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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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Bicycle Information

Dubai opens first metro line on 09.09.09 (at 9:09 pm and 9 seconds)

Middle Eastern mega vision city / playground Dubai has opened the first of their 2 mass-transit lines on 09.09.09 (at 9:09:09 to be exact) to winners of a “Golden Ticket” Contest.  More videos can be found here. The Red Line is the world’s longest driverless metro system. The trains are 5 carriage trainsets with Gold Class […]

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Comments on Planning Feedback Information Letters and Articles Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Universal Design

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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Community Shuttle Bus Information News & Events Planning Stage Bus

Damansara Damai to get new bus terminal

TRANSIT takes note of a proposal from a developer to build an “intercity” bus terminal in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya (near Sg. Buloh & Bandar Sri Damansara) Damansara Damai to get new intercity bus terminal soon (The Star) Friday September 11, 2009 By FAZLEENA AZIZ A NEW intercity bus terminal called Wan’s Terminal will be […]

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Information KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) News & Events Planning Universal Design

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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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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Feedback Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) News & Events Universal Design Updates

Updates #23

Updates #23 1. Letter: Working towards a city without barriers (NST) – feedback on spending on accessible pavements in Petaling Jaya – with commentary from DBPJ Roslan. 2. Article: Tickets selling like hot cakes (NST) – update on balik kampung tickets (KTM and express bus) – not many are left. 3. Article: RapidKL sets up task […]

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Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Planning

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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Complaints - RapidKL Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Universal Design

LRT & Monorail integration

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 […]

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Comments on Government Comments on Planning Community Shuttle Bus Information KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) Stage Bus

KTM information update

TRANSIT is updating information on KTMB services in line with the upcoming Raya / Balik Kampung as well as updates on the website for Komuter services with information about shuttle trains and feeder buses. KTMB Financial Restructuring KTMB seeks to get back on track 25 August 2009 KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) will consult […]