Call Malaysian Railways at 011 (+60) 3 2267 1200 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
Consider purchasing long-term tickets for trips to Bangkok and elsewhere. The adult fare for a 5-day trip is RM 35, while a 15-day trip costs RM 70. Travelers must use station offices for long-term reservations.
Reserve your seat at least 24 hours in advance. All seats on Malaysian Railways require reservations. There are no cancellations or changes within 24 hours of your trip.
Sink into the comfortable seats of Malaysian Railways' Premier Deluxe suites. Available on trips from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, these suites feature one or two comfortable beds. Book a Premier Deluxe suite for about RM 110 round-trip.
Sleep soundly in one of Malaysian Railways' sleeper cars. Sleeper cars are available for trips to Singapore, Tumpat and Butterworth Station. Fares range from approximately RM 85 to RM 100, including bedding and other amenities.
Enjoy Kuala Lumpur's Central station. The station's VIP lounge for first class travelers provides a comfortable place to wait for the train. Visitors can also visit the old British train station adjacent to the more modern Malaysian station.
Observe the strict etiquette of Malaysian Railways. Passengers cannot chew gum, eat, drink or bring foul-smelling packages. Penalties of up to RM 1,000 can be assessed for each of these offenses.
Prepare to pay a penalty for lost, misplaced or forged tickets. Charges can be assessed from RM 10 for economy class tickets to RM 30 for first-class tickets.
Heed the baggage limitations for Malaysian Railways. In Economy class, passengers can bring a maximum 25 kg of luggage. First class passengers are allowed 60 kg of luggage. No passenger is allowed to bring parcels over 25 kg. There is a RM 10 penalty assessed for a violation.
