KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 2 -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has reiterated its commitment to expanding the Electric Train Service (ETS) to Johor Bahru, saying the project is progressing in phases and remains on track subject to technical and regulatory milestones.

In a statement issued today, KTMB said the rollout of the ETS southern sector - from Segamat to Kluang and eventually JB Sentral - will be carried out in stages.

"The operation of ETS in the southern sector will be in phases (Segamat, Kluang and JB Sentral) depending on several critical technical milestones and regulatory approvals," the company said.

Trial runs are currently ongoing for the next segment to Kluang, with KTMB working closely with contractors and relevant autho...