THE East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is expected to solve traffic congestion faced by road users especially those heading to the east coast during the festive season, once completed by the end of 2026.

Transport Minister Dr Wee Ka Siong said the project would also help reduce the travelling time between the east and west coasts of the peninsula, from more than seven hours to around four hours.

“...this project will help the people in the region,” he told reporters at the Aidilfitri open house of Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi in Saujana, Johor Baru, today.

The 665km rail network, which includes 59 tunnels, is estimated to cost RM50.27 billion and will traverse four states – Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor.

Meanwhile, Wee said the traffic situation on almost all major roads nationwide was under control despite the high volume of vehicles in most states. – Bernama, May 3, 2022.