The lack of integration between the STAR and PUTRA LRT lines and between the LRT lines and the monorail is a significant issue in the Klang Valley’s public transport system. Prasarana took over the STAR and PUTRA lines in 2003 and since that time, there is no full integration between the fare systems. Only holders of the LRT Monthly […]
Tag: LRT
Update: Please note, this post refers to the Kota Damansara – Cheras MRT line as proposed in 2009, and not the Sg. Buloh – Kajang MRT line proposed in 2010 (which went to public display on 14 Feb 2011). A great deal of discussion has already been taking place about the Kota Damansara to Cheras […]
1. Puchong LRT extension puzzle (Malay Mail) – Comments from MPSJ staff about the proposed LRT extension to Puchong as well as areas that will not be served by the extension 2. MAILBOX: Fiasco at Klang Sentral (Malay Mail) – A letter from Moaz Yusuf Ahmad regarding the issues at Klang Sentral 3. Klang Sentral Terminal […]
The members of TRANSIT noted with interest the official ground breaking of a new project at KL Sentral Lot G, to be called NU Sentral. The ground-breaking by Prime Minister Najib took many opportunities to highlight the role of KL Sentral as Malaysia’s “Integrated Transport Hub”. One important piece of information was the mention of […]
TRANSIT took note of this article in the business section of the Star Newspaper which focuses on the implementation of mega projects to help with the economic recovery. 2 of the mega projects that are being pointed to are the extension of the two existing LRT lines to Putra Heights and the new LRT line […]
TRANSIT received these photos of a new kerb put in place at the loading/unloading area opposite Kelana Jaya LRT station. This area has been notorious for congestion especially during afternoon hours, as people, buses and taxi drivers wait to pick up passengers from the LRT. It got so bad that buses were dropping off passengers as […]
Moaz from TRANSIT was planning to meet his wife for dinner in SS2, Petaling Jaya, so he stopped at Taman Bahagia LRT station instead of Kelana Jaya. As he was exiting the fare-paid area, he noticed some new fare gates placed in the LRT station. He recorded a few photos on his camera phone and […]
TRANSIT brings it to you first … even before Prasarana does (sorry Dato’ Idrose). TRANSIT is pleased to announce that Prasarana has started shifting their headquarters from Jalan Raja Abdullah near Dang Wangi LRT station to the new Menara UOA in Bangsar, located next to the Bangsar LRT station. Prasarana’s new contact info, as posted […]
We do not often see RapidKL commenting in the news media but occasionally they do respond to customer letters that are sent. This response discusses a complaint about the closure of open parking space at the Dang Wangi LRT station. Streets mail: LRT service is to reduce congestion The complainant also questioned why the parking […]
Updates #17 1. TRANSIT is going to Malacca this weekend with the intention of submitting comments about the proposed Malacca Aerorail. If you are a resident of Malacca or you just care about real investment in public transport, please submit your comments about the Aerorail. 2. Malacca Monorail (Skyscrapercity.com) – Aside from the Aerorail there […]
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