Complex sentence: The construction of the high-speed railway was expected to start in the third quarter of 2015; however, an update by the Malaysian Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) now places the start of works to be in 2017, with the completion in 2026.
Split into simpler sentences: The construction of the highspeed railway was expected to start in the third quarter of 2015. However, an update by the Malaysian Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) now places the commencement of works to be in 2017, with the completion in 2026.