KUALA LUMPUR, July 25, 2026 – Malaysia’s public rail system has gained international spotlight after being featured in the French travel documentary series Des trains pas comme les autres (Amazing Train Journeys). A viral clip highlighted Kuala Lumpur’s women-only train coaches, marked with pink stripes, designed to provide female passengers with safer and more comfortable commutes. The episode description praised the initiative, noting it offered women “greater peace of mind.”
Women-Only Train Coaches
Local netizens echoed the sentiment, with commuters on Threads describing the coaches as practical during peak hours and reflective of Malaysia’s cultural values. “Even if we have to squeeze against other women, it doesn’t matter. I feel safe,” wrote one user. International viewers also joined the conversation, pointing out similar initiatives worldwide, from Mexico’s pink buses to women-only compartments in England. Introduced in 2010 by KTM and later expanded to MRT lines, the initiative continues to symbolize respect, comfort, and safety.
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