation of roofing, glass structures, and other finishing works.

This measure is important to ensure that the new station does not face flooding problems when it begins operations.

— Anthony Loke Siew FookHighlighting the necessity of the new drainage system.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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