Embark on Malaysia’s classic long-distance overnight train journey: KTM Ekspres Rakyat Timuran 26up from JB Sentral to Tumpat! 🇲🇾🚆 Ride overnight through jungles, rural villages, and the dramatic Gua Musang limestone hills, before arriving at Tumpat, the edge of Peninsular Malaysia and right at Kelantan’s east coast. At the journey’s end, follow me for a short walk right to the actual South China Sea shoreline. Perfect guide for train fans and travellers planning the real East Coast rail experience!
The KTM Ekspres Rakyat Timuran is a long-distance overnight express train service in Peninsular Malaysia operated by KTM Berhad. This sleeper train service runs between JB Sentral in Johor Bahru and Tumpat in Kelantan, near the Thai border.
The KTM Ekspres Rakyat Timuran is known for traversing the scenic, rural landscapes along the East Coast Line, which is sometimes known as the Jungle Railway, passing through smaller towns and rural areas, on the way to Kelantan, which borders Thailand.
Passengers can enjoy views of lush jungles, mountains, rivers, and traditional villages along the route. The KTM Ekspres Rakyat Timuran offers a unique travel experience, and the last of its kind as Malaysia's last scheduled overnight sleeper train.
This video was recorded on 28-29 August 2025.
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