Gov’t will provide incentives for industry to use ECRL for cargo, move will also reduce trucks OTR – Loke

The government will provide incentives to companies to encourage the use of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) for cargo, when the mega rail project is completed in 2027.

This was revealed by transport minister Anthony Loke, who was answering a question in parliament yesterday about methods to reduce the number of heavy vehicles on the road during peak hours, and to reduce the accident rate.

The Seremban MP said that industries using the ECRL is one of the best ways to reduce the number of heavy vehicles on highways, which will potentially reduce congestion and the accident risk. “We see this (ECRL for goods) as a good alternative, especially for the heavy vehicle route to the East Coast. This policy (incentives) will be introduced when the ECRL is completed,” Loke said, reported by Bernama.

Last month, finance minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that the ECRL – which connects Kota Bharu to Port Klang, spanning four states – has reached 78.5% completion as of January 2025, and it is scheduled to begin operations from early 2027. More on the ECRL’s current status here.

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