The Rolling Stock Strategy (RSS) is a strategic initiative involving 44 locomotives and 246 freight wagons, implemented over a three-year period to support the refurbishment and replacement of railway assets.
The project is carried out under a ‘sell-and- leaseback’ model, in which Berapit Mobility purchases selected assets from RAC, including locomotives and wagons, before leasing them back for operational use.
This approach enables the modernisation of rolling stock while ensuring continued operational efficiency, improved asset management, and stronger support for Malaysia’s rail freight and logistics ecosystem.
For the locomotives, Berapit Mobility will undertake refurbishment works before leasing them back to RAC for continued rail operations. For the freight wagons, Berapit Mobility will supply new 20-TAL wagons to replace RAC’s existing 16-TAL wagons, enhancing freight capacity and operational efficiency.
The lease arrangement is structured for a long-term period of 25 years, supporting the ‘Road to Rail’ initiative led by the Ministry of Transport (MOT). The initiative aims to shift cargo transportation from road to rail in order to increase transport capacity, reduce traffic congestion, and minimise environmental impact.
The project is expected to strengthen KTMB’s operational capabilities, maximise the utilisation of rail assets, and support the efficient movement of goods across Malaysia’s national rail logistics and transportation network.