A RapidKL train on an elevated line over the Kuala Lumpur skyline

About Us

Our Journey
in Malaysia

Overview

A Global
Leader in
Rail Transit

Bringing global rail expertise to Malaysia through technology transfer and localisation.

Established in 1936, CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. (CRRC ZELC) is a core subsidiary of CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC), the world’s largest rail transit equipment manufacturer with state-of-the-art technologies and a comprehensive rolling stock portfolio. Today, CRRC ZELC operates through a global network of 34 subsidiaries. Among them, Malaysia stands out as an important milestone in its globalisation journey, where technology transfer and localisation strategies have been successfully implemented.

  • Passengers waiting as a train passes a platform
  • Engineers walking a rolling stock assembly line

Key
milestones

CRRC ZELC’s journey in Malaysia began in 2010 with a landmark project to supply 38 sets of six-car EMUs (SCS) to Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), marking the beginning of a long-term partnership with the nation’s rail industry.

Over the years, this partnership has grown through successive rolling stock supply and maintenance service projects. Throughout this journey, CRRC ZELC has driven technology transfer and localisation, helping to build in-country manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.

  • 2010
  • 2011
  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2024
  • 2025
2010
  1. Secured a contract to supply 38 sets of six-car EMUs (SCS) to KTMB.

  1. 2010

    • Secured a contract to supply 38 sets of six-car EMUs (SCS) to KTMB.

  2. 2011

    • Established CRRC Kuala Lumpur Maintenance Sdn. Bhd. (CKM), a wholly owned subsidiary providing comprehensive MRO services.

    • Secured a two-year contract to provide Level 1 & 2 MRO services for the SCS fleet.

  3. 2012

    • Completed the delivery of 38 SCS trainsets and commenced operations.

    • Established CRRC Rolling Stock Center (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (CRM), a state-of-the-art rolling stock manufacturing and MRO complex in ASEAN, with an investment of approximately RM400 million.

    • Secured a contract to supply 20 six-car LRVs for the LRT Ampang Line in support of the line’s extension.

  4. 2013

    • Secured a contract to supply 10 sets of six-car ETS Intercity EMUs (ETS1) for the KTM West Coast Line.

  5. 2014

    • Secured an additional order of 30 six-car LRVs to replace the ageing LRT Ampang Line fleet, which entered service in 1996.

    • Established CKM Landas MRO Sdn. Bhd. (CKM Landas) as a joint venture with a local partner to further strengthen localisation and develop local capabilities in the railway MRO sector.

    • Secured a three-year contract extension to continue providing Level 1 & 2 MRO services for the SCS fleet.

  6. 2015

    • The first “Made in Malaysia” EMU (ETS1) was partially delivered and commenced operations in September.

    • The second “Made in Malaysia” rolling stock, the LRT Ampang Line LRV, was partially delivered and commenced operations in October.

  7. 2016

    • Leased two electric locomotives to KTMB for freight operations in support of the Malaysian Government’s Industrial Collaboration Program (ICP).

    • Secured a five-year contract to provide Level 1 & 2 MRO services for the 50 LRVs supplied for the LRT Ampang Line.

  8. 2017

    • Secured a contract to supply an additional 9 sets of six-car ETS Intercity EMUs (ETS2) to supplement the ETS1 fleet.

    • Secured a contract to deliver 13 sets of four-car DMUs for KTM’s non-electrified routes.

    • Secured a contract to supply 42 six-car LRVs for the LRT Shah Alam Line (LRT3), in consortium with Siemens Limited China and Tegap Dinamik Sdn Bhd.

    • Secured a further contract extension to continue providing Level 1 & 2 MRO services for the SCS fleet until 2020.

  9. 2019

    • ETS2 was partially delivered and commenced operations.

    • Revised the LRT3 rolling stock scope to 22 three-car sets in line with project optimisation.

    • Received the first LRT3 trainset at our rolling stock facility, CRM.

  10. 2020

    • Secured a further two-year extension of the Level 1 & 2 MRO services contract for the SCS fleet, marking the third contract renewal.

  11. 2021

    • The DMU fleet was partially delivered and commenced operations.

    • Secured a contract to supply 10 sets of six-car ETS Intercity EMUs (ETS3) to supplement the ETS1 and ETS2 fleets.

    • Secured a contract to deliver 8 four-car LRVs for the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS Link).

  12. 2022

    • Secured the fourth renewal of the contract to provide Level 1 & 2 MRO services for the SCS fleet, extending the service period by a further two years to 2024.

  13. 2024

    • Secured a new two-year contract to provide Level 1 & 2 MRO services for the SCS fleet, bringing the total service period to 14 years upon completion.

  14. 2025

    • ETS3 entered revenue service, strengthening intercity connectivity between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur.

    • Unveiled the first RTS Link LRV, marking an important milestone for the Johor Bahru–Singapore cross-border connection.

    • Secured a contract to supply 12 three-car EMUs (3CS) to increase the frequency and capacity of northern KTM Komuter services.

    • Secured an additional contract to supply 7 three-car LRVs for LRT3, following the initial fleet procurement in 2019.

    • Secured a contract to provide Level 3 MRO services for the 13 DMU sets, marking the first Level 3 MRO project in Malaysia and a significant milestone.

    • Secured a contract to supply 26 four-car LRVs for the Kelana Jaya New Train (KJNET) project, including wayside system upgrades and other related works.

Malaysia
operations

Our local operating entities in Malaysia support rolling stock manufacturing and MRO across the rail asset lifecycle, while advancing localisation through sustained capability development.

The CRM rolling stock complex at Batu Gajah, Perak, from the air

CRRC Rolling Stock Center (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CRM)

Driving local rail manufacturing and integrated project delivery in Malaysia

CRRC Rolling Stock Center (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. was established in 2012 with a vision to become an ASEAN regional hub for rail vehicle manufacturing and overhaul. Backed by an RM400 million investment, CRM is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and has an annual capacity to manufacture up to 200 railway vehicles and overhaul 150 vehicles.

Strategically located in Batu Gajah, Perak, CRM operates on a 50-acre manufacturing site and provides a comprehensive one-stop rail solution encompassing production, assembly, testing, overhaul, and refurbishment. Since commencing production operations in 2015, CRM has successfully delivered multiple rolling stock projects across a broad range of rail vehicles, reinforcing its position as a key player in Malaysia’s rail industry.

Reception at the CKM office in Kuala Lumpur

CRRC Kuala Lumpur Maintenance Sdn Bhd (CKM)

Delivering reliable, high-quality rolling stock MRO

Established in 2011 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, CRRC Kuala Lumpur Maintenance Sdn. Bhd. is CRRC ZELC’s first overseas subsidiary dedicated to rolling stock MRO services. With a nationwide service presence, the Company supports rail operators across Malaysia in maintaining the safety, reliability, and availability of their fleets.

Guided by its vision to become a world-class rolling stock maintenance enterprise, CKM is committed to delivering professional, customised MRO solutions that meet the diverse operational needs of rail operators. For over a decade, the Company has provided MRO services for the SCS commuter fleet, helping ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This long-standing partnership reflects CKM’s proven technical expertise and dependable service delivery.

The CKM Landas office in Kuala Lumpur

CKM Landas MRO Sdn Bhd (CKM Landas)

Building local rail maintenance capability through partnership

Founded in 2014, CKM Landas MRO Sdn. Bhd. is a joint venture between CRRC Kuala Lumpur Maintenance Sdn. Bhd. and the Landas Bumiputera Group, established to develop local expertise and capabilities in the railway MRO sector.

CKM Landas is a fully local enterprise with majority local shareholding. All employees are locally recruited, reflecting a strong commitment to local talent development and capacity building.

Through a comprehensive transfer of MRO technology, knowledge, and expertise from CRRC ZELC, CKM Landas has been providing MRO services to KTMB since 2017. The Company has also delivered five years of MRO services to Prasarana, further demonstrating its technical capabilities and reliability in supporting Malaysia’s rail operators.

Standards &
Certifications

We are certified to internationally recognised ISO standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, sustainability, and workplace safety.

These internationally recognised certifications reinforce our position as a reliable, responsible, and trusted organisation committed to continuous improvement across all aspects of our operations.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management
Systems

Ensures consistent quality in our products, services, and processes while meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental
Management Systems

Supports environmentally responsible operations through effective environmental management and continuous improvement.

ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health & Safety
Management Systems

Demonstrates our commitment to a safe and healthy workplace through systematic risk identification, assessment, and control.