Penang LRT construction to begin Q4 2024 – Loke
Construction of the Penang LRT project will begin in the fourth quarter of this year, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, reported The Star. The Penang LRT Mutiara Line project has been …
ECRL progress now at 62.4% – Kota Bharu-Gombak alignment to be completed by Dec 2026 as scheduled
Construction of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has now progressed to the 62.4% completion mark, according to Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) CEO Darwis Abdul Razak. He said that construction is proceeding …
Malaysian government considering leasing method for products, assets of transportation services – Loke
The Malaysian government is considering a leasing method for products and assets for transportation services, such as trains, in order to maximise their lifespan, Bernama has reported. Through this method, the government …
Prasarana rail, bus peak hours extended for Ramadan
Prasarana has announced that starting from today, and for the rest of the fasting month of Ramadan, the peak hours for its rail and bus services will be extended. The extension of …
RM257 million required to maintain KTMB assets; Phase 1 train track upgrading to be complete Q2 2024
A sum of RM257 million is required for the annual maintenance of railway assets managed by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), New Straits Times has reported. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, …
Rapid KL MyCity 1-day travel pass now costs RM1 more at RM6 due to new Klang Valley MRT, LRT lines
Rapid KL operator Prasarana Malaysia has announced that the price of its MyCity one-day travel pass has increased by RM1 starting today, March 8. This means the unlimited pass, introduced back in …
KTM to add 10 new ETS sets starting from early 2025
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) will be adding 10 new sets of electric train service (ETS) coaches to its rail service, with the first of these scheduled to begin operation early next year, …
Prasarana to expand payment options for its public transport services, starting with Rapid KL buses
Prasarana is set to implement an open payment system for its rail and bus services in the Klang Valley, which will allow users to pay for their fares using methods other than …
Transit shuttle vans may not ease traffic congestion; Malaysians prefer to commute by private vehicles
Bus lane in Kuala Lumpur Following the Malaysian government's approval of a RM50 million allocation for the expansion of bus lanes and the purchase of 100 units of Demand Response Transit (DRT) …
Malaysian gov’t approves RM50 million to extend bus lane, purchase Demand Response Transit shuttle vans
Bus lane in Kuala Lumpur The Malaysian government has approved and channelled an allocation of RM50 million for the expansion of special bus lanes, and for the purchase of 100 units of …
KL-Singapore HSR concept proposals evaluation to take two months; Malaysian government approval next
Seven concept proposals have been received from firms and consortiums interested in the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) project, and the evaluation of these proposals is expected to take two …
Underground Concert at Sunway Lagoon tomorrow – 4 stations on BRT Sunway Line extended till 1.30 am
Click to enlarge Rock fans, anyone going to the Underground Concert at Sunway Lagoon tomorrow? The three headlining bands are big names - Hujan, Bunkface and Butterfingers. Yes, the latter is still …
Transport ministry says it plans to refurbish older ETS, Komuter trains to improve frequency of rail service
The transport ministry says that there are plans to refurbish older electric train service (ETS) and Komuter train sets to help Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) increase the capacity and frequency of its …
Rapid KL customer support is now 6-12am, 365 days
Klang Valley commuters, Rapid KL has announced that its customer support via all channels is now operational between 6am to midnight 12am, 365 days a year. Yes, that includes all public holidays. …
Flat rate RM5 one-way fare for Malaysians on KTM’s Shuttle Tebrau service to begin on August 1, 2024
Last December, it was announced that Malaysians would begin paying a RM5 flat rate for a one-way ride on the Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Shuttle Tebrau service from Woodlands, Singapore to Johor …
LRT track between Masjid Jamek, Bandaraya reopens – Ampang/Sri Petaling line expects 200k riders daily
Good news for Klang Valley commuters. The LRT track between Masjid Jamek and Bandaraya stations has reopened, and Rapid Rail is targeting average daily ridership on the LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling line to …
MRT Putrajaya Line service disrupted this morning by trespasser between Tmn Naga Emas, Sg Besi stations
The MRT Putrajaya Line had a service disruption this morning between the Taman Naga Emas and Sungai Besi stations due to a trespassing incident that was reported just before 5am. Auxiliary police …
Penang LRT project alignment revamp likely as transport ministry takes over; may not begin this year
There will likely be modifications to the proposed RM10 billion light rail transit (LRT) project alignment in Penang following its takeover by the transport ministry, according to Penang chief minister Chow Kon …
Rapid KL bus service for Alam Suria Puncak Perdana, Sunway Kayangan from Feb 15 – route 754 extended
Click to enlarge Good news for those living in Alam Suria Puncak Perdana and Sunway Kayangan. Rapid KL has realigned the route 754 bus and it now has a couple of stops …
KTM open payment system launched – debit/credit cards, Apple/Samsung Pay for Komuter; ETS excluded
KTM's open payment system (OPS) was launched by transport minister Anthony Loke at Ipoh's railway station yesterday. Just like with tolls, OPS allows the customer to pay using debit or credit cards, …
