TRANSIT took note of this article, provided by Malaysian national news agency Bernama and carried by various local media. In the article, KTMB Chair Mohd. Dzin Mohamed (himself the former Minister of Works) comments on the problems that the urban rail transit networks are facing. KTMB chairman says more needs to be done to serve […]
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Readers may recall our recent posting on Thaipusam shuttle train services operated by KTM. The KTM line from Sentul to Batu Caves has been double tracked and electrified but unfortunately, the interior work at all the stations has not been completed. The full work will only be completed in March and the Sentul-Batu Caves extension […]
Updated with additional comments! TRANSIT took note of this article on Nanyang.com the online portal of the Nanyang Siang Pau newspaper, regarding the proposed KL-Kuantan High Speed Rail link. Let’s just be frank. Despite what you will read below and despite what you may have heard, the KL-Kuantan High Speed Rail Link is not happening […]
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 notes this article in The Sun, in which Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Aziz gives details about the proposed Suruhanjaya Pengnagkutan Awam Darat or Land Public Transport Commission [TRANSIT: Public Land Transport Commission, which sounds better]. Nazri: Land Public Transport Commission to start June 1 (The Sun) Husna Yusop PUTRAJAYA ( Jan […]
Updated with more articles & comments! Public transport in Malaysia took a big (though symbolic) step forward with the cancellation of the plan to purchase a number of used Diesel Multiple-Unit (DMU) trainsets from FEVE in Spain. Govt calls off train purchase (NST); Ong: DMU supplier failed to deliver (The Star); Ministry cancels purchase of […]
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