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[PHOTOS] Ingenuity behind ECRL megaproject

Now almost half complete, it faces tough challenge with completion of Genting tunnel

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 12 Apr 2023 10:28PM

[PHOTOS] Ingenuity behind ECRL megaproject
Construction for the first East Coast Rail Link tunnel in Genting has begun, with approval to use a tunnel boring machine for the second tunnel obtained in November. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023

by Sairien Nafis

KUALA LUMPUR – A visit to the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Genting Tunnel construction site yesterday has shown the remarkable ingenuity behind the entire megaproject, which is now almost half complete.

At the site, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said development for the ECRL is currently 42.06% complete, in line with plans to complete works by December 2026.

However, the Seremban MP also highlighted that the ECRL project currently faces a tough challenge with the completion of the Genting ECRL tunnel, a 16.39km twin tunnel connecting Bukit Tinggi, Pahang with Gombak, Selangor.

So far, construction for the first tunnel in Genting has begun, with approval to use a tunnel boring machine for the second tunnel obtained in November.

Loke said the ECRL will likely be fully operational in early 2027 and would save travel times from Kota Baru to Gombak by three hours.

The Vibes photographer SAIRIEN NAFIS was on the ground during the visit to capture the progress of the ECRL. – The Vibes, April 12, 2023

Transport Minister Anthony Loke participates in a safety simulation exercise at the Genting ECRL tunnel construction site. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
Transport Minister Anthony Loke participates in a safety simulation exercise at the Genting ECRL tunnel construction site. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
A demonstration of safety processes in case of an emergency requiring evacuation at the Genting ECRL tunnel construction site. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
A demonstration of safety processes in case of an emergency requiring evacuation at the Genting ECRL tunnel construction site. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
The control centre of the Genting ECRL tunnel construction site. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
The control centre of the Genting ECRL tunnel construction site. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
A press staffer takes a photograph at the Genting ECRL tunnel construction site. China Communications Construction is the main contractor for the project. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
A press staffer takes a photograph at the Genting ECRL tunnel construction site. China Communications Construction is the main contractor for the project. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
Workers at the ECRL tunnel construction site in Genting. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
Workers at the ECRL tunnel construction site in Genting. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
The ECRL project currently faces a tough challenge with the completion of the Genting ECRL tunnel, a 16.39km twin tunnel connecting Bukit Tinggi, Pahang with Gombak, Selangor. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
The ECRL project currently faces a tough challenge with the completion of the Genting ECRL tunnel, a 16.39km twin tunnel connecting Bukit Tinggi, Pahang with Gombak, Selangor. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
Transport Minister Anthony Loke (centre) says development for the ECRL is currently 42.06% complete, in line with plans to complete works by December 2026. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
Transport Minister Anthony Loke (centre) says development for the ECRL is currently 42.06% complete, in line with plans to complete works by December 2026. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
Workers at the Genting tunnel construction site, where rails are being laid for the ECRL. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
Workers at the Genting tunnel construction site, where rails are being laid for the ECRL. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the ECRL will likely be fully operational in early 2027 and save travel times from Kota Baru to Gombak by three hours. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the ECRL will likely be fully operational in early 2027 and save travel times from Kota Baru to Gombak by three hours. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023

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