29 October 2024

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project today celebrated a significant milestone with the ECRL Gombak Tunnel Breakthrough ceremony, marking the successful completion of the tunnel’s excavation. The event was officiated by Selangor Chief Minister, Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, and attended by prominent figures including Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Deputy Transport Minister, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Sri Darwis Abdul Razak, China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCCECRL) Managing Director, Kong Qi, Selangor State Executive Councillors, and senior officials from the ECRL Project.  

The Gombak Tunnel, which achieved its breakthrough a month ahead of schedule, is the 36th ECRL tunnel to be successfully excavated. The final blast at the tunnel’s entrance portal broke through the last barrier, signifying the successful completion of the excavation process.   

Excavation works for the Gombak Tunnel commenced in June 2023 and were initially scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2024. All related civil works for the tunnel are expected to be fully completed by March 2025.  

The successful completion of the Gombak Tunnel is a significant step forward in the ECRL project, bringing the nation closer to realizing the benefits of a modern and efficient rail network. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of all involved and reinforces the commitment to delivering a project that will benefit Malaysia for generations to come.

24 October 2024

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) celebrated a major milestone with the Bentong Tunnel 2 Breakthrough Ceremony at Section 7. This event was attended by distinguished guests, including Dato Sri Darwis, CEO of Malaysia Rail Link Sdn. Bhd (MRL), CCC-ECRL’s Managing Director Mr. Kong Qi, and key project leaders.

Bentong Tunnel 2 is the last conventional drill-and-blast tunnel in Section 7, marking a pivotal achievement for the ECRL project. With the completion of this tunnel, 35 out of the 39 tunnels along the entire ECRL alignment are now finished. This milestone represents the full completion of conventional tunnels in Sections A, B, and C1, clearing the way for the next critical phase – track-laying.

The tunnel’s construction presented several challenges, including a shallow burial depth of just 13 meters and difficult geological conditions of mudstone, sandstone, silt, and isolated rocks. Overcoming these obstacles highlights the resilience and expertise of the construction teams.

In recognition of the workers’ dedication, a special appreciation ceremony was held, where food and drinks were distributed to the tunnel workers, underscoring the project’s commitment to valuing every contribution.

With this breakthrough, the ECRL project moves closer to completion, promising to deliver this vital infrastructure on schedule.