TRANSIT took note of the following articles which discuss the frustration over the demolition of the Klang taxi stand. Notice given before demolition, says Mislan (The Star) Jalan Pasar site not suitable say cabbies (The Star) The issues with the Klang taxi stand relate to the issues of public transport in general. Poorly-regulated and poorly-managed […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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