Bandar Tasik Selatan Integrated Terminal, Malaysia

The integrated terminal was open on mid 2011. Initially Bandar Tasik Selatan is group of 3 train station located nearby. But with the new bus station and several upgrading project, the integration is almost similar if not better than KL Sentral.

The facilities inside the bus station is superb and comparable with mid sized airport. There are separate gate for arrival and departure and the terminal is fully air-conditioned.

Since the integrated terminal is located on the south of the city, all south bound buses including to Singapore will be stationed here.

Connectivity is superb. The station is integrate with LRT, KTM Komuter and ERL.

Electric Train Services Seremban - KL - Ipoh

A picture inspired by Shinkansen with Mount Fuji background

I once wrote the article of high speed electric train first in 1997. But fortunately (or unfortunately), I've got the opportunity to ride the train.

The ETS services currently using Seremban - KL Sentral - Ipoh route. The promotional fair for KL Sentral - Ipoh is RM30. Will be raised to after March 2011. The price is higher than KTMB shuttle service (RM22 and RM12 for economy seat)

The ride is comfortable. The track was very smooth after you leave Rawang. At Perak area than the train start to speed up to the maximum 146km/h.

There is also a steward like Air Asia which serve you snacks and drinks.

Overall the ride is smooth and fast. From KL to Ipoh is less than 2 hours. Malaysian will be waiting when the services is extended nationwide.