Ride: KTM ETS BUSINESS CLASS to Butterworth, Penang
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- We tried the new KTM ETS Business Class train to Butterworth, Penang recently. Starting the journey from KL Sentral, we were directed to the Business Class lounge which needs refurbishment to say the least. We do appreciate being able to board the train before everyone else directly from the Business Class lounge via an escalator.
After stopping briefly at the old Kuala Lumpur Station, we were provided a simple breakfast with juice. Around 11.15am, they served us a simple chicken rice lunch approximately a little over an hour prior to arriving at Butterworth Station.
The wifi throughout the journey was very unstable and unusable. Data for both Maxis and Digi were not great too but better especially traveling through big towns and cities. One thing we do appreciate is their in-train entertainment but I do hope they add more movies as the selection is small.
Overall the Business Class (RM86 adult / RM47 child) coach is very worth the upgrade from the Platinum Standard Seats (RM79 adult / RM44 child). In fact I feel it's a no brainer considering all the perks, food and superb service being rendered on the coach itself throughout the journey.
If you are looking for a more affordable train ride, then check out the Gold Standard seats (RM59 adult / RM34 child) instead but do note there is only 1 train at 5.30PM each day at the time of this video being published.
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Thanks for the introduction to the new ETS business seat ! As a Malaysian , im also very eager to see more contents about how awesome our country is , keep it up man !
Thanks buddy.. yes indeed that is one of my motivation of this channel. We have many to be thankful for and treasured. Appreciate the support man!
Good presentation, very informative and helpful. Thank you.
Thank you so so much for your words of encouragement
Awesome content bro. You definitely deserve more subscribers. Keep it up. That lunch looks good btw. Hope it tastes just as good. Presentation wise, looks better than most airlines offering. The lounge looks bad though. Needs upgrade ASAP.
Thanks so much John... much appreciate the words of encouragement and support.
KL Sentral Butterworth is 343km and fare is RM85 with travelling time of 4hrs 15mins. KL Sentral to JB Sentral is 327km...hope the fare to be around the same and the journey to be 4hrs. Economic sense.... to travel 343km in 4hrs for 2 person will cost RM170, compared to driving the petrol & toll might be only around RM100. Cheaper than flight, more expensive if you have more than 2 pax, but ultimately more comfort, safe and fast. Malaysia sure can move forward with ETS services.
Great input Frankie, totally agree with ya... thanks!
Can't wait to experience this soon. Thanks for your sharing ❤
Most welcome... have a safe journey!
I thought ets business class was gone on 30th Nov but then untill I watched this I'm gonna tell my mom to ride this train to SUNGAI petani with double trains cuz another ets was behind the ets
Yes you should Sham as I am sure your mom would enjoy the ride comfort and service. All moms deserve the best we can offer right?
Very informative and useful info… thank you guy and keep on
Most welcome buddy... love your TH-cam nick too :)
so incredible train and journey,,
i felt KTM service better than +62 train for similar class,, 😁😁
Agree with you there buddy :)
@@WanderEats in +62 similar class with ets business are priority, luxury and Imperial
watch my video, argo parahyangan premium economy class 😁
Buddy.nice info....
Most welcome Ferus.. happy travels!
Good video, I wonder was all the seats in business class facing one direction?
Hi there Hatta, good news is that all ETS Business Class seats are rotatable which allows for the layout of the seats to be flexible. The seats are also able to recline up to 45 degrees in case you are wondering :) Safe travels my friend!
Apart from the meals and interior design, I believe the crew should be as friendly as possible too, imho. I know they probably are tired but it improves their service. Service & body language. Eventhough it's one menu, just a "today we have nasi ayam, enjoy" and *smile* is okay. Idk just my two cents.
I totally agree and this goes to all types of scenarios as well where service comes to play. They really have to power to brighten up someone's day immensely.
The entertainment unit and meals are a few frills that I can do without to be honest, not even JR do it in their Shinkansen/Limited Express trains. What I wish is better interior design for the business class, perhaps something traditional themed rather then the generic modern design. Maybe KTM can even renamed the business class as bunga raya coach with stylized hibiscus symbol. The food, if better packaged, can be sold as our version of ekiben.
Now that said, I do hope KTM can replace the economy seats with rotating seats when they refurbish the ETS sets in the future. Having to scramble for front/rear facing seats when booking the ticket is annoying.
Great observations there Sam and agreed with you on the meals portion. We do appreciate the priority boarding though and the entertainment unit kept our kids busy the entire trip which was awesome.
Nice sharing thank you
Most welcome bro.. safe travels!
No need upgrade to so grand please upgrade the speed hope kl to Ipoh can within 1hr
That is a good request I must say :)
The kl to sg future can90min Ipoh to kl also can 60min
@@simonlam8362 Impossible to do that on metre-gauge, all HSR runs on standard gauge which demanded for entirely new line in Malaysia. Also there will be a lot of tunneling, elevated railways and low gradient slope in order for high speed train to retain speed, that will cost a bomb to national treasury not to mention it hasn't recover from Covid-19. In fact, ETS already declared as one of the fastest metre gauge train service in the world so unless Malaysia build a new railway line, ETS shall only stayed at 160 km/h.
Thanks for the wonderful video. May I know what seat# you chose during this travel.
Hi Catherine, sadly I can't recall the seat # after so long.. lol! I do recall picking the middle so we can have all 4 seats together as people tend to either pick the front or the back for easy access. If you are alone or just the 2 of you, then perhaps the front seat or back seat would be a good choice for access. Depending on the cabin car, one side will be closer to the restroom as well.
Thanks @@WanderEats
I want more privacy and was thinking if 1A is good 😁😁😁 since I travel alone.
Dah lama dah saya tak naik keretapi KTM. Harap dalam masa terdekat nanti saya boleh naik. Kat Kuching tak ada keretapi. 😐
Kan ada North Borneo Railway? :D
@@WanderEats Sabah ada keretapi. Sarawak tak ada.
@@selfreflection2117 ahhh tu di KK... ya betul
Takpa nanti tahun 2023 sarawak akan membuat laluan ART tapi bukan train ianya kurang lebih mcm bus tapi panjang banyak gerbong
Hi , i will travel with 4 people ( 2 kids) . This is my first time to try this, Is there any seats attached each other so that easily to access my my kids? I would prefer business class if there is.. Tq
From my earlier experience, yes you can. The Business Class Seats are in a 2+1 configuration featuring rotatable seats. So that means, you can get 4 seats front and back of each other and rotate 2 of the front seats backward in order for your family to face each other the entire trip. Have a fun and safe family trip buddy!
The livery suits the train
wow... never thought of that... I totally agree. Good eye for details and taste :)
Hello, my children accidentally use scanner code to scan my ets ticket, did it got expired????
Hi Firdaus, that should not void or activate the ticket. Just contact KTM if you need clarification.
How much does it cost to ride this train?
For the one we sat which is Business Class, it was RM86 adult / RM47 child. There's another option which is Platinum Standard Seats (RM79 adult / RM44 child) but the Business Class is so worth the upgrade in our opinion. Have a safe trip when you do go ya.
Is the ETS station near to bus station at Butterworth?
Yes Firdaus... very near and the walkway is covered most of the way I recall.
Including meal?
Hi Noor Syafila, betul tu. Worth upgrade kan?
Assalamualaikum, saya nak tanya Soalan noob sikit hehe, tentang ticket online ETS, kalau saya dah beli saya kene tunjuk ke? Sebab diorang kan ambik ticket kertas chop, jadi takkan diorang nak chop ticket di handphone.
Jika beli online, gunakan KTMB MobTicket dan bila nak check-in hari perlepasan, hanya perlu tunjuk kepada KTM crew. Ini guide dari KTMB website: www.ktmb.com.my/Mobticket.html
How long was the trip?
Hi Azri... the entire trip took 4hours 15mins which is pretty good
Are there warga mas or senior citizen pricing for business class ride. If so how much?
It's 50% discount from adult travel fare for the following:
● Children (4-12 years)
● Senior citizen (60 years and above)
● Government pensioner and wife
● Disabled Person (OKU)
6:43 ETS 212
ETS tu kepanjangan nya apa?
GOT WIFI PROVIDED?
THANKQ MAN just saw it, much appreaciated
Most welcome buddy.. have an enjoyable journey if you do take it :)
Can i book the ticket on line or at the counter
Hi Ahmad.. yes you can book online. You can give these options a try:
- www.ktmb.com.my/BookingJourney.html
- www.easybook.com/en-my/train/ktm
Ktm must approve at Waiting area..Xpecially cushion....improve soon..
Thanks for the feedback, yes even back when I recorded this video, the waiting area already needed refurbishing especially with the cushion on the seats as you mentioned.
Hope the Federal & Penang State Govt will consider building train (or MRT) link between Penang International Airport and Butterworth ETS Station. I would say the Transport Ministry is not so wise, with 2 bridges only for cars and no “Mass Rapid Transit”, it is no choice and still get stuck at traffic congestion. If the 3rd link is a tunnel without a railway, it would be 3rd time fooling of peoples on the Penang Island.
Hey Frankie... yes I totally agree with you on the LRT or MRT requirements and needs for Penang. There need to be better planning and integration between travel hubs and popular destinations. with perhaps feeder bus service for the added connectivity.
@@WanderEats Stop the political civil wars and start proper planning before it is falling too far behind Thailand & Indonesia in “Mass Rapid Transits” in the major cities.
Toilet utk bisnes class dekat koc B ke ?
Boleh share dengan class lain. Jalan terus ke belakang atau depan sahaja.
Does the meal come with the ticket?
Yes it comes with it for Business Class :)
@@WanderEats Wow that's really good value! I'm looking to go to Malaysia next year if the restrictions are relaxed.
May i know how to buy this business class ticket?? Thru counter or on9? Can you share sir..
I bought it online here - eticket.ktmb.com.my/eticket
But do note that if you plan to travel after 15th Oct 2020, you need to buy via their new e-ticketing system at - online.ktmb.com.my/
WanderEats I already install new apps.. but there no ticket for bisnes class.. only got platinum and gold... that y im confused.. btw tq for the link sir...
@@scorpiodoid2317 alamak... sorry I can't be of better help on this. Perhaps it's due to RMCO. I do encourage you to give their contact center a call though - 603 - 2267 1200
Is there amenity kit?
For the Business Class. KTM publishes the following:
"Passengers can enjoy a variety of new facilities such as: Free WiFi, Free In-Train Entertainment, Free Amenity Kit, Dedicated Charging Port & Reading Light, 45-degree Reclining Seat, Dedicated Steward & Stewardess & Specially Catered Meal."
@@WanderEats do they gave amenity kit to you?
@@yoyowhite02 - Hi Erda... I believe it's by request since they did not pass one to us during our trip.
What the price of business class
For the one we sat which is Business Class, it was RM86 adult / RM47 child from KL Sentral to Butterworth. There's another option which is Platinum Standard Seats (RM79 adult / RM44 child) but the Business Class is so worth the upgrade in our opinion. That being said, I am unsure at this time if KTM made any adjustments to the pricing. Have a safe trip when you do go ya.
@@WanderEats wow that is a pretty good price for a 2-1 business class. I think I paid about the same or probably even more for Bandung to Jogja train ticket in executive class which is in a 2-2 configs, "the luxury" 2-1 config premium class can cost upwards of $100. And the journey is 7 hours long for a distance of around 290ish km. I do however think that KAI in Indonesia has better attendant service, better ticket accessibility and better website/app. The stations are getting upgraded too, just need to catch up to the nice electrified, 160kmh speed 😂.
@@Raditram wow.. thanks for sharing buddy. I do wish I can experience that journey in Indonesia one day soon. Cheers!
Yummy food
Yes it surprised us too :)
这个ets红色的有economy的？？？
That I am not sure Jordan. You may need to contact KTM for this. KTM Call Center: +603 - 2267 1200
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Terima kasih Azman!