The rail alignment and infrastructure of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) cannot be upgraded to support high-speed trains, as an expert from China had suggested.

“On that note, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) must emphasise that the ECRL remains a fast train for passengers only and cannot be upgraded or converted into a high-speed train under current engineering specifications and operating systems.

“Therefore, recent news reports citing a Chinese expert...