As you know, TRANSIT has been following the list of objections related to the proposed Railways Scheme for the extension of the Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT lines. A group of residents of Putra Heights and Subang Alam have expressed their concerns about the route of the proposed Kelana Jaya LRT extension between their communities. […]
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TRANSIT took note of a recent article in the Star newspaper that discusses the effect of investments that investment in public transport infrastructure will have on public transport use. Building confidence in public transport (the Star) 28 November 2009 By SHARIDAN M.ALI FOR most of Klang Valley residents, the choice between driving in traffic jams […]
TRANSIT thanks Rizal Hakim for the photos below, which show the new 4-carriage LRT train including photos of the interior. TRANSIT Says: Once again, we thank Rizal Hakim for the photos above, and we express our enthusiasm to see and ride our new trains. It is now December and we have waited so long!
TRANSIT has been following the public display for the LRT. Today, we noted an article that mentioned that the LRT public display would end on December 14 and encouraged the public to give feedback through the “proper channels” and using the “official form”. TRANSIT wishes to clarify that there are no “proper channels” beyond submissions […]
TRANSIT’s submission for the proposed LRT extensions will be posted here at this link over the next two weeks. Please check back regularly as we update the submission with additional information. Also, please use the feedback forms or any format you like to send your comments / objections to: The Director General Department of Railways […]
TRANSIT took note of a relatively interesting, creative article published in the U! section of the newspaper on 17 November 2009. The writer is Pauline Wong. You can see the pages here. Page 13 Page 14 TRANSIT Says: A very creative and funny approach to public transport. Sure, there are a lot of problems with […]
TRANSIT takes note of this article, “6 new LRT trains to operate in December” which announces information about the government’s plans to improve service on the Kelana Jaya LRT line. There is also information about the proposals for KTM Komuter service. 6 tren baru LRT beroperasi Disember (Bernama) English version: Six New LRT Trains Will […]
In line with the controversy about the recent Auditor General’s 2008 Report, TRANSIT provides you with these statements: 1. Klang MP Charles Santiago comments on the cost overrun in the Rawang-Ipoh Double Tracking and Electrification Project Press Statement by Member of Parliament Klang Charles Santiago in Parliament on 2nd Nov 2009 Whatever happened to accountability? […]
TRANSIT notes a very interesting set of articles in The Star Metro section on 26 October, which focus on the issues of public transport in Petaling Jaya. Pushing the need for better public transport Close encounter with PJ’s community bus service Both of the articles focus on very interesting messages related to development and public […]
Updates #30 1. Article: MPV plunges onto railway tracks (The Star) – various newspapers caught this article about a Naza MPV that plunged off an expressway on ramp and onto the KTM Komuter track, just west of the Subang Jaya KTM station. 2. Info: RapidKL Launches Bus Driver ID on its buses (RapidKL) – RapidKL […]
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