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“Wan’s Central’ Bus terminal in Damansara Damai opens

TRANSIT took note of this article in the Star Metro, announcing the opening of a bus terminal in Damansara Damai in northern Petaling Jaya. A google map showing the location of the terminal can be found here. Bus terminal in Damansara Damai opens (Star Metro) 19 April 2010 Yip Yoke TengA NEW bus terminal was […]

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Malacca government takes public transport to a new level

The recent announcement about a tram system in Malacca, which would supposedly be complete by Merdeka Day, 2011 (August 31, for those not familiar with Malaysia), inspired the following piece from Moaz Yusuf Ahmad Malacca government takes public transport to a new level I believe that Malacca Chief Minister Mohd. Ali Rustam, or someone in […]

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More misery and mystery at Puduraya (update#4)

Updated with new information! Updated with a letter from TRANSIT! Updated with new articles! Important NOTE 1: UDA Holdings has postponed the March 19 closure of Puduraya Bus Terminal to an unknown date in the future. See this post. Important NOTE 2: According to the Managing Director of UDA Holdings, Jaafar Abu Hassan, there will […]

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Photos of KTM Sentul-Batu Caves extension

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 […]

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KTM Update: Special Komuter train services for Thaipusam (Update #2)

Updated with additional articles! TRANSIT takes note of the announcement of special Komuter train services to Batu Caves station on the occasion of Thaipusam. New rail tracks pose a problem for devotees (The Star); New railway stations provide better facilities (NST); Extra commuter services for Thaipusam (The Star); Thaipusam: Security beefed up at Batu Caves […]

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KTM Update: Photos, video & comments from ETS trainset handover

As most would know by now, KTMB has received the first of 5 Electric Multiple Unit trainsets which will be operated on the Ipoh-KL-Seremban route. The handover ceremony for the first train was yesterday (15 December) at Kuala Lumpur station, followed by an open house (open train?) until 5pm. Today (16 December) the train is […]

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PAC finds no irregularities in Rawang-Ipoh EDT project overrun

TRANSIT notes this article that says that, according to the Public Accounts Committee, their investigation of the RM1.14 billion overrun of the Rawang-Ipoh Electrification & Double Tracking (EDT) project has shown no financial irregularities. Article: Azmi: No irregularities found in rail project (NST) Letter: Double-tracking project cost overrun: Let’s have the details (Malaysiakini) TRANSIT Says: […]

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Updates #33

Updates #33 1. Article: Sunway shuttle a big success (The Star) – the Sunway Community Shuttle bus described in our earlier post has been a great success with many more users. 2. Article: KLIA Ekspres train tickets now available on the Net (The Star) – information for KLIA Ekspres users.

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International Conference on Urban Regeneration (Useful Information)

If you attended the International Conference on Urban Regeneration and would like to have more information about the role of public transport in urban regeneration, please see the following links: Proposed corridors for “rapid transit”in the Klang Valley https://transitmalaysia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009-02-04-transit-corridors-map-for-klang-valley.pdf Greater Ipoh “rapid transit” system proposal – http://transitmy.files.`wordpress.com/2009/06/greater-ipohs-potential-mass-transit-map.pdf Greater Klang “rapid transit” system proposal – https://transitmalaysia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/klang-rapid-transit-routes-summary.pdf […]

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KTM Update: Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) for KTM Komuter

TRANSIT takes note of these two very interesting articles about the KTM Komuter service. KTM to buy 4 used trains from Spain (Business Times) By Sharen Kaur Published: 2009/10/19 KERETAPI Melayu Bhd (KTMB) plans to buy four second-hand two-car diesel multiple units (DMUs) from Spain for RM28 million. [TRANSIT: See a photo of the old train here […]