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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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KTM Update: Special Komuter train services for Thaipusam (Update #2)

Updated with additional articles! TRANSIT takes note of the announcement of special Komuter train services to Batu Caves station on the occasion of Thaipusam. New rail tracks pose a problem for devotees (The Star); New railway stations provide better facilities (NST); Extra commuter services for Thaipusam (The Star); Thaipusam: Security beefed up at Batu Caves […]

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Nazri: Land Public Transport Commission to start 1 June 2010

TRANSIT notes this article in The Sun, in which Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Aziz gives details about the proposed Suruhanjaya Pengnagkutan Awam Darat or Land Public Transport Commission [TRANSIT: Public Land Transport Commission, which sounds better]. Nazri: Land Public Transport Commission to start June 1 (The Sun) Husna Yusop PUTRAJAYA ( Jan […]

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Express Bus Update: Major increase in fines proposed (Update #1)

Updated with letter on the fines! TRANSIT takes note of the announcement of a major increase in fines for buses that involved in crashes or collisions [TRANSIT: in case you are wondering, we prefer to avoid the use of the word ‘accident’ as it absolves responsibility] Bus fines may go up to RM500,000 (NST); Huge […]

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Vancouver SkyTrain featured in Railway Interiors Magazine

TRANSIT notes that the latest version of the Vancouver SkyTrain, (which uses the same Advanced Rapid Transit Mark II trains from Bombardier as the Kelana Jaya line) has been featured in the Railway Interiors International Magazine. Information about the Railway Interiors International Magazine can be found here. An online version of the magazine, including the […]