How long does it take to travel from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur via the Kuala Lumpur Singapore high-speed rail HSR line?

90 minutes
The service was projected to run 10 car-long trains – with the capacity for up to 100 passengers per car – at average speeds of 300 km/h, which would bring the rail travel time between KL and Singapore down to 90 minutes, excluding clearance at customs, immigration and quarantine.

Which company is involved in HSR project?

The companies involved are Clifford Capital Pte Ltd, DBS, Sembcorp Design and Construction Pte Ltd, SMRT International Pte Ltd, Surbana Jurong Pte Ltd and Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd.

How do I get from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore?

An inexpensive and efficient way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is by bus. The ride typically takes between five and six hours, depending on traffic and processing time at the border.

Why Malaysia stop HSR?

The original HSR project was officially terminated in January 2021, after both countries failed to reach an agreement on changes proposed by Malaysia by the deadline of Dec 31, 2020. Malaysia later paid more than S$102 million in compensation to Singapore as a result.

Why was HSR cancelled?

The HSR project was cancelled after the two countries were unable to reach an agreement on the changes proposed by Malaysia. The 350km rail link would have shortened the travelling time between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to 90 minutes, compared with the four-hour journey on road.

Which month is best for Kuala Lumpur?

The climate in Kuala Lumpur is quite humid overall, and one must always be ready for rains at any time of the year. Therefore, the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur is from May to July or December to February.

What is HSR?

Health and safety representatives, commonly referred to as HSRs, are workers who are elected to represent the health and safety interests of their work group.

What is the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project?

The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR was a strategic project between the Governments of Malaysia and Singapore. The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR would have operated with both domestic Malaysia services and international cross-border services.

How long is the HSR line from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore?

The HSR line is 350 km long, and is expected to reduce travel time between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to 90 minutes. It will also stop at several Malaysian cities such as Malacca and Seremban as it travels along the west coast of West Malaysia.

Is HSR from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru a viable option?

The domestic HSR was claimed to be essential for enhacing connection between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, despite being criticised as less feasible and viable by the opposition. The line was to be about 350 km and the travel time would have been 90 minutes.

Would the HSR have been a better option for Singapore?

Walter Theseira, an associate professor of economics at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, said the HSR would have provided a “superior” transport link between the two cities as it would likely be a more reliable and environmentally friendly option than the current air links.