Now that the trains only go to /from Woodlands in Singapore it is somewhat easier to make the journey, at least south. That way the cost is in MYR, not SIN $$. There are a few tricks to get a deal going north in MYR, which is about one third the cost of SIN$$, but that is already out there.
More recent news however, from last week was that the day express was derailed, about one hour south of KL, with quite a few cars toppling over and major track damage. No one was killed although a few seriously hurt, but not necessarily major injuries.
Quite a large news article in the Strait Times in Singapore last week and photos, and the article below was in Channel News Asia.
"A train heading to Singapore derailed and overturned in Malaysia on Saturday [ 26 January 2103], causing six people to be injured.
Train service between Kuala Lumpur and Woodlands has been suspended until further notice.
The KL Ekspres train derailed just before reaching the Kempas train station in the afternoon.
The driver was believed to have sustained leg injuries and was trapped in the wreckage.
Local media reports also said that some passengers suffered minor injuries."
- CNA
A derailment would surely be a significant event for any old fartz!
