To serve the wants of Malaysian cyclists eager to enterprise additional afield, Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) now supplies its Express Bicycle Coach (XBC) charter service. Intended for cyclists bringing their bicycles on tour, the charter coach brings cyclists to their desired vacation spot to start touring.
With a capability of 60 bicycles, the coach is tailored from a passenger companies coach with three such coaches presently obtainable. The bicycle coach with particular racks for bicycle storage is complemented by an Air-Conditioned Day/Night Second (ADNS) coach, or a sitting coach with a seating capability of 60 passengers relying on charter necessities.
KTMB CEO Mohd Rani Hisham Samsudin stated charter charges would rely upon the kind of coach required and journey distance, with inexpensive pricing. Additional particular companies coaches corresponding to leisure, convention, particular salon, sleeper and buffet coaches can be found for rental on request.
During the launch of the XBC service, 150 cyclists have been invited to experience to Tanjung Malim from Kuala Lumpur. The cyclists then took a 4 hour experience across the Behrang space earlier than returning.
