Firms May Invest in Light Rail, Traffic Lights


Japanese technology companies Toshiba Corp and Kyosan Electric have met with Phnom Penh Municipality to discuss investing in a light rail system and new traffic light network.

According to an announcement on the municipality's website yesterday, Kazutoshi Fukuda, managing director of Kyosan Electric, and Yasuyoshi Mugiya, senior managing director for Toshiba, met with municipal governor Kep Chuktema on Wednesday to present technologies that could ameliorate Phnom Perth's traffic congestion and improve the city's transit infrastructure.

"[Mr. Fukuda] had presented the new technology to establish electric light rail transit [LRT] which [...] could alleviate air pollution in the city," the municipality said in a statement Mr. Mugiya presented technologies from Toshiba that would allow traffic lights to measure the level of traffic congestion on Phnom Penh's streets. Both investments are in their early stages and Yuji Imamura, an adviser to the Council for the Development of Cambodia, who works for the Japan International Cooperation Agency, said that neither company had yet submitted an investment application to the government.

Hiromitsu Iwatate, chairman of the Japanese Business Association of Cambodia, said the interest from the two companies made sense considering the level of investment still needed in Cambodia's urban transport infrastructure.

"I guess they want to sell their product in the Cambodian infrastructure market, which has a lot of room to improve," he said. "In Phnom Penh now there are a lot of traffic jams."

However, Mr. Iwatate added that investment in a light rail system would be a massive undertaking and would probably require outside funding. 'That kind of Iran transportation system would be not feasible [without] financing from the ADB [Asia Development Bank] or the World Bank to promote development" he said.

In July 2011, the government signed a memorandum of understanding with French engineering firm Systra to conduct a $726,000 feasibility study on the construction of a rail fine from Phnom Penh International Airport to the Royal Railway Station.

Aline Perrette, an assistant to Jean-Jacques Guillaudeau, director of the economics arm of the French Embassy, said the feasibility study, which began last October, was still under way. (Additional reporting by Hul Reaksmey)
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Document Title:Firms May Invest in Light Rail, Traffic Lights
Document Source: The Cambodia Daily (Cambodia)
Document Date: 1/24/2012

People can start moving to the suburbs after this project completed :)

I dont understand how this technology work? what is light rail transit? what it has to do with air pollution? Can someone explain

I dont understand how this technology work? what is light rail transit? what it has to do with air pollution? Can someone explain

It runs on electricity, not the gasoline.

Light rail in USA

http://www.urbanrail.net/am/phoenix/phoenix_light-rail5.jpg

In Hong Kong

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll33/bensson2303/IMG_2155_1.jpg

I dont understand how this technology work? what is light rail transit? what it has to do with air pollution? Can someone explain

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_rail

It is pretty much can be see as a train design to have a light load (ie: just passenger, no cargo) that run on urban streets, and can share the road with cars and buses).

I saw this blog has a plan picture http://sopheak.wordpress.com/2007/08/16/phnom-penh-is-going-to-have-sky-train/

I think if LRT can connect with Airport, it will be very good and convenient for all Airport passenger.:)

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7594/27502527.jpg

I saw this blog has a plan picture http://sopheak.wordpress.com/2007/08/16/phnom-penh-is-going-to-have-sky-train/

this is 5 years old, not relevant anymore.



I think if LRT can connect with Airport, it will be very good and convenient for all Airport passenger.:)

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7594/27502527.jpg

It will be foolish for any transport network to missed out on the airport.
But for lightrail to go via Russian Federation could meet with a problem, as the Pet Lork Sang intersection Overpass (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1281829) would be in the way.

I saw this blog has a plan picture http://sopheak.wordpress.com/2007/08/16/phnom-penh-is-going-to-have-sky-train/



This blog is created by our forumer :)

hahaha it was over now. don't dream of Sky Train anymore.

^^ This is not skytrain project. it is light rail system, but is it dead?

this idea is very bad, because it will clog up the road

this idea is very bad, because it will clog up the road

A functional Light Rail system should free up the road as their is no need for so many bike, Tuk tuk, cars etc.

I'm waiting for planning route map, If you have more update.:)

I'm waiting for planning route map, If you have more update.:) I hope the idea is still under consideration, as all future road/bridge planning has to take it into account. So it is definitely worthwhile come up with a master plan of some sort. Despite it may be decades away.

Wow, I like new map by Sopheak.:banana:
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l521/sopheaktr/metro.jpg (http://sopheak.wordpress.com/2012/05/07/new-metro/)

Phsar Thmei (ផ្សារថ្មី) Station is 3 Rail Interchange Station :banana:

Sky Train (រថភ្លើងអាកាស or ស្កាយត្រេន)
I mean, it runs on sky no traffic jams with other transport,
no rail flood is important because Asean had the risk of flooding and LRT is electric light rail transit too.

From this news
After BTS Sky Train "the business will generate sufficient return to cover investments and pay back the government within 10 years." (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=38969382&postcount=184)

I hope PPST (ភីភីអេសធី) can make that within 10 years, too. :)


Edit:
for lightrail to go via Russian Federation could meet with a problem, as the Pet Lork Sang intersection Overpass (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1281829) would be in the way.

It's no problem in Bangkok. :)
http://upic.me/i/xl/0dsc_0064.jpg

IS this project dead?

dead long time ago..

Edit:

It's no problem in Bangkok. :)

Is BKK light rail elevated 20m from end to end. The cost will be astronomical.

IS this project dead?

there is no project, just suggestion, the possibility to have light rail.

Sky Train (រថភ្លើងអាកាស or ស្កាយត្រេន)
I mean, it runs on sky no traffic jams with other transport,
no rail flood is important because Asean had the risk of flooding and LRT is electric light rail transit too.

From this news
After BTS Sky Train "the business will generate sufficient return to cover investments and pay back the government within 10 years." (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=38969382&postcount=184)

I hope PPST (ភីភីអេសធី) can make that within 10 years, too. :)




How much are they charging in BKK, and how much do you think we can charge in PP?

Is BKK light rail elevated 20m from end to end. The cost will be astronomical.

12 meter height for BTS Skytrain
17 meter height for the elevated section of Purple line of MRTA
20-30 meter depth of MRTA Subway


How much are they charging in BKK, and how much do you think we can charge in PP?
15 - 40 Baht (2040 - 5440 Riel) for the section from Mochit to Onnut/Saphan Taksin
50 Baht (6800 Riel) for the section from Mochit to Wongwian Yai
55 Baht (7480 Riel) for the section from Mochit to Bearing (the Southern Border of BKK)

រថភ្លើងអាកាស => Rot Ploeng Akas?

How can ask the owner of this Word Press Weblog to come up with English version of the map along with the explanation of those station names?
http://sopheak.wordpress.com/2012/05/07/new-metro/

there is no project, just suggestion, the possibility to have light rail.

That sucks. It would be nice to see PP look modern with it.

It was very tall MRT.:)


17 meter height for the elevated section of Purple line of MRTA


10/09/2012

Purple Line between Tao Poon Station and Bang Son Station

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu287/barthoche/resized_IMG_3746.jpg

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu287/barthoche/resized_IMG_3742.jpg

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu287/barthoche/resized_IMG_3745.jpg

Why so tall..? something like this better don't build it in p-penh or Monivong street will look like this too.

Because this elevated section will go to the top of Tao Poon Station :)

Tao Poon Station Model (X Cross Station) (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=211230904818539878326.0004c3d15c3de1fb6d83f&msa=0&ll=13.807909,100.53179&spn=0.011815,0.021136&iwloc=lyrftr:msid:211230904818539878326.0004c3d15c3de1fb6d83f,0004c401e9324969c538e,13.805992,100.530825,0,-32)
Top : MRT Purple Line
Bottom : MRT Blue Line

สถานีเตาปูน... ชั้นบนคือสายสีม่วง ชั้นล่างสายสีน้ำเงิน

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/7465/img7901y.jpg

Oic.

http://visiontransportationgroup.com/en/VTG_Astana_NTSA_files/droppedImage_1.png

http://www.visiontransportationgroup.com/en/VTG_Phnom_Penh_Mobility.html

•Transport more than 740,000 passengers per day
•US$ 2.4 Billion Infrastructure
•>15% IRR
•Elevated LRT
•34.03 km Elevated LRT
•27 Elevated Stations (Escalators, Stairways)
•Maximum Mainline Grade < 3%
•2 Bridges
•Mainline Minimum Turn Radius 85 m
•Automated Driverless,ATO,ATP,ATC
•Trains Sets 73 (3 Cars per Train / 363 Passengers @ AW3 Load)
•Feeder Bus Network
•34 km
•47 Stops
•Stimulate development of new and existing districts, promote economic growth ( 195,000 job/year) and commercial development;
•Develop local economy and project related industries;
•Benefit tourism through improved local transit and attract new visitors to the city core;
•Through investments improve the local tax base and economic performance US$ 4 billion;
•Ease traffic congestion;
•Improve health through reduction in traffic related pollution and accidents;
•Improve the quality of life for the average resident of Phnom Penh;
•Promote social progress and creates 600 permanent jobs;
•Enhance land value around its stations;
•Gather support within the community

http://www.visiontransportationgroup.com/en/VTG_In_House_Design_files/droppedImage_5.png

WOW its look not bad at all.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think this is an old news. This project never become reality.

Has these been implement anywhere else, it looks stupid to gets its own elevated track but it decide to use wheels.

Has these been implement anywhere else, it looks stupid to gets its own elevated track but it decide to use wheels.

I think that was the old design. Plus that isn't even an lrt train.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think this is an old news. This project never become reality.

I emailed them to see whats happening now

Has these been implement anywhere else, it looks stupid to gets its own elevated track but it decide to use wheels.

I saw and was on one in Tokyo - elevated track, but the trains use wheels like the one shown here.

I saw and was on one in Tokyo - elevated track, but the trains use wheels like the one shown here.

Any pictures? Is it driverless as well?

Any pictures? Is it driverless as well?

I think there is a driver. Here are the pictures.

http://faculty.washington.edu/jbs/itrans/k33.gif
http://faculty.washington.edu/jbs/itrans/k11.jpg

From http://faculty.washington.edu/jbs/itrans/teleport.htm

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/Model_7000-First_of_Yurikamome.JPG/800px-Model_7000-First_of_Yurikamome.JPG

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Model_7000-First_of_Yurikamome.JPG

Anyone can confirm me if it is Real? I think it was an old fake news

I don't think this is real.

It is an old proposal dated back in 2007-2008.

Yea, this isn't real im pretty sure, the company never replied yet.

Asian, there is no driver there. And it's wheeled

^^ welcome to cambodia forum

rambalac would you like to introduce yourself here

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1129471&page=7

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/urban-rail/single-view/view/urban-rail-news-in-brief-may-2013.html

Urban rail news in brief - May 2013

The construction of Lima metro Line 2 is amongst projects being promoted to Asian investors at roadshows in Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo.

Plans for a light rail line in Phnom Penh were discussed by Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong and French ambassador Serge Mostura on April 8. Systra is carrying out a feasibility study for the project, but no date has been set for the start of construction.

EIB is providing a 1bn złoty loan for construction of the initial 6·7 km section of Warszawa metro Line 2.

The city government has agreed a two-year extension to Metrovías’ concession to operate the Buenos Aires metro. The city will retain non-farebox income such as advertising which will be used to fund infrastructure improvements.

On March 26 Transdev Chairman & CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac unveiled his strategy to achieve ‘financial, economic and business recovery’ in 2013-15. The former Veolia Transdev business is to refocus on 17 countries, disposing of ‘capital-intensive and/or low-growth activities’ including those in eastern Europe which are being acquired by DB. Transdev will continue to develop its railway expertise, ‘but with a focus on markets not requiring heavy investment in rolling stock’.

Transport for London has shortlisted Stagecoach, Keolis/Amey Rail, Serco and Go-Ahead/Colas Rail for a franchise to operate the Docklands Light Railway from September 14 2014.

The Saudi Council of Ministers approved a draft seven-year transport plan for Jeddah on March 11. The 45bn riyal plan includes a three-line light metro, as well as buses and marine transport.

The US Federal Transit Administration has given approval for the Phoenix Valley Metro 4·2 km Tempe streetcar to enter project development.

A 1·5 km southern extension of Paris metro Line 4 to Mairie de Montrouge opened on March 23. A second phase due for completion by the end of 2019 will see the line extended by 1·7 km to Verdun Sud and Bagneux.

A 1·2 km extension of Athens metro Line 2 from Aghios Antonios to Peristeri and Anthoupoli opened on April 6.

New York MTA has agreed the first of two 99-year ground leases with Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group which are to build a raft over Long Island Rail Road sidings in Manhattan and develop 10·5 ha of mixed-use space.

I heard that if the plans are approved the first phase will be from the airport to the railway station

wow good for cambodia

I heard that if the plans are approved the first phase will be from the airport to the railway station

Yeah the existing rail line can be serve as the lightrail, or it can serve as an airport express :)