KTM seeks to shake off the shackles: Malayan Railway is fighting for the right to fix its own passenger fares and freight rates

International Railway Journal, Feb, 2006 by Mike Knutto

For comparison, they are capable of hauling up to 100TEUs of loaded containers compared with only 40TEUs using older locomotives.

An initial batch of 12 locomotives from the Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Works, China, is currently undergoing testing and commissioning. "These new locomotives will further enhance our rolling stock capacity for heavier trains at a lower unit cost," said Salleh.

Mike Knutton Senior Editorial Consultant

Mohd Salleh joined KTM as a technical assistant in 1974. He became general manager of the project management department in 1995 and handled various major projects including the ongoing Rawang-Ipoh electrification and track doubling project. He also led the first Klang Valley Electrified Train Services team until the project was completed in 1995. He headed the Malaysian team in various bi-lateral rail-related issues with Singapore, and led the Technical Evaluation scheme for government projects. Salleh became managing director of KTM and a board member in November 2002.