KTM Komuter service to Batu Caves opens 29 July 2010

TRANSIT is pleased to announce that KTM Komuter service to Batu Caves (finally) began operations on 29 July 2010. The extension of service is made possible by the double tracking & electrification of the line from Sentul to Batu Caves. The new stations have been built with full canopy roof, accessible features such as lifts, ramps, [...]

Commuters face two more LRT service disruptions. TRANSIT says “enough is enough”!

Recently, TRANSIT commented of our disappointment that the new Minister of Transport Kong Cho Ha was not giving enough attention to accountability on the part of the various railway companies. We were surprised that KTMB and KL Monorail were involved in numerous service delays (some very serious) without any call for investigation or action by [...]

Electric trains (to) give Ipoh Railway Station new spark of life

TRANSIT noted this interesting article about the renewed activity at the Ipoh Railway Station, in the days leading up to the arrival of Electric Train Services (ETS) – tentatively scheduled for “mid-month” in July 2010. We will excuse Mr. Sivaji’s tendency to speculate on the nature of the service and the tickets – perhaps he [...]

MRT Update: 12 weeks to conduct MRT feasibility study. TRANSIT – you’re conducting the feasibility study after the announcement?

TRANSIT took note of this article, which states that the government has appointed con-sultants to conduct a feasibility study on the MRT proposal from MMC-Gamuda. TRANSIT wonders how the government could possibly announce plans for an MRT network in the Klang Valley as part of the 10th Malaysia Plan before they had even ordered a [...]

Johor MB: Kempas to be site of railway’s southern hub. TRANSIT: So what happens to the newly-opened JB Sentral?

TRANSIT noted this article in which the Johor Menteri Besar Abdul Ghani Othman comments on future plans for Kempas as a railway hub in southern Malaysia. Kempas, for those of you who do not know, is the interchange where the spur lines to the ports of Tanjung Pelapas and Pasir Gudang meet the main railway [...]

KTMB: We’re committed to open Sentul-Batu Caves on 31 July

TRANSIT noted this article in KOSMO! Magazine giving more details about the planned opening of the Sentul-Batu Caves extension, which is now anticipated to be on 31 July 2010. KTMB buka lima lagi stesen komuter baru di ibu kota (KOSMO!) Oleh MAZLINA ABDUL MAJID mazlina.majid@kosmo.com.my GOMBAK – Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) terus komited meningkatkan [...]

PAS MP: Buy China-made EMUs, lose RM500m (at current prices)

TRANSIT took note of this very interesting article, in which a PAS MP is critical of the government’s purchase of 38 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trainsets from Zhuzhou locomotive of China. PAS MP: Buy China-made EMUs, lose RM500m (FMT) Wed, 30 Jun 2010 By Ken Vin Lek KUALA LUMPUR: PAS MP Dzulkefly Ahmad today warned [...]

Dozy driver blamed for crash

The members of TRANSIT noted this article, a reminder that talk about convenience & subsidy will never make a difference as long as attitudes do not change. Dozy bus driver blamed for crash (NST) 2010/07/08 BENTONG: An inexperienced bus driver who just obtained his licence was seriously injured along with six passengers when the vehicle [...]

Malacca bus operators seek dialogue on proposed RM36mil fund

TRANSIT also took note of this article in which the Malacca government has proposed to seek RM36million from the Federal Government to subsidize public transport in the State of Malacca. Malacca bus operators seek dialogue on proposed RM36mil fund (The Star) Monday July 5, 2010 MALACCA: Bus operators here welcome a RM36mil move to improve [...]

Convenience the key to increasing public transport usage: Kong

TRANSIT noted this article in the newspapers last week but we only had a chance to post and analyze it today. Frankly, we disagree with the Minister’s comment that “convenience” is the key to increasing public transport usage – our research and analysis shows that availability & reliability are the key! Convenience the key to [...]

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