KUANTAN: The construction of the Communication, Information, and Signalling (CIS) systems, often referred to as the brain and nervous system of the railway, at 15 East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) stations is expected to be completed by March next year.
Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said the stations are located in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang.
“The ECRL KotaSAS station is the first to successfully complete the CIS system installation.
“Work is ongoing at the Kota Baru station in Kelantan, as well as at other locations. Based on our experience at KotaSAS, it takes about 40 days to complete the installation of CIS components at a single station.
“The CIS system installation at all 15 stations in the east coast states is expected to be completed by the end of this year or by the first quarter of next year at the latest.
“The CIS system at KotaSAS will serve as the benchmark for implementation across the entire ECRL network,” he told reporters at the ECRL KotaSAS Station here today.
Darwis was speaking after the first article assessment ceremony, held to mark the successful installation of the CIS systems at the KotaSAS station, making it the first station along the ECRL alignment to complete the installation.
In his speech, Darwis said the ECRL’s engineering system comprises six key disciplines in train operations namely non-traction power supply, traction power supply, overhead catenary system, and the communication, signalling, and information systems.
“I can assure you that the installation and commissioning of these systems adhere to international standards and represent some of the most advanced technology in the rail industry.
“The CIS systems are crucial components of the ECRL and will play a pivotal role during its operational and maintenance phases.
“These systems not only power the trains and stations but also ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations from automatic train protection and traffic control to real-time passenger information,” he said.
Meanwhile, CCC-ECRL managing director Deng Bo described the CIS systems as the brain and nervous system of the railway.
“The KotaSAS station is the first to be equipped with these critical components.
“Today’s first-article assessment sets the benchmark for system installation at the remaining 20 ECRL stations, stretching from Kota Baru in Kelantan to Port Klang in Selangor,” he said.
The CIS system at the KotaSAS station is supported by four main technical rooms, each responsible for managing specific functions.
These include communication networks, data and surveillance systems, train movement control, cable connectivity, and lightning protection.
Also present were CCC-ECRL Section 14 head Li Qun and CCC-ECRL project director Kong Qi.
The ECRL project, which spans Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor, is scheduled to be completed by December next year and begin operations in January 2027.
Source: https://www.nst.com.my/