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LRT breakdown an exercise in pure frustration

The LRT breakdown on March 2 has angered many people and hopefully this will generate some public outrage.  If we cannot even run the existing LRT properly, why bother building the high-cost, low-return-on-investment extensions?  TRANSIT supports better public transport and more efficient mass transport – and we do not feel that the LRT is the […]

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Selangor looks at a five prong plan to bolster its economy

TRANSIT member Peter forwarded this letter to us this morning and we share it with you. Selangor looks at a five prong plan to bolster its economy The Malaysian Insider SHAH ALAM, March 4 — The Selangor state government has identified five initiatives that can help stimulate the economy said Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul […]

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Blackout and power disruption on Kelana Jaya line

TRANSIT was alerted to the delay of the Kelana Jaya LRT line last night but was unable to make the posting until today.  This story greeted TRANSIT this morning. LRT passengers’ journey derailed after blackout halts Kelana Jaya line By KNG ZHENG GUAN and RACHEL LAU KUALA LUMPUR: Several LRT stations were jam-packed last night […]

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STUDY ON “A STUDY ON AN INTERGRATED [Sic.] PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR THE KLANG VALLEY” – To Obtain the Residence’s [Sic.] Feedback on Public Transport.

A friend forwarded this to the attention of TRANSIT. STUDY ON “A STUDY ON AN INTERGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR THE KLANG VALLEY” – To Obtain the Residence’s Feedback on Public Transport. Reference is made to the above matter. We, Perunding Trafik Klasik Sdn. Bhd. have been appointed by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad to conduct […]

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Comments on Delay to LRT Project

The quiet announcement of the delay to the LRT construction project is getting more attention.  To summarize the article from the Malay Mail (which was also posted here on our website): Prasarana CEO Shaipudin Shah Harun resigned in September, 2008, just before Prasarana was to announce the Consultant Engineer for the project. The LRT project […]

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Getting to Cap Square – Is half an effort better than no effort?

Cap Squre is the new “wine & dine” “place to be” in KL.  It is located in a relatively overlooked area of KL, between the old city and the new city (KLCC). As you can see from the maps (see links below), CapSquare is a very “urban place” located to the east of the Masjid […]

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Article: Trains delayed – to 2013

Trains delayed – to 2013 By Pauline Almeida January 30, 2009 The Malay Mail http://www.mmail.com.my/Trains_delayed_-_to_2013.aspx The trains Klang Valley commuters have been waiting for to alleviate their misery will be delayed — yet again. Word from transport industry sources is that planned additional lines and stations for the light rail train (LRT) network is now […]

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A website that shows connecting links on Rapid KL network

TRANSIT received this email from Ashley and we would like to thank Ashley for this contribution. “I found that its quite difficult to navigate RapidKL’s website especially if you want to find the stop where you can connect to another route, however I found a website that allows you to search by landmarks, road name […]