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Public Display for LRT Extensions (Update #11)

Update: Prasarana has proposed an alternative location for the integrated depot in Puchong – requiring a second 3-months public display. Click here for more information. Updated with new photos, images and articles! Important NOTE: Now that the Public Display is completed there will be a lot of work sorting out the information and reining in […]

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Updates #24

Updates #24 1. Article: All Malaysians welcome to PM’s Raya open house (The Star) – the event will be held in the Prime Minister’s official residence, Seri Perdana in Precinct 10 Putrajaya.  Shuttle bus service will be provided from Putrajaya Sentral Station and Dataran Putra (next to Putra Masjid). [TRANSIT: We hope that these shuttle buses […]

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Public notice filed for Kelana Jaya Line extension

TRANSIT takes note that the public notice for the extension of the Kelana Jaya LRT Line (a.k.a. LRT Sistem 2 KL) from Kelana Jaya to Putra Heights has been filed and an announcement has been made public. A scanned copy of the announcement is here, with a summary of the announcement posted below. TRANSIT will […]

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KTM Modernization?

TRANSIT took note of this article about the ‘modernization drive’ of KTM Berhad, which includes the extension of the Komuter service from Sentul to Batu Caves, double tracking and electrification, higher speed railway services between KL and Ipoh and other amenities. KTMB for comfort, convenience, speed (The Star) Thursday September 10, 2009 By LESTER KONG […]

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A “Sunrise” for public transport in Mont Kiara?

TRANSIT has learned that property develop Sunrise Bhd. has started offering a free community shuttle bus service for residents of Sunrise Properties in Mont Kiara. You can see information at the links below: Sunrise ‘buses’ in community spirit (The Edge) Fun ride for Mont Kiara residents (The Star) FREE COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE For Sunrise Mont’Kiara Residents (Sunrise […]

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Prasarana Tender Information

For those of you who are interested in following improvements to the LRT stations, you should bookmark Prasarana’s Tender Information page at their website. http://www.prasarana.com.my/info/index.html A look at recent tenders includes: “PROPOSED REFURBISHMENT AND UPGRADING OF PLAZA RAKYAT LRT STATION, AMPANG LINE” (ENG) “DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY WALKWAY TO GUIDE BEAM AND DESIGN, […]

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Route of Seri Petaling extension?

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since the public display has begun, we would like you to refer to our Public Display for LRT Extensions / Updates page for more accurate information about the route & stations of the Seri Petaling extension. TRANSIT has received a request for a map of the Seri Petaling extension through Kinrara, Puchong & […]

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2nd National Summit on Urban Public Transport – 15 October 2009

TRANSIT is pleased to announce that the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) will be holding the second “National Summit on Urban Public Transport” on 15 October 2009. I am pleased to inform that ASLI will be holding its National Summit on Urban Public Transport 2009 on 15 October at Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala […]

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Stories from Kuala Lumpur station

Recently, TRANSIT posted information and updates from KTMB about improvements to Intercity and Komuter services. Many people have been critical and dismissive of KTMB and their services.  The trains are too slow, the technology is from a bygone era, etc. etc. But TRANSIT has always been confident that the Malaysian National Railway will regain the […]

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New LRT & Monorail codes

In the 5 years that Prasarana has owned the assets of the two LRT operators (STAR and PUTRA) and two bus operators (INTRAKOTA and Cityliner), not much has changed. Sure, the operations have been merged under one company, RapidKL, and the buses have been integrated into a single system. But there has been little change […]