ALOR SETAR, March 24 — The construction of 12 new electric train sets for the Komuter Utara service will begin immediately and be delivered in phases over 36 months, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

IPOH, Sept 16 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) anticipates an additional 2,000 passengers a day will use the KTM Komuter Utara train service from its three new stations in Ipoh, Sungai Siput and Kuala Kangsar to the Butterworth station in Penang and its intermediate stations.