LRT, Monorail and MRT Best Transportation System in Malaysia - Work In Progress

There are talking about rail system generally and comparison made with another rail performance in another country such as US and UK. However, in Malaysia rail industry are growth gradually. 

As for now KTM is the 'pioneer' in the industry, later on is STAR LRT (Ampang/Sri Petaling line-1996) and PUTRA LRT2 (Kelana Jaya line- 1998), KL Monorail (Aug 2003) and the latest is Mass Rapid Transit (MRT- 2016)) Kajang line and Putrajaya line is in progress and shall be start their revenue in mid of 2021 for first phase

Few years ago, Ampang/Sri Petaling line had replace old train (Adtranz-Walkers) with the new set of train with SATO CBTC (communication_based control control) system as evolution of rail industry in Malaysia.

The new Ampang Line train - video from Prasarana Malaysia Berhad , click here

1996-Old STR-LRT train

TV3's doing the coverage on MRT SBK train system is showing that how important rail industry and something that must be proud of.

In October 2012, the consortium SSSC was awarded the contract to supply 58 new driverless four-car metro trains for the Metro Klang Valley MRT project. The fully automatic system, which went into service in December 2016 has since changed the way urban and suburban Malaysians commute.

Some value input video from Siemens  MRT.

'Each four-car train set has a capacity of 1,200 passengers. MRT Corp has set itself a daily ridership target of 400,000 commuters. The Inspiro trains are able to accommodate such loads as they are much more spacious than the light rail transit (LRT) trains that are in operation at the moment. The interior of the driverless trains is designed by DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of the BMW Group'- 

The Edgemarket.com

Kajang line (formerly known as SBK) has started their operation in 2016 and the expansion project to complete Putrajaya line phase 1 is in progress

Debate on MRT Malaysia is better than New York City Subway or London Underground are always written in social media. However,  as Malaysian shall be proud of it as mention in the New Straits Time on July 27, 2017 wrotes by NOORSYAZWAN NAZRI, Final-year student of Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey

 

Sources from Youtube: Secret of New York City Subway System

As for conclusion, Malaysia are on the right track to become efficient rail service provider in future with the right mindset of people who run the country. It is work in progress ...

References: 

Prasarana Malaysia Berhad

 Nigel Craven (Youtube)

TV3 Malaysia Official

The Star.com.my

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Integrated Station LRT Masjid Jamek KJ13 Kelana Jaya to Ampang Sri Petaling Line

In previous posting, I has mention about tourist attractions at Masjid Jamek area. 

 Interesting part is both line are available as we call it integration (INTERCHANGE -from the map) station whereby there are 2 pathway to Ampang /Sri Petaling line (3/4). Pathway number 1 is to Sentul Timur (number 4) and pathway number 2 is to Ampang/Sri Petaling line (number 3)

Interchange and Connecting Station Concept

INTERCHANGE station - you can use the same ticket/token/smart card to reach your last station, however CONNECTING station is different.

CONNECTING station - Passenger need to exit through auto gate at station, then need to enter again like your first journey 

New LRT Kelana Jaya KLAV 27 Train

LRT Masjid Jamek 13

Masjid Jamek Kelana Jaya line platform - Interchange

Vice versa Interchange Pathway

Connecting and Interchange Concept

After reach at Masjid Jamek platform, there is escalator, staircase or lift to concourse level where you can see another signage as below picture

Signage to Ampang & Sentul Timur - Interchange

Integration Maps at concourse -see the INTERCHANGE and CONNECTING

Below point is whereby users need to be careful of the direction - to Ampang & Putra Heights ot tp Sentul Timur ( towards lLRT PWTC )

Very Important Signage at Concourse - Interchange

Escalators to Jamek Plaza (#3) - Interchange

Another Pathway to Ampang / Sentul Timur Underpass - Interchange

Pathway From Sentul Timur to Kelana Jaya (#5) - Interchange

Masjid Jamek Underpass

LRT Masjid Jamek Concourse and vice versa pathway

Plaza Jamek Pathway to Ampang/Sri Petaling Line - Interchange

And you if come from Sentul Timur line, you will see another (opposite) signage to Kelana Jaya line

From Sentul Timur to Kelana Jaya - Interchange at Jamek Plaza

You shall see Ampang/Sri Petaling line train is known by AMY. This route can feeds to another important stations such as;

Bandar Tasik Selatan

TBS connection

Plaza Rakyat

Bukit Jalil

LRT Putra Heights KJ37

Interchange to Ampang / Putra Heights Line

LRT Ampang / Putra Heights Line

This is the basic information that shall assist you to understand the INTERCHANGE station an CONNECTING concept.

Below video from Youtube Kltransit Travel Channel shall made you clear on the connecting concept

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LRT Kelana Jaya Line Stories

A Superb Improvement: RapidKL Introduced New Journey Planner PULSE

Hi rail and bus users at Klang Valley and under RapidKL

Today there is good news for Rapid KL users as they embarked Moovit application. You can download it a very good improvement that they finally have this application RapidKL Journey Planner. So that you can plan your journey and manage your time efficiently. More info click RapidKL

RapidKL new journey planner application PULSE is a very good improvement in public transportation in Klang Valley, Rapid Penang, and Rapid Kuantan Malaysia.

PULSE on Ios sample

In other major city in the world, the journey planner is a government initiatives to provide it. For example in London gov.uk plan-a-journey. However in Japan, there are multiple owner of the journey planner. For example Japan navitime is a popular for tourist

Another additional information on rail and bus service under RapidKL is Moovit

Japan Travel

Android download link

Ios Apple download link

Moovit sample page

Please contact myrapid.com.my if you have any difficulties.

Hope you can enjoy this new facility and do promote it to your colleague.

Rail Asia Conference & Expo Nov 2020 - Thailand

There are bright future for rail industry especially in Asia. It is look like Thailand are progressing more compares to other South East Asia country

RAIL Asia Expo is the most important platform for rail professionals in Southeast Asia. RAIL Asia 2020 is expected to attract over 3,000 key stakeholders from throughout Asia's rail industry to include operators, government, contractors, institutes, consultants, suppliers, investors and other rail and metro professionals. Alongside the RAIL Asia Expo is a full programme of Technical Tours, Networking Reception, Product Launches, Workshop, Seminars and the International Conference

Date: Nov 25 - 26, 2020

City: Bangkok

Venue: Makkasan Airport Rail Link Expo Halls

Many rail industry player were involved in the latest Rail Asia expo

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Thailand growth for rail industry as they have financial advantage and shall impact on their economic for the long run

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MRT Kajang and Putrajaya Line

LRT Ampang / Sri Petaling Line

General Safety For LRT RapidKL User

Safety and Guidance at LRT Kuala Lumpur- Your Must See It

Some of us are too worried about covid 19 pandemic, yes you are right. But daily needs and routine must as usual for some people who is relying on pay day method or some who are scheduled go to workplace or whatever reason.

New normal practices and compulsory checking before entering premises NewNorm

MySejahtera QR code at entrance LRT station

Our economic need people who are travelling and moving as previous situation but nowadays new SOP are in place and need to follow strictly. Besides the pandemic, there are safety concern you may think before use of public transport in Kuala Lumpur. 

Trespassing are the common problem in the system. For various reasons, they jump onto the track near the plaform.

Emergency Signage Guidelines

I will share the signage, items that are very useful at stations and onboard train for you to use during emergency. Holding sanction is important to avoid any circumstance of breaking. Instruction to hold the sanction are given to avoid injury. 

Hand grip must be hold for standing and electronic door map as guidance

Try to remain seated while the train is in motion. If you need to move while the train is in motion, please use handrails and nearest hand grip. Sometimes, there are reason for train apply emergency brakes


Electronic door maps are in place for accuracy of your destination. In addition for wheelchair, the safety belting also can be used besides wheelchair braking itself and please hold the nearest handle.

Wheelchair Safety Belt onboard LRT Kelana Jaya 

Lets talk to the station staffs or Control Centre if you have an emergency and let travel using public transport. Just pick up the yellow phone which is located at end of platform and speaks.

Platform Emergency Phone to Control Centre

There are more items you need to know and shall benefited to you during emergency. The yellow phone at every platform shall be useful during emergency

Report any issue related to your safety, crime scene to Control Centre

Emergency contact number to RapidKl Sdn Bhd - 0378852585 or go to RapidKl websites or call 999 (MERS)

My30 Jimat Giler and Tourist Packages - All Cashless

MY30 Jimat Giler For Malaysians - Promo #1

Only RM30.00 monthly for unlimited journey within RapidKL rail and buses

My30 promo extension in 2021 Malaysian Budget

New Cashless Promotion - Unlimited Travel (TnGo medium) - Promo #2

What is the price of MyCity Pass?

First time purchase:

MyCity 1-Day Pass - RM15

MyCity 3-Day Pass - RM25

Purchase with customer’s own Touch N’ Go card OR Renewal of pass:

MyCity 1-Day Pass - RM5

MyCity 3-Day Pass - RM15

Where to buy?

You can purchase MyCity Pass from the Rapid KL Customer Service Offices at:

1. All LRT stations
2. All MRT stations
3. All Monorail stations

For easy information reagarding Rapid KL Prasarana journey planner you may try it first 

My1 and 3 days unlimited promo (from RapidKL web)

The price of unlimited is very low as your journey is longer within the validity. By using TnGo card it is very convenience to user and easy to reload TnGo 

Best Tourist Attractions at KLCC LRT Relaxing Hours

One of important LRT station in Kuala Lumpur is KLCC station

Last posting regarding tourism, I was written about Masjid Jamek's area. There are many others places such as at KLCC LRT station you can explore. Just follow SOPs during this covid 19 pandemic as that is our routine and you have take care to yourself. It is a must you need to scan MySejahtera QR code, temperature scanning.

I see there are many videos uploaded on the route to LRT KLCC from various station. 

ENTRANCE # 1 -FROM SHOPPING MALL AVENUE K

From main road at Jalan Ampang (another pathway to mall and LRT) you shall see Avenue K (AK) signage first.

'Hidden' LRT KLCC inside AK Shopping Mall

AK entrance where you need to pass this door and proceed until you see the escalator to concourse level. Before you boarding, better you explore around Avenue K, there are many food shops inside this shopping mall and other outlets

Jalan Ampang AK Entrance

Here we go...there are some view at surrounding LRT KLCC especially at Avenue K (AK) shopping mall just inside the entrance

AK lobby

The escalator and pathway to LRT KLCC

From upper level, you can see the pathway to LRT KLCC under ground station whereby there are concourse area located. If your travel by LRT, you need to exit the gates and the mall is just after it.

Best Chicken Rice in KL

ENTRANCE #2 FROM SURIA KLCC

There are escalator and OKU ramp under Suria KLCC management and maintain by them inside the underground

Suria KLCC Stair To LRT

Vice Versa Pathway to Suria KLCC

You need to explore it because there a lot of restaurant here. I will share it later my next 

sharing..

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OTHER VIEW ON LRT KLCC

LRT Kelana Jaya Line Stories