Project Overview - KL-SG HSR | MyHSR Corporation

KL-SG HSR

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Taking a look at Malaysia’s first High-Speed Rail.

2026

Commencement of the KL-SG HSR

The launch of the first high-speed rail between Malaysia and Singapore will cut down journey time between the two countries to only 90 minutes.

2017

Social Impact Assessment Contract Awarded

MyHSR Corp awarded the Social Impact Assessment contract to ERE Consulting Group Sdn. Bhd., following an open tender exercise which was launched in November 2017.

2017

Launch of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report

MyHSR Corp successfully launched the Environmental Impact Assessment ('EIA') Report for the KL-SG HSR, which covers various assessment including air quality, noise and vibration. The report will be available for public viewing from 27 December 2017 - 25 January 2018.

2017

Launch of Assets Company Tender

MyHSR Corp launched the Assets Company tender, which includes the responsibility of designing, building, financing and maintaining all rolling stock, as well as designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining all rail assets (e.g. trackwork, power, signalling and telecommunications) for the KL-SG HSR.

2017

Launch of Project Delivery Partner Tender

MyHSR Corp launched the tender to appoint the Project Delivery Partner for the KL-SG HSR. The appointed firm will be responsible to develop the detailed design for the infrastructure works including the station and the alignment structures within Malaysia and construct these works on budget and on time.

2017

Launch of Station Concept Designs

MyHSR Corp successfully unveiled its HSR station concept designs, inspired by Malaysia’s rich heritage and cultural diversity while embodying creativity and innovation, representing the country as a forward-looking nation and the HSR stations as catalysts for future development.

2017

Second Industry Briefing for the AssetsCo Tender

MyHSR Corp and the Land Transport Authority of Singapore jointly organised the second Industry Briefing to continue the market engagement for the KL-SG HSR project and provide further

information and details on the Assets Company (AssetsCo) tender.

2017

Industry Briefing for the AssetsCo Tender

MyHSR Corp and the Land Transport Authority of Singapore jointly organised an Industry Briefing to share key features of the KL-SG HSR project and indicative tender parameters and technical specifications in preparation of the AssetsCo Tender.

2017

Reference Design Consultant Contracts Awarded

MyHSR Corp awarded six Reference Design Consultant contracts for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail project to the Systra S.A., Jacobs Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd., Ranhill Consulting Sdn. Bhd., HSS Integrated Sdn. Bhd. And AECOM Perunding Sdn. Bhd.

2017

Appointment of the Joint Development Partners

MyHSR Corp of Malaysia and the Land Transport Authority of Singapore have jointly awarded the JDP contract for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail project to the consortium comprising WSP Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Mott MacDonald Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd.

2017

Appointment of the Ground Control Point Survey Works

MyHSR Corp has awarded the Ground Control Point (GCP) Survey Works to Jurukur Perunding Services Sdn Bhd and Teraju Ukur, following an open tender exercise which was launched in January 2017. The appointed consultants will be tasked with the installation of the GCP markers as well as the establishment of a common reference between the national and state grids.

2016

Signing of Bilateral Agreement

This agreement took place at the 2016 Leaders’ Retreat and formalises the technical, safety, security requirements, commercial, financing, procurement, regulatory framework as well as Customs, Immigration and Quarantine for the High-Speed Rail project.

2016

Appointment of the Technical Advisor

MyHSR Corp selected CH2M as its technical advisor for the KL-SG HSR. Together with its sub-consultant PwC, CH2M will support MyHSR Corp to develop the project, including working on the planning and design of the Malaysian section of the project and assisting with the project management aspects of the project.

2016

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding

The MoU will guide the development of a legally-binding bilateral agreement to be signed by both Governments towards the end of this year.

"YAB Dato' Sri Najib described that the KL-SG HSR project is a reflection of the future of Malaysia and Singapore."

2016

Introduction of the MyHSR Corporation Logo

MyHSR Corp unveiled its official corporate logo, which embodies the spirit of progress and innovation with the inspiration from the dynamic energy and motion of the high-speed rail. MyHSR Corp is envisioned to be a premier HSR developer committed to the highest level of integrity, innovation and excellence.

2015

Leaders' Retreat 2015

The Leaders announced that agreements have been reached on the dual co-located Customs, Immigration and Quarantine configuration, the frequency bands to be reserved for the HSR operations as well as locating the depot and stabling facilities in Malaysia. It was also indicated that the Singapore HSR terminus will be sited at Jurong East.

2014

Leaders' Retreat 2014

The Leaders noted the establishment and the good progress of the KL-SG HSR, which aims to facilitate seamless travel between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, enhance business linkages and bring the peoples of Malaysia and Singapore closer together. It will usher in a new era of growth and give both countries greater stakes in each other’s prosperity and success.

2013

Leaders' Retreat 2013

The Prime Ministers of Malaysia and Singapore announced the agreement to build a High-Speed Rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. A Joint Ministerial Committee was tasked to look into the details and modalities of the project.

2011 - 2012

Feasibility Study

SPAD conducted a feasibility study to look at the strategic, economic and technical aspects of the KL-SG HSR. This study took into consideration local conditions and needs, with input from all relevant stakeholders. The results of the study were then tested against international benchmarks and vetted by technical experts.

2010

Economic Transformation Programme

In 2010, the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) was launched with the objective of transforming Malaysia into a high-income nation by 2020. Under the Greater Kuala Lumpur/ Klang Valley National Key Economic Area, the KL-SG HSR was identified as one of the Entry Point Projects that aimed to improve the economic dynamism of Malaysia’s capital city as well as livability rankings relative to other global cities.

The KL-SG HSR Story

The KL-SG HSR Story

The KL-SG HSR Story
The idea of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail was initiated through the Economic Transformation Programme to transform Malaysia into a high-income nation. The KL-SG HSR is an alternative travel mode between two of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant and fast-growing economic engines.

The iconic project will include 7 stations in Malaysia – Bandar Malaysia, Sepang-Putrajaya, Seremban, Melaka, Muar, Batu Pahat and Iskandar Puteri, before reaching its last destination in Jurong East, Singapore.

The connectivity will enable businesses to be more productive and access a broader market place, while the public will enjoy an improved travel experience of shorter travel time (90 minutes from KL to Singapore) and a comfortable ride, through the HSR’s city centre to city centre connection along the corridor.

The KL-SG HSR is more than just a transportation project – it is an impetus towards socio-economic development in Kuala Lumpur and the intermediate cities along the HSR corridor, starting with economic clusters centred around each station. This will ultimately change how people live, work and travel entirely.

"The KL-SG HSR will dramatically improve the connectivity between Malaysia and Singapore by ushering in a new era of strong growth, prosperity and opportunities for both countries.”

- Dato' Sri Haji Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak,

Prime Minister of Malaysia

The KL-SG HSR At A Glance

~90 mins travel time

Door-to-door travel time between

Kuala Lumpur and Singapore

A FASTER WAY OF TRAVELLING

Save up to 40% of travel time compared to other modes of transportation

Operational speed of ~320km/h

Comparable to other HSR commercial services available in the world

8 STATIONS IN TOTAL

7 stations in Malaysia (Bandar Malaysia, Sepang-Putrajaya, Seremban, Melaka, Muar, Batu Pahat and Iskandar Puteri) and 1 in Singapore (Jurong East)

DOMESTIC, international and shuttle SERVICES

Express service from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, domestic service from Kuala Lumpur to Iskandar Puteri, and shuttle service from Iskandar Puteri in Malaysia to Jurong East in Singapore

3 CIQ Facilities

Co-located Customs, Immigration & Quarantine (CIQ) at Bandar Malaysia, Iskandar Puteri and Jurong East for a seamless travel experience

~350 km

Total distance of the KL-SG HSR alignment

End 2026

Estimated operation year for KL–SG HSR’s express service

Double-Track

The KL-SG HSR uses standard gauge track, which is also widely used by most high-speed rails around the world

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