RTS kurangkan 35 peratus kesesakan di Tambak Johor

 

JOHOR BAHRU: Projek Sistem Transit Rapid (RTS) yang menghubungkan Johor Bahru dan Woodlands di Singapura dijangka dapat mengurangkan kadar kesesakan di Tambak Johor sehingga 35 peratus.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Projek Transit Aliran Massa Sdn. Bhd. (MRT), Datuk Mohd. Zarif Hashim berkata, pelaksanaan projek RTS itu kini mengikut jadual dan dijangka siap dan beroperasi sepenuhnya pada 1 Januari 2027.

Menurut beliau, urusan pengambilan tanah di Wadihana untuk pelaksanaan projek berkenaan sudah diselesaikan Disember tahun lalu di mana tahap kemajuan projek ketika ini adalah 15 peratus.

“Apabila projek ini siap dan beroperasi sepenuhnya, ia akan digunakan seramai 350,000 pengunjung setiap hari dan mampu mengurangkan sehingga 35 peratus kesesakan jalan raya di sempadan Malaysia – Singapura ini.

10,000 PENUMPANG

“RTS ini mampu menampung sehingga seramai 10,000 penumpang setiap jam melalui stesen di Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru dan Woodlands di Singapura,” katanya.

Foto - MRTC web

Beliau berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas sesi lawatan sekumpulan penuntut dari Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania ke projek RTS di Skyscape, Menara JLand, di sini hari ini.

Tambah Mohd. Zarif, pihaknya sedang bekerjasama dengan pelbagai agensi kerajaan seperti Jabatan Imigresen, Jabatan Kastam dan juga Kementerian Kesihatan untuk memastikan perjalanannya lancar.

“Penumpang perkhidmatan ini dijangka hanya perlu menunggu selama 15 minit untuk setiap perjalanan yang menghubungkan kedua-dua negara.

“Buat masa ini, kita masih belum membuat keputusan berhubung harga tambang perkhidmatan yang akan dikenakan namun ianya dijangka tidak membebankan kerana projek ini merupakan satu bentuk pengangkutan awam,” ujarnya.

Mohd. Zarif memaklumkan, RTS akan menjadi pemangkin kepada pembangunan sektor ekonomi negara khususnya Johor Bahru dalam membantu pembangunan dan pertumbuhan bandar raya ini.

“Antara sektor yang akan menerima manfaat secara langsung termasuklah kesihatan, pengajian tinggi dan juga perkhidmatan.

“MRT Corp juga sedang menjalankan satu kajian berhubung sistem penyuraian trafik di kawasan pusat bandar raya Johor Bahru dan akan menyerahkan hasilnya kepada kerajaan dan Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) untuk pertimbangan,” jelasnya. – UTUSAN

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MRT3’s construction cost to be around RM31b, and be operational by 2030, says MRT Corp

KUALA LUMPUR (March 15): The Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) Circle Line project, which is estimated to cost around RM31 billion, will be fully operational by 2030 after receiving the approval from the government. Mass Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has also been appointed the project developer and asset owner.

Speaking at MRT Corp’s media briefing, its chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim said the project’s construction cost is expected to be RM31 billion pending confirmation after the completion of the open tender exercise.

Zarif noted that the price tag of RM31 billion is similar with the MRT2 line that plies between Sungai Buloh and Putrajaya, which is scheduled to commence operation in the second quarter of 2022.

MRT3 Circle Line will have a circular alignment running along the perimeter of Kuala Lumpur City at about 51km in length, split between 40km of elevated tracks and 11km of underground tunnels, he added.

The current proposed alignment of MRT3 Circle Line will have 31 stations with 10 of them serving as interchange stations with the eight existing rail lines in the Klang Valley.

 

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“The project was a result of various studies and engagements over the past year following the government’s approval for MRT Corp to carry out technical studies in April last year.

“Last year, we shared several insights on how MRT3 Circle Line would be designed. Our approach now is holistic and consistent with those design principles; alignment that delivers multiple benefits,long lasting residual value,” Zarif said.

Zarif stressed that the MRT3 Circle Line’s alignment not only includes connectivity to underserved areas of the city but also the establishment of a multi-model transit hub, development of local enterprises which are able to become regional champions to compete beyond Malaysia in providing maintenance, repair and operations services.

He added that MRT Corp will hold more briefings to share more details on the MRT3 Circle Line blueprint as the project progresses.

 

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MRT3 Circle Line to complete Klang Valley transport system, say public transport operators

 

KUALA LUMPUR (March 15): Major public transportation players in the country have pledged their support towards Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3), given the megaproject's beneficial outcomes.

This is after Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong in his speech said that the government is looking for ways to integrate all the train lines in the Klang Valley — Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), Monorail, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTM) and the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

"MRT3 will also expand the public transport coverage network in the Klang Valley and will provide access to transit rail for communities that currently do not or have less access to public transport services," he said at the MRT3 Circle Line Project media conference on Wednesday.

Prasarana Malaysia Bhd president and group chief executive officer (CEO) Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah said Prasarana, as the country's rail services owner-operator, sees the MRT3 helping the public ecosystem in the country, especially in the Klang Valley.

MRT Kajang Line train

"Because of the pandemic, we faced many challenges where at its height, Prasarana's ridership before the pandemic was about 1.25 million a day. In the worst months of the crisis, our ridership was less than 300,000. Of course, now it is improving.

"With the MRT3 line, we believe we are confident that we will be able to achieve the 40% model share set by the government by 2030 and our ridership will increase more than two million a day by the time it is completed," he said.

Mohd Azharuddin further noted that MRT3 is a complete rail system in the Klang Valley as it provides connectivity across major rail lines.

"For Prasarana, we operate five of these lines towards MRT, namely MRT Kajang (MRT 1), MRT Putrajaya (MRT 2), LRT Ampang and Sri Petaling, LRT Kelana Jaya and also the KL Monorail.

MRT3 Info graphic - The Star.com.my 

"Why these lines are important is because they enable people, the passengers to interchange to go to their destinations faster, and they enable economic programmes.

"We also support the proposal by MRT3 regarding ensuring the transit oriented developments (TODs) along the lands surrounding the stations, especially on affordable housing. In this regard, our view, the ridership will significantly improve with the completion of MRT3," he said.

KTM chief operating officer Mohd Zain Md Taha said some of the reasons why the country's largest railway company supports this development is because KTM Komuter and electric train services can also expand their connectivity, especially for the city area and areas that are not served by KTM Komuter.

"With the integrated concept, the mobility of the passengers will be increased along with the seamless movement of passengers throughout their destinations," he said.

As for Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak, he concurred with the views of Mohd Azharuddin and Mohd Zain.

"We will have four major interchanges for ECRL stations. We have three with KTM, one in Temerloh, Serendah Baru and Jalan Kastam respectively. Of course, the important one for the passengers will be in ITT Gombak where it will be connected with the LRT Kelana Jaya Line," he added.

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Wee: ECRL project proceeding on schedule

PETALING JAYA: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is progressing smoothly and according to its construction schedule, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

“I am happy that the construction progress of the ECRL project is running smoothly and according to the construction schedule.

“With the effort and cooperation of all parties, I am confident that we can complete the ECRL project as planned,” he said during a visit to the construction site in Kuala Terengganu yesterday morning.

Dr Wee Ka Siong visit Terengganu - fb

Dr Wee was briefed by Kuala Terengganu Division Bridge Construction chief Wang Jian Guo.

The 665km-long ECRL will traverse Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang, and link to Port Klang via the northern part of Selangor.

The minister also visited the Road Transport Department (JPJ) state headquarters in Kuala Terengganu, where he praised the performance and quality of service provided.

Dr Wee commended the staff led by its director Zulkarnian Yasin.

“The implementation of the completely cashless payment system is a good approach as it simplifies things for people and saves time spent queuing at JPJ counters.

“By optimising the use of the six existing kiosks and adding another six this year, it can guarantee fast service and reduce waiting time at the counters, providing comfort to the public when dealing with JPJ.

“The existence of a special lane or ‘prime lane’ that prioritises the disabled, pregnant women, elderly and victims of the recent floods is praiseworthy as it will help the public with their dealings here at JPJ,” he said during the visit.

Dr Wee said the addition of 20 JPJ cars this year will help provide services to people who lived far from the department or Urban Transformation Centre branches, especially catering to rural folk.

He said the Stage Bus System Transformation (SBST) known as MyBas, (a subsidy programme for stop-and-go bus services), has been implemented smoothly in Terengganu

“There are four routes between Kuala Terengganu-Merang Jetty, Kuala Terengganu-Marang, Kuala Terengganu-Bukit Payung and within Kuala Terengganu city which have been created to meet the needs of the people,” he said.

Earlier in the afternoon, Dr Wee who is the MCA president, officiated the re-opening of the Marang MCA division service centre, following repairs over a one-and-a-half year period.

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KTMB offers special charter service to ferry bicycles

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 ― Cycling enthusiasts can now explore further experience including in the countryside with the introduction of special charter trains or the Express Bicycle Coach (XKB).

The new service by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) allows cycling enthusiasts to bring along their bicycles into the specially prepared coach to their desired destination to start cycling.

KTMB chief executive officer Mohd Rani Hisham Samsudin said the service was introduced to give hardcore cycling enthusiasts a new and unique experience besides fulfilling the demand from passengers who want to relive the experience of diesel locomotive services as opposed to electric train services.

“When taking the train, they can explore interesting cycling locations along the KTMB train route throughout the country, including Thailand through the cooperation of the State Railway of Thailand.

“This would indirectly make their trip a safer journey apart from being less tiring because they don't have to drive to a farther location,” he told reporters after the launch of the new service here recently.

At the launch, some 150 participants were invited to take a ride on the XKB from the Kuala Lumpur station to the Tanjung Malim station before cycling for almost four hours over a distance of 49 kilometers via Sungai Bil - Behrang Ulu - Sungai Dara - Sungai Bil and cycling back to the Tanjung Malim station.

Mohd Rani Hisham added that the bicycle coach that was introduced was originally a modified passenger seat coach that could accommodate 60 bicycles at a time.

“For now, we have prepared three bicycle coaches and the bicycles will be placed on special equipment to ensure they remain stable during the journey.

“We have also added an ADNS coach (Air-conditioned Day/Night Second) or a sitting coach that can accommodate 60 passengers in the XKB package,” he said and added that the XKB service was a gesture to show support for the Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS).

 

He said the rental cost depends on the type of coach and the travel distance based on the needs and wants of the customers which are offered at an affordable price.

“We also provide rental of special coaches with different facilities such as leisure coaches, conference coaches, special salon coaches, sleeper coaches and buffet coaches which can be accompanied by a bicycle coach according to the customer's request,” he said adding that they were prepared to collaborate with event organisers or promoters.

For cycling enthusiast, Dr Razul Ikmal Ramli who in his 40s, the XKB service was a good effort in encouraging more people to venture into the sport as it facilitates travelling as well as saves time and energy.

 

“Every facility provided is very organised in fact KTMB also provides a special route for cycling, thus allowing fans to enjoy the beauty of the location while promoting the tourism activities available in the area.

“After all, cycling is a recreational activity that promotes green mobility in an effort to maintain a green environment,” said Dr Razul, who is also Mata Hati Malaysia’s secretary.

Meanwhile, bank officer Mohd Saleh Zakaria, 50, plans to use the service during a trip with his cycling club, Santai Riders Cycling Club to the east coast at the end of the year.

“Earlier we rented a bus when we had a cycling trip from Perlis to Hatyai, Thailand, perhaps after this, we will try to take the train.

“I'm sure if we were to drive, it will be tiring and we will run out of energy to ride later,” he said.

YouTube content provider Mohammad Jazlan Nangar, 34, described the service as a golden opportunity for folding bike enthusiasts to ride as a group.

“The presence of this bicycle coach gives us more options, especially when cycling in a group outside the Klang Valley,” said Jazlan who has been involved in cycling since 2014. ― Bernama

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LRT3 New Line - Now Known As Shah Alam Line (Line 11) From Bandar Utama to Johan Setia

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LRT 3 Background

Under the Urban Rail Development Plan (URDP), LRT3 is aimed at catering for local movements in the areas with rail services operating between Klang and Kelana Jaya. This will allow local demands to transfer from Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to LRT3, allowing KTMB to provide a longer distance suburban service. The aim is to complement the KTMB route along a parallel alignment, rather than serve the same catchment areas. Therefore the LRT3 would provide a linkage to Shah Alam from both Klang and Kelana Jaya.

The implementation of the LRT3 also complements other elements of the Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley Master Plan to develop an integrated public transport system.


The LRT3 alignment and stations were determined after an extensive feasibility study by Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) and a three-month public display in 2015 to ensure maximum impact from a social and economic perspective. The three-month public display was held from May to August 2015 and received more than 90% support from close to 7,300 people members of the public.- LRT3 web

Photo - LRT3 twitter

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Shah Alam Line (11) Facts:

Total kilometer - 37km

Starting Station - Bandar Utama, PJ to Johan Setia

Station - 20 stations ( plus 5 provisional station )

2 Integrated Stations - Station 1 (at Bandar Utama - MRT Kajang Line)

Station 7  ( at GCG Glenmarie - LRT Kelana Jaya Line )

Headway - 6 minutes for peak hours at initial stage

List of Shah Alam Line's Station;

1. Bandar Utama ( Interchange with MRT Kajang Line )
2. Kayu Ara
3. BU 11
4. Tropicana ( provisional )
5. Damansara Idaman
6. SS7
7. Glenmarie (Interchange with KJ 37 GCG Glenmarie )
8. Temasya ( provisional )
9. Kerjaya 
10. Stadium Shah Alam
11. Persiaran Hishamudin ( cancelled )
12. Dato'Menteri
13. Raja Muda ( provisional )
14. UiTM Shah Alam
15. Seksyen 7 Shah Alam
16. Bukit Raja ( provisional )
17. Bandar Baru Klang
18. Pasar Besar Klang
19. Jalan Meru
20. Klang
21. Taman Selatan
22. Sri Andalas
23. Klang Jaya
24. Bandar Bukit Tinggi
25. Bandar Botanik ( provisional )
26. Johan Setia

LRT 3 Train Arrived at Batu Gajah - Prasarana 

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The Malaysia-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) - New Railway Link (Updated on June 22, 2022)

About RTS Link

MRT Corp has set up a subsidiary, Malaysia Rapid Transit System Sdn Bhd (MRTS), to be the developer and owner of the civil infrastructure for the Malaysian section of the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) Project Between Johor Bahru and Singapore. The company was incorporated on 5 December 2019.

The RTS Link Project is a railway shuttle link approximately 4km length with two stations, one in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, Malaysia and one in Woodlands, Singapore.

The link will be a modern Light Rail Transit (LRT) system that will provide high volume, fast and efficient transportation system between the two stations.

RTS Proposed Station design - fb MRT Corp

The link will be integrated with public transport systems at both stations, providing an alternative means of transportation that will help alleviate the congestion at immigration checkpoints for both countries.

RTS proposed station design - fb MRT Corp

                                                      

The link will have a capacity of 10,000 passengers per hour, per direction and an expected ridership of about 40,000 passengers per day upon opening.

MRT Corp website The RTS Link is a railway shuttle service which will link the Bukit Chagar Station in Johor Bahru and Woodlands North Station in Woodlands, Singapore. The line is scheduled to open by the end of 2026

Prasarana website

YBhg. Datuk Mohd Farid bin Mohd Adnan, Chairman, RTSO, said: “We understand the strategic importance of the RTS Link in bringing about significant economic and social benefits on both sides of the Causeway, which not long ago was one of the busiest land border crossings in the world. Together with CEO Mr Shamsul Rizal Md Yusof, who came onboard in September 2020, the RTSO board and management are fully committed to deliver the RTS project despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

For the almost 300,000 people who cross the Malaysian-Singapore border daily for work, their journey on the 4km light rail line from one country to the other is expected to take only five minutes, excluding customs clearance. RTS Link has an estimated capacity to transport up to 10,000 passengers an hour in each direction.

Mr Yap Kim Wah, Vice Chairman, RTSO, said: “This important bilateral project will deepen the already warm and friendly commercial, cultural and people-to-people ties between our two countries. The good progress made on the RTS Link project is a testament to the close collaboration among all parties. When it is completed, RTS Link passengers arriving from Johor Bahru can look forward to a seamless connection to other parts of Singapore through the Woodlands North Station on the Thomson-East Coast Line.”

RTSO recently awarded nine contracts worth a total of approximately RM1 billion. Four of the contracts are for core systems. CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co Ltd was awarded the contract for Rolling Stock. Siemens Mobility Sdn Bhd and Siemens Mobility Pte Ltd were awarded the contract for Signalling and Platform Screen Doors. Sapura Rail Systems Sdn Bhd was awarded the contract for the remaining two core systems: the Communications System and the Integrated Supervisory Control System. Details of the remaining five contracts (non-core systems) can be found in the Annex.

Earlier on, a systems consultancy contract was awarded to engineering firm CH2M Services Sdn Bhd to deliver consultancy services for the design, manufacturing, delivery, testing and commissioning of all systems for the RTS line.

Mr Shamsul Rizal Md Yusof, Chief Executive Officer, RTSO, said: “We are pleased with the outcome of the tender exercise. There is a good mix of local and international players working together to make the RTS Link a success.”

RTSO is the joint venture company formed in 2020 by Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) and SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT). A Singapore incorporated company, RTSO will own, design, build, finance and manage the RTS Link operating assets including trains, tracks and systems. This company will also operate and maintain the rail line between Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and Woodlands North in Singapore, including the Wadi Hana depot in Johor Bahru.

MRTS website

 

ECRL : TUNNEL BORING MACHINE FOR ECRL PROJECT ARRIVES FROM CHINA

 

TUNNEL BORING MACHINE FOR ECRL PROJECT ARRIVES FROM CHINA

Excavation Works for Genting Tunnel to Commence in 4Q 2021

Port Klang, 9 July 2021: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project celebrates a major milestone – the arrival of the first of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) as per schedule after extensive factory tests in China.

The TBMs were custom-made for use in hard rock condition and equipped with 4 torque cylinders. Each TBM Head weighs about 900 tons with 25m in length and 8.98m in diameter. Together with its back-support system that houses the control room and substation, it weighs a massive 1,600 tons and measures 266m in length, making them amongst the largest TBMs for rail tunnel excavation in Malaysia.

Manufactured by CCCC Tianhe Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Co Ltd in Shanghai, China, the TBMs had also cleared its Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), prior to being dismantled into 286 packages and started their direct sailing on 25 June 2021 from the Port of Shanghai and arrived Port Klang on 4 July 2021. The largest of these packages is the Forward Main Beam which transportation size weighs 135 tons, 9.3m in length, 3.7m in width and 4.6m in height.

Over the next 4 days, a convoy of trucks and low loader will transport the TBM from Northport to Bentong, Pahang, via the Karak Highway or alternative route passing through Tampin in Negeri Sembilan and Muadzam Shah in Pahang for the oversized cargoes.

The TBM will be reassembled at the project's Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) contractor China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd’s (CCCECRL) site and undergo further testing before it starts its Genting Tunnel excavation works in the fourth quarter of this year.

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) Chairman, Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali, said the ECRL project has entered a new chapter with the delivery of the TBM to spearhead the excavation works for the 16.39 km twin-bore Genting Tunnel between Bentong and Gombak, adding that the delivery bodes well with the decision of the Cabinet Meeting on 2 September 2020 that approved the ECRL Section C to revert to its original alignment of Temerloh – Gombak – Serendah – Port Klang.

“The ECRL project is appreciative that the China made TBM with state-of-the-art technology has been produced and delivered by CCCC as per schedule. We are optimistic that this high-end machine is able to face the engineering challenges and geological conditions when tunnelling across the Titiwangsa Range,” he noted.

Tan Sri Zuki also said it is crucial to start excavation works for Genting Tunnel at the soonest as it is a key component of the ECRL project that will complete the land bridge for freight transportation from Kuantan Port to Port Klang as well as directly link commuters from the East Coast states to Gombak which is a familiar gateway to the federal capital.

MRL Chief Executive Officer, Dato' Sri Darwis Abdul Razak, said the delivery of the TBM is a huge step forward for ECRL’s Section C (Temerloh – Gombak – Serendah – Port Klang) as it will be used to bore through the hilly terrain along the Bukit Tinggi area to facilitate the construction of the 16.39km twin-bore ECRL Genting Tunnel.

“MRL is pleased that the technologically advanced TBM has been thoroughly tested and passed its Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) prior to leaving China. Our technical team that had inspected the TBM at the CCCC plant in Shanghai is also confident that this giant machine is able to perform the task it is specifically designed for,” he said.

“The Genting Tunnel will be the first ECRL tunnel that will be excavated using the TBM method as compared to the drill and blast method used on the project’s existing tunnels. Rest assured, the ECRL team is experience and all geared up to operate the TBM to excavate what will be Malaysia’s longest rail tunnel upon completion,” Dato’ Sri Darwis added.

At the maximum excavation capacity of 700m per month, the TBM will be performing 3 main tasks underground: excavating the tunnel, transporting tons of excavated spoil to the surface, and installing the concrete panels that will line the tunnel. It is expected for the TBM to take about 3 years to bore through the Genting Tunnel.

This is the Cutter Head of the ECRL Project's Tunnel Boring Machine.​It weighs about 900 tons, is 25m in length and 8.98m in diameter.​
This photo was taken while it was being tested at CCCC Tianhe plant in Shanghai before being shipped to Northport. -fc CCCC

Meanwhile, CCC-ECRL's Managing Director Bai Yinzhan said that the arrival of TBM signals more intensified activities for the project.

“In anticipation of the TBM arrival, we are increasing our headcount in Section 7 in Bentong for numerous management and non-management positions such as foremen and crane operators. As we move forward, our plan is to engage more local workforce and create job opportunities for the communities along the alignment. Our team is ready and is looking forward to the TBM's commissioning in the coming months,” said Bai.

Commenting on the TBM’s arrival, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof said: "The handling of project cargo requires special attention, careful assessment and detailed planning throughout the entire process as it involves many factors to be considered to ensure a safe and successful operation. For Northport, the handling of ECRL’s TBM is considered an important and critical operation as it is of national interest. Hence, we have mobilized an optimum number of our skilled and competent conventional cargo workers for this operation, to ensure the safe handling of the cargo while at the same time maintaining our port productivity. Northport is extremely proud and honoured to be part of this important shipment.”

MRL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc.), is the project and asset owner of the ECRL while CCC-ECRL is the EPCC contractor. Scheduled for completion by December 2026, the 665-km ECRL will traverse the East Coast states of Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang before linking the Klang Valley on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The ECRL will significantly cut travel time and connect Kota Bharu with ITT Gombak in approximately 4 hours.

TBM ECRL - fb CCCC

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LRT SP17 Bukit Jalil – Support National Stadium and sport activities connection.

Located at the strategic area, LRT SP17 Bukit Jalil is very popular before covid 19 pandemic as sports station under Sri Petaling / Putra Heights line or well known as Sri Petaling line.  

 

LRT Bukit Jalil is a side platform type

LRT SP 17 Bukit Jalil’s location - click

6 car coach Ampang / Sri Petaling line

The huge size of the station shall supports all the sport activities and other facilities such as prayer room, pathway to National Stadium, big parking spaces. 

New 6 coach Ampang/Sri Petaling Line train

Started its revenue in 1998 as STAR LRT, this line is under Rapid Rail management, one of Prasarana’s subsidiaries. There are stations that’s important the likes of LRT Bandar Tasik Selatan, LRT Putra Heights, which is crucial to rail integration in Klang Valley.

 

The sport surrounding view at concourse level

Located is closest to Stadium National Bukit Jalil, this LRT crucial to sports places nearby the like of Majlis Sukan Negara. In the event of football, FAM and RapidKl was work closely to ensure the smooth operations

'Commuters are also advised to ‘park ‘n ride’ along the Sri Petaling route, specifically at the Putra Height, Awan Besar, Muhibbah, Kinrara BK5, IOI Puchong Jaya, Pusat Bandar Puchong, Taman Perindustrian Puchong, Sungai Besi and Bandar Tasik Selatan stations and take the LRT to Bukit Jalil, it said. Operating hours at other LRT and MRT stations will be be according to normal hours but will allow commuters to exit and continue their way to the interchange stations at the Maluri, Plaza Rakyat and Merdeka Stations to use the MRT or at Masjid Jamek to go to the Kelana Jaya route.

At the same time, commuters can also switch to the Kelana Jaya or the MRT line at the Pasar Seni interchange station' – the Sundaily 29/11/2018

Above media statement shows the important of public transport

Related info regarding RapidKl and FAM’s closed communication to ensure smooth communication - click

The signage for customer's convenience and obvious sport station concept at all area

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KL Sentral Major Facelift in The Cards; Wee

 

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is mulling a major upgrade on Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur (KL Sentral), the first since it opened for operation in 2001, to cater the increasing number of commuters and traffic volume in the area.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the facelift was timely as the transportation hub has exceeded its 100,000 daily commuters capacity.

"KL Sentral receives an average of 200,000 commuters daily prior to the Covid-19 pandemic and currently it caters to about 70,000 commuters everyday.

"The upgrade plan needs to be drawn from a holistic view, not just in providing public transportation to the public, but to have a comfortable terminal.

"We will hold further discussions with the stakeholders on this," he told reporters after distributing Ramadan giveaways to KL Sentral users in conjunction with its 20th anniversary celebration today.

Earlier in a speech, Wee said KL Sentral has set a global benchmark for transit-oriented development as it has a reference for similar establishments in countries like Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Republic of Guinea and New Zealand.

"It is an honourable recognition for the country's transportation system development, in line in with our efforts to make Malaysia an exemplary developed nation.

"Malaysians, especially those in the Klang Valley continue to benefit from services at KL Sentral, which is a landmark in the capital city."

When talking about measures put in place amidst the pandemic, Wee assured commuters' safety was the highest priority because this was emphasised in all aspects of the terminal's operations.

He said Wee said KL Sentral would continue to be a vital transport hub with two upcoming mega rail projects.

"Upon completion of the East Coast Rail Link ( ECRL) project and south-bound Electric Train Services (ETS), we will further see an increase of daily commuters at KL Sentral.

"This place will be the biggest interchange point (in the country). We have to address the congestion issue in the area and conduct a traffic impact assessment."

When recalling the history of the KL Sentral Site, Wee said it was originally a marshalling yard owned by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) and used as a depot and warehouse to repair rail coaches.

"In 1997, MRCB's subsidiary Kuala Lumpur Sentral Sdn Bhd was given the mandate to develop a modern transportation hub through a concessionaire.

"At the time, the 29.13ha land was earmarked for a business hub, now known as KL Sentral CBD due to its strategic location and was expected to attract foreign investors in Malaysia."

Following this, plans to upgrade the public transportation in the city were put in motion, in tandem with infrastructure development, which saw the development of KL Sentral.

At the same event, MRCB Foundation contributed a total of RM100,000 to assist the B40 community including the visually-impaired individuals affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The beneficiaries were the Malaysian Foundation for the Blind, PPR Lembah Pantai, Lighthouse Children Welfare Home Association Kuala Lumpur and Selangor and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Baitul Hasan Kuala Lumpur.

This contribution will benefit about 500 people by providing food aid and sponsoring basic household items for the charity homes. NST.com.my

Construction of MRT3 project to continue, says Wee

SUNGAI BULOH: The construction of the Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3) project, which was suspended by the previous government, will begin in the second half of this year.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said as such, the ministry had given Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) three months to update the studies that have been conducted previously on the implementation of the project, to be presented to the cabinet.

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Datuk Seri Ir Wee Ka Siong

"In the recent cabinet meeting, the government has agreed to go ahead with the MRT3 Circle Line and MRT Corp was given three months to update the studies which include the cost of this project," he told reporters here today. He said this after inspecting the operational availability of the first phase of the Putrajaya MRT line from Sri Damansara Sentral MRT Station to Kampung Batu MRT Station, Kuala Lumpur.

Also present were Deputy Finance Miniser I Datuk Abd Rahim Bakri and Transport Ministry secretary-general Datuk Isham Ishak.

Wee said the cost of the project would be decided based on the studies conducted by MRT Corp.

In 2018, the then Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the implementation of the MRT3 was put on hold to reduce the burden of government debt.

On the Putrajaya MRT line, Wee said the project reached 97 per cent in construction progress, and is expected to begin operations in August.

He said the remaining three per cent of the 17.5 km MRT line project would involve testing and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems as well as trial operations.

Wee said the second phase of the project from Kampung Batu to Putrajaya, which has recorded an overall progress of 87 per cent, is scheduled to start operations in Jan 2023.

The total construction cost of the Putrajaya line is RM30.53 billion. – BERNAMA

ECRL postponement: Govt suffers RM1.25 million in losses a day

ECRL postponement: Govt suffers RM1.25 million in losses a day

By Bernama - March 29, 2021 @ 9:24pm

PUTRAJAYA: The government incurs about RM1.25 million in losses a day following the Selangor state government's decision to postpone the realignment agreement of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.

"Section A has been completed while Section B has been completed in terms of planning and arrangements to proceed with the project," he said.

The Selangor state government reportedly disagreed with the proposed realignment of the ECRL involving Section C even though MRL had provided solutions and mitigation involving environmental protection, minimising social impact and improving rail connectivity.

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said the Malaysia-China mega railway project has been delayed for about a year and might be delayed further if the Selangor state government remained adamant with its decision.

"I hope the Selangor state government will decide on which line it has decided on. For me, there is no reason for the Selangor state government to postpone its decision because we (MRL) have given all the explanations related to the project," he told reporters after launching his book entitled '365 Hari: Aspirasi dan Cabaran Mohd Zuki Ali', here today.

On the ECRL project, Mohd Zuki said it was divided into three sections namely Section A (Kota Bharu-Dungun), Section B (Dungun-Mentakab), and Section C (Mentakab-Port Klang) and was expected to fully complete in December 2026.

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali

Zuki said the matter would be brought to the Cabinet by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong soon.

Meanwhile, Zuki, who is also Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) said the book revolved around the challenges he faced as the 15th KSN, starting with political unrest, followed by the Covid-19 pandemic that affected the country's economy, adding that the book was expected to be ready by the end of the year. --BERNAMA

ECRL alignment extended to 665km, says transport minister

ECRL picture - Astro Awani

PUTRAJAYA, March 9 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has been further enhanced by extending the original alignment of 640 kilometres (km) to 665km as a more efficient rail alignment system.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said the additional alignment will encompass the original 30km which is 24km from Jalan Kastam (Port Klang) to West Port and 6km from Jalan Kastam to the North Port.


“This is the reason why we have to build a land bridge and optimise the usage of rail.

“The primary objective of constructing ECRL is as a cargo route which is 70 per cent cargo and 30 per cent for passenger. So we need to ensure there are returns,” he told an MOT Malaysia Prihatin Achievement interview recently.

An overall study was also carried out to improve ECRL logistic advantages especially involving issues of train congestion and safety currently faced by going through KL Sentral. At the same time, we are also offering better passenger service with connectivity to other public transport to Kuala Lumpur via Gombak Integrated Terminal.


Wee stressed that the success of ECRL is not only reverting to its original alignment but with improvement by passing through Serendah and linking Port Klang, with West and North Port.

“In terms of engineering cost, it only involved about RM50 billion compared to RM46.379 billion which did not include land acquisition which would take it to more than RM54 billion,” he said.

All technical problems faced by the mega project such as heritage sites, Orang Asli settlements and dams which have been amicably resolved.

The project which is expected to be ready in 2026, has reached 20.37 per cent completion in January 2021 compared to the original schedule of 19.39 per cent.

“The progress is due to Section B (Dungun-Mentakab) which was 9.47 per cent completed compared to 5.83 per cent as scheduled,” he said. — Bernama

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KTM Beri 10% Diskaun April ini

Pengguna Perkhidmatan Tren Elektrik (ETS) akan dapat menikmati potongan diskaun RM10 bagi setiap tiket di bawah kempen promosi Cuti-Cuti Malaysia bermula April ini.

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) berkata kempen dengan kerjasama Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia (MOTAC) itu akan berlangsung selama tiga bulan hingga 30 Jun ini.

“Selaras pelancaran kempen ini, KTMB juga ingin memaklumkan jualan tiket bagi perkhidmatan ETS untuk perjalanan 1 April hingga 30 Sept 2021 akan dibuka mulai esok 15 Mac, dengan sebanyak 24 perkhidmatan ETS disediakan menggunakan jadual waktu sedia ada.


“Jualan tiket ini dibuka bagi membolehkan orang ramai membuat perancangan awal untuk bercuti di dalam negeri tertakluk kepada arahan semasa oleh pihak kerajaan,” demikian menurut kenyataan KTMB hari ini.

Kaunter ETS di KL Sentral

Bagaimanapun diskaun berkenaan hanya boleh dinikmati pengguna yang membuat pembelian tiket melalui aplikasi KTMB Mobile (KITS) atau laman sesawang KTMB.

Langkah itu bertujuan menggalakkan penggunaan secara dalam talian sesuai dengan norma baharu Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan susulan COVID-19, kata KTMB.

Menurut kenyataan itu, promosi diskaun di bawah kempen berkenaan akan diperluas untuk merangkumi perkhidmatan KTM Antarabandar dalam masa terdekat.

- Bernama

The Malaysia-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS)

The RTS is a 4 km shuttle system between Johor Bahru in Malaysia and Woodlands in Singapore. Conceived in 2010 and announced in 2011, the RTS serves as a convenient and cost-effective shuttle system integrated with both public transport systems on both sides of the border.

The first phase of the RTS project was a joint engineering study that was conducted by a consortium consisting of Aecom Perunding Sdn. Bhd., Aecom Singapore Pte. Ltd. and SA Architects Sdn. Bhd., and was completed in 2013. Phase Two of the project began at the end of 2014

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Bukit Chagar artist impression

The Bukit Chagar station will eature a four-storey building, encompassing the train platform and an immigration, customs and quarantine complex (CIQ), said MRTS chief executive Mohd Zarif Hashim in a speech.

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The project facility will be part of a transit-oriented development with an adjoining transport hub and mixed property development, he added.

"The RTS Link project is a rail project which is fast and efficient, to facilitate more convenient travel between Singapore and Malaysia, especially for the comfort of Johor residents. It will connect the Bukit Chagar station, which is located next to the JB Sentral station, to the Woodlands North station in Singapore 4km away," said Mohd Zarif.

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