While TRANSIT has expressed their concern about the opening of the Tanjung Malim station (which is stretching out an already overstretched KTM Komuter service) we cannot resist the temptation of a new public transport service. There is still the element of “railfan” and “busfan” within many in TRANSIT and many of our supporters. So when […]
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As the Penang Ferry takeover has recently entered the news, TRANSIT has been following the issue closely. For this reason, we are creating a special post to discuss the Penang Ferry takeover. We hope to update this post regularly with information and commentary. Article: Ex PPC Chief to rescue Penang’s iconic tourist attraction Commentary: Penang gov’t […]
TRANSIT was surprised to hear the news this morning that the Managing Director of KTMB has been replaced. Change at KTMB By Sharen Kaur sharen@nstp.com.my 2009/06/05 Sources say Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd MD received his service termination letter from the Minister of Finance Inc last month. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) managing director (MD) Datuk […]
In a surpising about-turn, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Abdul Aziz has stated that the Integrated Transport Terminal at Bandar Tasik Selatan will be used for southbound buses only. This contrasts with his earlier statements made a little more than 2 weeks ago, in which he stated that Bandar Tasik Selatan would be […]
KTMB has quietly extended Komuter services to Tanjung Malim in Perak (right on the border with Selangor) beginning June 1, today. This image of a poster provided by KTMB shows the new stations along the extension which is of the KTM Komuter Shuttle Train service from Rawang Station. According to this report from the Star, […]
This letter, Make it easy for travellers going to Terminal 3, please discusses the revival of the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (SSAAS or Subang) Airport and the problems with accessing the airport. Public transport access to the airport is relatively good (with RapidKL and Metrobus routes) but not during peak hours. This is because […]
Some interesting comments and articles in the news: [KLIA] Bus ticket counter to be moved THE bus ticketing counter at the KL International Airport will be moved to the top floor of Block C, on the same level where the limousine counter is located, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Abd […]
TRANSIT notes that our commentary about the new ‘hybrid’ trains has been placed in the media. The Sun – KTMB doing the best it can The Star – Keeping things moving smoothly an uphill task for KTMB In addition, we note the following letters: Big leap forward timely for KL transport system Longer wait for […]
TRANSIT takes note of this article in the Star on May 15 and follow up articles on May 16 in The Star and NST KTMB running hybrid trains to deal with congestion 15 May 2009 By KNG ZHENG GUAN KUALA LUMPUR: KTMB is solving the high demand for commuter trains by running “hybrid” trains which […]
consider that the East Coast of Malaysia is an economic region strung along 5 major “pearls” namely, Kuantan, Kertih, Kemaman, Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bahru.
Connecting these “5 K’s” with passenger rail and freight rail will improve the growth of this economic region.
Connecting this region to KL and Penang on east-west rail corridors will complete the rail network and bring economic growth throughout the country.
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