Photos of KTM Sentul-Batu Caves extension

Readers may recall our recent posting on Thaipusam shuttle train services operated by KTM. The KTM line from Sentul to Batu Caves has been double tracked and electrified but unfortunately, the interior work at all the stations has not been completed.  The full work will only be completed in March and the Sentul-Batu Caves extension [...]

RM200m needed for Kuching CAT

TRANSIT took note of this article in the Borneo post, in which Abang Johari, Minister of Local Government and Urban Development, commented on plans to improve public transport in Kuching with new buses and improved technology. RM200m needed for modern city transport: Abg Jo (Borneo Post) January 28, 2010, Thursday KUCHING: The state government will [...]

KL – Kuantan High Speed Railroad to begin in May 2010? No way, says TRANSIT (Update#1)

Updated with additional comments! TRANSIT took note of this article on Nanyang.com the online portal of the Nanyang Siang Pau newspaper, regarding the proposed KL-Kuantan High Speed Rail link. Let’s just be frank. Despite what you will read below and despite what you may have heard, the KL-Kuantan High Speed Rail Link is not happening [...]

Bus Rapid Transit in Penang & Johor?

TRANSIT wonders what you think of the image of a Bus-Rapid Transit vehicle. Does it look like the kind of bus that we are familiar with? A high-floor bus rapid transit vehicle from Mexico City One of the things that we try to do here is change perceptions about public transport – encouraging governments, the [...]

Klang MP comments on Klang Sentral (again)

In response to the issues related to Klang Sentral, please note this Media Statement from Klang MP Charles Santiago, issued 28 January 2010. Kenyataan Media Ahli Parlimen Klang Charles Santiago di Klang pada 28hb Jan 2010 Press Member of Parliament for Klang Charles Santiago in Klang on 28th January 2010Penubuhan Jawatankuasa Bebas Untuk Mengkaji Stesen [...]

Malaysia…Transform and Roll Out!

Updated with additional articles! Updated with links to video of launching! Updated with additional comments! Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak launched the Government Transformation Programme Roadmap in a ceremony at the KL Convention Centre on 28 January 2010. Blueprint to transform govt delivery system (NST); Single cashless travel on trains and buses by end of [...]

More trouble at Klang Sentral

TRANSIT takes note of this article, an update on the mostly forgotten Klang Sentral bus terminal. Poor business takes its toll on traders (Streets – NST) R. Anbu The food station closed down after operating for only seven months as its operator had refused to sign a tenancy agreement with the management of Klang Sentral [...]

Updates #38

Updates #38 1. Article: KTMB Unit Eyes RM10-12 Million Revenue From Electric Train Service (Bernama); 2. Article: Commercial vehicles required to display new stickers by Jan 31 (Malay Mail) – as above [TRANSIT: Have you noticed that the print on the new stickers is much smaller than the old ones? How is anyone going to [...]

KTM Update: Monthly & Daily Komuter passes introduced

TRANSIT was at KL Sentral yesterday and noted a display for the launching of the KTM Komuter Monthly and Daily passes. Strangely enough, we were not invited to the event, though this is exactly the kind of activity that we would highlight. For your information, the Monthly Pass and Daily Pass are already available for [...]

Vancouver Olympic streetcar (tram) line

Stephen Rees’ Blogsite has an interesting post about the Vancouver Olympic line, a short downtown streetcar/tramway using an historic track. See more info here. The photo of the streetcar (tram) below was shared by Deasine on the skyscrapercity.com forum TRANSIT Says: It’s nice. It’s really nice. One can only wonder if the same kind of [...]

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