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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• MRT Kajang and Putrajaya Line

“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.

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"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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Rapid KL Clarifies Matters On Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) Entrance

 

News: Rapid KL Clarifies Matters On Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) Entrance

KUALA LUMPUR, 15 February – Rapid KL wishes to provide clarification on the issues raised by a Tik Tok account user that goes by the name Sam Wong. The video, taken at 7.10pm on 13 February and posted on Mr. Wong’s Tik Tok account on same date at 10.30pm, showed that three (3) ticket vending machines (TVM) could not be used and the customer service counter was unmanned.

Frustrating Tik Tok by a man goes viral

At the moment, the Level 1 entrance to Hang Tuah Station from LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC), which was used by Mr. Wong, is yet to be opened to the public. While pedestrians are allowed to enter the station from this entrance, its facilities, such as TVM and entrance gates that would lead to the Monorail platform, are currently under testing and yet to be operational.

In order to access the Monorail platform, passengers are advised to use the LRT Ampang entrance located on the ground floor. Directional signages, and customer service assistants and Auxiliary Police would be placed on Level 1 at all times to provide assistance.

The BBCC entrance is expected to commence operations on 28 February 2022.

Rapid KL apologises for the anxiety and inconvenience caused and has reached out directly to Mr. Wong

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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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KL Monorail MR6 and MRT KG18A Bukit Bintang Attractions

 

KL Monorail MR6 - Bukit Bintang and MRT Bukit Bintang KG18A.

There are ways of transportation mode in Golden Triangle in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This is an easy way to Low Yatt Plaza, BERJAYA Time Square using rail as a mode of transport

Here we go - another important Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd station, a subsidiary of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad

KL Monorail train in Bukit Bintang

The station is one of station under Station Naming Right (SNR) program - which is rent to Air Asia

KL Monorail Bukit Bintang MR6 is very popular amongst local and foreign tourist. There are many popular places to visit in Bukit Bintang area. There are hotels, IT and electronics Low Yatt Plaza shop lot and many employment in the area.

KL Monorail Entrance C's view

Location of Air Asia KL Monorail Bukit Bintang- click

Address : Bukit Bintang KL Monorail 55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Started its operation in August 2003 under Berjaya Group and was deploy under Rapid Rail Sendirian Berhad then in 2004 together with Kelana Jaya Line and Ampang Sri Petaling Line

Another advantage of Monorail stations is located at busy traffic flow such as Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR), Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Imbi

I Setan - one of attraction mall in the area

Amenities and nearest important places:

• Low Yat Plaza
• Pavilion Bukit Bintang
• ANSA Hotel
• WOLO Hotel
• IZUMI Hotel

KL Monorail Bukit Bintang Entrance C

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KL Monorail Air Asia-Bukit Bintang Platform design.

• Side Platform Design - Platform 2 towards Monorail KL Sentral
• Platform 1 towards Monorail Titiwangsa

Platform 2 to KL Sentral station

Concourse level KL Monorail to customer service counter

MRT Interchange with KL Monorail station - Entrance C

Another connectivity provided by rail is MRT Kajang Line. Connecting to this Monorail is MRT Bukit Bintang KG18A is around the corner and easy to find 

MRT Bukit Bintang Entrance C

MRT Kajang Line is an option to Bukit Bintang area as KL Monorail capacity is nearly full during weekend. This is easy way ( cara mudah ) ke BERJAYA Times Square and Bukit Bintang area.

MRT Multiple Entrances

More signage to multiple entrance from MRT Bukit Bintang

Interchange MRT Kajang Line to KL Monorail

Door D pathway to KL Monorail AirAsia Bukit Bintang

MRT Bukit Bintang KG18A concourse level

MRT Bukit Bintang is an underground station, similar to MRT Pasar Seni. There are 7 stations underground station in MRT Kajang Line ( 7 under ground station )

Underground MRT Bukit Bintang platform 2

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MRT Taman Pertama KG23 - Link to KL City; Another Gift to Cheras Residents

 Link Cheras to KL City

MRT Taman Pertama KG23 is located in crowded Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The nearest MRT station is MRT Taman Midah KG24, ( have park and ride station ) and MRT Maluri KG22. Started its revenue and operation in 2017 under phase 2 of MRT SBK ( formerly known as Sg. Buloh - Kajang ) Line.

MRT Taman Pertama is a side platform -Platform 1 to Kajang,platform 2 to Kwasa Sentral

Entrance A to resident area

Entrance B to Velodrome pathway 

Location; Google's map

MRT Taman Pertama address: 35, Jalan 2/90, Taman Pertama, 55300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, click for Google's location. This MRT station is closer to Jalan Cheras, Jalan Yaacob Latif

MRT Taman Pertama Google's location

Facilities, Amenities and Important Places:

 

• SekolahMenengah Kebangsaan Cheras
• TamanPertama, Cheras
• Cantik Apartment Jalan Senohong
• Lift, escalator
• OKU friendly user
• Toilets
• Prayer rooms
• Customer Service Office
• TnGo reload KIOSK (AVM)
• MyNews KIOSK.
• Bus and bus stop
• Hotel Mezzo- near MRT Taman Pertama
• VistariaResidensi Taman Pertama

Entrance B - to Velodrom side

MRT Pertama Concourse

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LRT Ampang / Sri Petaling Line

MRT Kajang and Putrajaya Line

MRT Kajang and Putrajaya Line

LRT Kelana Jaya Line