DALIAN, June 23 — The first two sets of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains, along with two electric locomotives for cargo transportation under the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, are expected to arrive in Malaysia in October this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Malaysia plans to pursue a US$2.4 billion (RM1.86 billion) deal to acquire new passenger trains for state rail company Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) via a leasing agreement with China, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.