Dear Readers,
KTMB Introduced New Product, Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) - Promising Perak Edition In Conjunction With The Celebration Of Visit Perak Year 2024
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| Boarding Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) Excursion Train - Promising Perak Edition From KL Sentral to Ipoh |
I was thrilled when I first heard about Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) Excursion Train, newly introduced product by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) and this time around, I am boarding the Promising Perak edition to explore Ipoh, Perak for 2D1N on the 7 & 8 September 2024.
The Promising Perak edition is launched in conjunction with the celebration of Visit Perak Year 2024 and part of the initiative from RTSM campaigns that was launched in May this year, with the aim to promote KTMB as the main driver to the Rail Tourism industry in Malaysia.
This is also a preparation done by KTMB to boost and hype up the tourism industry for the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026.
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| Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) - Part of The Initiative To Boost Tourism Industry By KTMB |
The launch ceremony was completed by Suhaimi Yaacob, KTMB Chief Corporate Officer together with Cik Nurmalis Musa, Tourism Perak Chief Executive Officer at KL Sentral Station before the departure.
For your information, the train schedule for Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) - Promising Perak Edition has been scheduled on
From KL Sentral To Taiping (Saturday)
- 7 September 2024, 5 October 2024, 26 October 2024, 9 November 2024
From Taiping To KL Sentral (Sunday)
- 8 September 2024, 6 October 2024, 27 October 2024, 10 November 2024
Along the journey, the train will make several stops before reaching the final destination at Taiping; Batu Gajah, Ipoh, Kuala Kangsar, and Taiping. The train will be departing at 8.15 AM from KL Sentral Station and will be arriving at Taiping Station at 1.23 PM.
- KL Sentral Station (8.15 AM) >> Batu Gajah Station (11.33 AM) >> Ipoh Station (12.00 PM) >> Kuala Kangsar Station (12.59 PM) >> Taiping Station (1.23 PM)
The return trip from Taiping Station to KL Station will take place on the next day, Sunday with the following schedule.
- Taiping Station (2.15 PM) >> Kuala Kangsar Station (2.39 PM) >> Ipoh Station (3.50 PM) >> Batu Gajah Station (4.05 PM) >> KL Sentral Station (7.20 PM)
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| Introductory Session After The Launch Ceremony - Tourism Perak |
The specialty of this Excursion Train is that you can enjoy the experience of riding a conventional train that is powered by diesel locomotives that are no longer used on the Northern route.
The best part is the train is equipped with Chillax coach, Cafe Coach on top of the offered seated coaches. There will be a total of 36 seated First Class Coach with ticket priced at only RM 71 one-way while 240 seats for Second Class Coach with ticket priced at RM 51 one-way.
For the Chillax coach, there will be no seat provided but a comfortable bean bag is provided just perfect to chill along the way. During this trip, it was indeed a great privilege to have a special appearance by Aizat Hamdan as the main singer to the theme song, Railway To See Malaysia.
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| Aizat Hamdan Performed Several Songs Including Railway To See Malaysia, The Official Song For This Product At Chillax Coach |
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| Chillax Coach To Chill And Enjoy The Trip On Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) Excursion Train |
The Excursion Train concept was introduced to promote KTMB as the main transportation mode for tourism in Malaysia which is to target more domestic travel for the local, Asian and International tourists using the KTMB train services.
Through this campaign, KTMB aims to increase the number of train passengers of 5% in total or 1.25 million passengers within a year starting from the period this campaign is launched.
For me, this trip is really convenient and just perfect for a short escape over the weekend from the bustling city for a domestic trip. I can skip the hassle of driving across the state but just sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.
Through effective promotions, attractive packages, and beautiful scenery along the train route, we are confident of offering a different experience for tourists and thus to increase local economic income. said Suhaimi Yaacob, KTMB Chief Corporate Officer.
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| Arrival At Ipoh Station And Ready To Explore Ipoh During This 2D1N Trip |
2D1N Trip To Ipoh, Perak With RTSM Excursion Train By KTMB
Let me summarize some of the itinerary that you can plan for your 2D1N trip here at Ipoh, Perak when you take the Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) Excursion Train.
Our mode of transportation during the trip was using the Perak Hop On Hop Off (Perak HOHO) by Perak Transit Berhad that will cruise through 8 exhilarating stops in Ipoh.
However, this Perak HOHO Bus regular weekend trip has ended their service, and is only open for private bus charters by renting the bus starting from RM 250/hour that are perfect for private trips, wedding photoshoot, birthday party, and more! *Terms and Conditions Apply*.
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| Travel Around Ipoh Perak With Perak HOHO |
Perak Transit Berhad - Perak HOHO Bus
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| Safety Briefing By Tasik Cermin Ipoh Representative Before Entering The Site |
Our first official stop is the Tasik Cermin Ipoh that offers an amazing adventure to discover the hidden beauty of Mirror Lake and experience the tranquility of nature in the heart of Ipoh.
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| Tasik Cermin Ipoh That Named As One Of The Geoparks by Perak State Government of Malaysia |
The park is open daily including public holidays and some of the attractions here including Miner's tunnel that was excavated by Hakka Chinese miners back in 1900s, boat tour at Mirror Lake, Monkey Swing Playground, Snake Mouth Cave, and more.
- Opening Hours
- 9.00 AM - 6.00 PM (Open Daily including Public Holiday)
- Boat Tour Operating Hours
- 9.30 AM - 5.30 PM
- Entrance Ticket
- MyKad Holder (RM 4)
- Non-MyKad Holder (RM 12)
- Kids Below 90 cm and Disabled People (OKU) (FOC)
For more information about Tasik Cermin, you can visit their official website and social media platforms for the details.
Tasik Cermin Ipoh
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| One Of The Must-Visit Attractions Here in Ipoh, Perak - Tasik Cermin Ipoh |
We had our lunch at Kin Loong Valley Chang Jiang White Coffee with an amazing interior for an Insta-worthy photoshoot, admirable view of the limestone hill and great variety of food and beverage choice just perfect to refuel before continuing the journey.
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| Lunch At Kin Loong Valley Chang Jiang White Coffee, Tasik Cermin Ipoh |
Our next stop is the first-ever Hard Rock Cafe Ipoh in Ipoh located in Palo 101 Ipoh. If you are a fan of Hard Rock Cafe and Rockshop, this is the perfect stop to enjoy dining here and grab your souvenirs to top up your Hard Rock collections.
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| Media Tour Stop At Hard Rock Cafe Ipoh | Rockshop Ipoh |
The journey continues to one of the most iconic tourist attraction spots here in Ipoh, Concubine Lane that is packed with a collection of touristy eateries, souvenir stores and historic sites.
We also visited the OLDTOWN White Coffee at Heritage Centre (Earthcare Cafe) to enjoy our hi-tea break before check-in at the hotel. One of the main highlights of this cafe is the farm-to-table concept that introduces a unique menu that is different from other OLDTOWN White Coffee.
You can find out more here at OLDTOWN White Coffee's Official Website.
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| OLDTOWN White Coffee @ Heritage Centre - One Of The Key Attractions For Visit Perak Year 2024 |
Our day tour for Day 1 is completed and we proceed with the check-in to freshen up after long-day since morning. We will be staying at Cititel Express Ipoh that is strategically located in the heart of Ipoh with attractions, food spots and heritage trails just a stone's throw away within our reach.
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| Cititel Express Ipoh - Comfortable Room With Complete Amenities For Perfect Stay |
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| Ensuite Bathroom For Convenient And Spaciously Clean |
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| Special Highlight For Their Food and Dining Ambience With Views |
For booking purposes, you can visit Cititel Express Ipoh's Official Website.
Our night was filled with excitement as we visited Lost World Of Tambun where it is the wonderful destination to wind down at Lost World Hot Springs & Spa for total relaxation in pools of natural hot spring waters.
Not only that, you can also explore the night comes alive activities here; the Luminous Forest, Lost World Petting Zoo by Night, Ipoh Street, Tarantula Alley and many more.
You can find out more about Lost World Of Tambun on their official website here.
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| Lost World Of Tambun - More Than Just A Theme Park, It's A Destination Here In Ipoh, Perak |
For Day 2 before heading to the train station to board the 3.50 PM train at Ipoh station bound for KL Sentral, we visited Escape Ipoh for an adrenaline rush session to explore the exciting rides and games that were hosted in a natural environment.
Some of the highlights here include Jumping Jack, Monkey Business, Slingshot, Tubby Racer, and many more.
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| Preparation For Monkey Business With Several Difficulty Levels |
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| Done With The Amazing Tubby Racer At Escape Ipoh |
For more information about Escape Ipoh, you can visit their official website here.
This is cool, isn't it? I had a wonderful trip while traveling with the Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) Excursion Train - Promising Perak Edition and I believe there are more than we can do on top of the one that I listed above.
If you are interested in planning for your next trip with RTSM, you can purchase the tickets through KTMB Mobile (KITS), KTMB Website, or ticketing kiosk machine.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)
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| Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) Excursion Promising Perak Edition Trip |
About KTMB
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is a national transport service operator with a rail network of 1,655 KM covering 92 stations and 75 stops throughout Peninsular Malaysia.
KTMB provides passenger service (ETS, KTM Intercity, and KTM Komuter) and goods (KTM Kargo).
Signing Off For Now And Take Care Till We e-Meet Again On My Next Post.
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