Transit MalaysiaUpdates 1. Rapid Development (The Star) – A new plan for a RapidPenang bus “sub-depot” at Weld Quay is announced. 2. E-ticketing system to curb touting activities (The Star) – an electronic ticketing system will be introduced at Puduraya to curb touting activities. [TRANSIT: Think of the self-service kiosks at airports or the Ticket Vending […]
Information about the Puduraya facelift planned by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri and Federal Territories Minister Thamby Nong Chik have come to our attention. Because of the importance of this topic we at TRANSIT have decided to give it a separate posting. For regular updates about information about the Puduraya facelift, follow the […]
TRANSIT took note of these articles in media which are raising more awareness about public transport issues in Perak. In the NST today it is reported that Nga Kor Ming, a former State Exco in Perak is urging current MB Zambry Abdul Kadir to improve public transport by continuing with the RM 38 million Ipoh […]
1. Public upset over closure of parking space – LRT users who normally park at Taman Jaya LRT station were surprised to see that some of the car parks under the electricity pylons had been cordoned off. Tenaga Nasional is building a power substation there. 2. Cabbies at war – In London England, the battle […]
A closer look at the Aerorail site reveals the following technical drawings of the Aerorail train, a section of the suspension tower, and various cross sections of the routes. All images are from Aerorail.net. Aerorail Design A diagram showing a section of Aerorail suspension structure – like a suspension bridge over land. One type of […]
TRANSIT takes note of this article in the Metro Star today in which Malacca Chief Minister Ali Rustam announces new initiatives to improve public transport service. Saturday June 27, 2009 Bus companies may claim mileage subsidy By MARTIN CARVALHO MALACCA: The state government is mulling over several proposals to improve the public transportation system which […]
Update #1: TRANSIT notes that there are some broken links on this page. We are trying to find the original images to upload. Site Plan / Pelan Tapak Source: [url]http://www.aerorail.net[/url] The images below show the proposed Malacca Aerorail design, including route maps and stations. It is interesting to see how the Malacca LRT has now […]
TRANSIT took note of this article in the news today which states that Puduraya will be refurbished and used as a holding area and central terminal for city buses. The article also notes that traders are expressing their concerns. Puduraya will be for city buses only Friday June 26, 2009 By PRIYA MENON KUALA LUMPUR’S […]
TRANSIT takes note of this article from Melbourne, Australia that explains how the government has stripped a public transport operator for failing to meet the expectations of its contract. We post this article as an example of how privatization of public transport should work – with the government firmly in control, competition for contracts, and […]
TRANSIT takes note that the Malacca Aerorail Proposal is now going for the 3 month period of public feedback (from June 23 to September 22) required by the Department Of Railways. For more information, please see the following article, Malacca’s aerorail awaiting approval. For details about the project, please see the following: Malacca Aerorail feedback […]
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