but the LRT is build on road reserve and right of way,maybe because it elevated kot,thats like xxx mil a km,compared to at grade xxmil per km

hmm,if they only could invest a little of that amount in KTM komuter, better signal,new trainset, rebuild subang branch line even the west coast bypass,

Residents worried about LRT impact
By CHOONG MEK ZHIN Saturday February 26, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/2/26/central/8141861&sec=central

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2011/2/26/central/m_04lrt.jpg

In the limelight: Residents propose that instead of building the LRT line in an
area that is filled with green and acts as a buffer zone, Prasarana should
instead build the line in the middle of the highway.

RESIDENTS of Bandar Kinrara 3 in Puchong, who were eagerly anticipating the arrival of the LRT in their area are shocked to know that the final rail alignment will see the clearing of trees in a small buffer zone separating their homes from the Bukit Jalil Highway.

Bandar Kinrara 3 pro tem committee vice-chairman Kenny Tan Jui Thong said said the residents only came to know when the surveyors placed the rail boundary markers. About 100 houses will be directly affected because their homes face the buffer zone.

“It is not only the rail alignment that will be built in the buffer zone but also the station. This will increase the number of outsiders coming into the area and we are worried for our safety,” Tan said.

He added that the residents were worried that building a station near their residential area would cause indiscriminate parking and traffic congestion.

“Noise pollution will also be a big problem if the LRT is built close to our homes,” Tan said, adding that they have approached former Puchong MP Datuk Loo Yeng Peng who has been taking part in discussions on the issue.

At a meeting with LRT developer Prasarana Bhd yesterday, the residents proposed an alternative route for the line to the company’s group managing director, Shahril Mokhtar,

“In Bandar Kinrara 2, the rail alignment follows the middle of the highway which we believe should be followed when the LRT enters Bandar Kinrara 3,” Tan said, adding that the meeting was successful because they felt their views were heard and taken into consideration.

He also said they were told Prasarana would be studying the alternative routes and its feasibility and get back to them within three to four weeks.

Committee secretary Ye Choh Wah said discussions were held two years ago regarding the LRT.

“At that point, the details were still sketchy and we assumed from maps shown to us that the rail alignment would be in the middle of the highway,” he said.

Loo said the residents were not against the building of the LRT but felt there was a better route for the rail alignment.

“The traffic congestion in the area is becoming worse and the project will help ease this problem. I hope the company will listen to the people’s views,” Loo said.

He added that the station was part of the 13 along a 17km route that would be connected to the Kelana line.

tak paham kenapa masyarakat (aku taknak point finger kat mana2 bangsa nanti dikatakan racist) terlalu paranoid dan merasakan diri lebih bijak. dah tentu prasarana dah buat kajian kenapa buat lrt line kat tepi bukan kat tgh divider. kalau kita tgk lrt ampang line sepanjang jalan jelatek, lrt dibuat di bahagian tepi jalan. tak menjadi satu masalah pun. bahagian divider jalan di tanam dgn pokok2. pihak yg berkaitan tentunya ada sebab2 tertentu kenapa dia berbuat demikian. tak payah la asyik nak komplain. bila nak dibangunkan infrastruktur, byk lak songeh itu ini...

jgn la jadi bangsa tu terlalu paranoid dan selfish...

cuba tengok stesen setiawangsa, jelatek, dato keramat dan stesen melati, kawasan perumahan berdekatan (kawasan perumahan majoriti melayu) takde pun komplain kewujudan stesen LRT membawa jenayah dan masalah bunyik bising....

stop being selfish and cerewet... :bash:

yeah..!! stop being selfish...
think bout others or future..
these guys are so annoying..!!

tak paham kenapa masyarakat (aku taknak point finger kat mana2 bangsa nanti dikatakan racist) terlalu paranoid dan merasakan diri lebih bijak. dah tentu prasarana dah buat kajian kenapa buat lrt line kat tepi bukan kat tgh divider. kalau kita tgk lrt ampang line sepanjang jalan jelatek, lrt dibuat di bahagian tepi jalan. tak menjadi satu masalah pun. bahagian divider jalan di tanam dgn pokok2. pihak yg berkaitan tentunya ada sebab2 tertentu kenapa dia berbuat demikian. tak payah la asyik nak komplain. bila nak dibangunkan infrastruktur, byk lak songeh itu ini...

jgn la jadi bangsa tu terlalu paranoid dan selfish...

cuba tengok stesen setiawangsa, jelatek, dato keramat dan stesen melati, kawasan perumahan berdekatan (kawasan perumahan majoriti melayu) takde pun komplain kewujudan stesen LRT membawa jenayah dan masalah bunyik bising....

stop being selfish and cerewet... :bash:

You better stop your racist comments. Or I'll have you banned here for good. This forum is no place for you as your postings are not constructive as well.

If this bangsa is so cerewet why Cheras (which is 95% Cina) tak complain? See the amount of Malays staying at TTDI whom complain?

The LRT along Jalan Jelatek and all are built during the 'non-consultation' era where you bising pun tak guna. So do not be another smarty pants and flame racial sentiments. :ohno:

in case of LRT/MRT project…seems that 'RAKYAT DIDAHULUKAN' should be omitted a little bit…:lol: or else everything tak jalan.

KTM's alignment and stations are mostly at ground level too, bringing costs down. On the other hand, the LRT is mostly elevated in the urban setting. This requires extra cost to build the viaducts and stations that reach up to the viaducts. To construct the viaducts, you also require special machinery that is not required for KTM on large stretches. That and the technology as well, call for a higher price I guess. But idamindada is right too. Land price could be a reason for the higher costs as well.

tak paham kenapa masyarakat (aku taknak point finger kat mana2 bangsa nanti dikatakan racist) terlalu paranoid dan merasakan diri lebih bijak. dah tentu prasarana dah buat kajian kenapa buat lrt line kat tepi bukan kat tgh divider. kalau kita tgk lrt ampang line sepanjang jalan jelatek, lrt dibuat di bahagian tepi jalan. tak menjadi satu masalah pun. bahagian divider jalan di tanam dgn pokok2. pihak yg berkaitan tentunya ada sebab2 tertentu kenapa dia berbuat demikian. tak payah la asyik nak komplain. bila nak dibangunkan infrastruktur, byk lak songeh itu ini...

jgn la jadi bangsa tu terlalu paranoid dan selfish...

cuba tengok stesen setiawangsa, jelatek, dato keramat dan stesen melati, kawasan perumahan berdekatan (kawasan perumahan majoriti melayu) takde pun komplain kewujudan stesen LRT membawa jenayah dan masalah bunyik bising....

stop being selfish and cerewet... :bash:


I think you got the wrong idea...

For me, it's ORANG KAYA yg cerewet, tak kira bangsa aper. Well you can say in terms of middle class probably they might more Chinese making noise, but that doesn't reflect the "rakyat" sentiment. And you can probably guess Chinese Ladies are more sceptical on Security & Privacy issues onboard Public Transport.

Fyi, Malay, Chinese and Indian in my Damansara neighbourhood want GOOD PLANNING for PUBLIC TRANSPORT (not just MRT). That's all. And surveyed showed, most of US rarely take the LRT to work, unless emergency or other circumstances. This is becoz you don't ask an UNCLE of 45-65 years of age to cramped in LRT in order to reach his Office Suite. Further, most ppl's office is not covered by LRT anyway.....

But things can change... slowly...

I don't care where the station is located tepi,tengah, bawah jalan!As long as there is a parking lot to leave my car.Everything about LRT is trying to get people to leave their beloved cars at home.SPAD should consider that point above anything else.For a min fee i don't mind paying.

The LRT along Jalan Jelatek and all are built during the 'non-consultation' era where you bising pun tak guna. So do not be another smarty pants and flame racial sentiments. :ohno:
Consultation or not, I think what's more important for KL is to have a very a team of strong planners and urban administrators to administer the LRT/MRT network, ensuring the projects are value-for-money, cost beneficial with maximum coverage.

I do not mind if we learn from our neighbour, where the government knows exactly where to align the line, how to prioritise the construction to achieve all the above.

Jika betul nak consult, the rakyat can probably comment on where to site the MRT/LRT entrances to maximise their usage.

Anyways, this group of people is not against the LRT extension, they simply want the station to be in the middle of the road not on the side. It's not a terrible request or them taking a stand against LRT.I don't care where the station is located tepi,tengah, bawah jalan!As long as there is a parking lot to leave my car.Everything about LRT is trying to get people to leave their beloved cars at home.SPAD should consider that point above anything else.For a min fee i don't mind paying.slightly confused here. Do you want to leave your car at the station or at home? At home you don't have to pay any fee.

My only concern is, RapidKL is definitely not going to be able to build enough parking for every potential passenger - and even if they build 5-storey parking garages at each station there will still be double parking at the side of the road and inside the garages - so why not find ways to actually encourage people to leave their cars at home instead? It will be easier for everyone in the long term.

Cheers, m

If i am taking the train from home i will walk or cycle to the closest station but if i am already on the road and not want to drive into the CBD i can park my car at the station.

More often than not, its getting to the station that is the "difficult" part. When I stay with my aunt, I usually walk 15 minutes to Taman Jaya station. I don't think many Malaysians are willing to do that, walk under the sun for 15 minutes. Its mostly cause I'm used to walking back in Singapore I guess, that I don't mind walking the distance to the LRT station. However, that culture isn't present in KL.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/dengilo/DSC01011.jpg
Potential solution to the problem:lol:

More often than not, its getting to the station that is the "difficult" part. When I stay with my aunt, I usually walk 15 minutes to Taman Jaya station. I don't think many Malaysians are willing to do that, walk under the sun for 15 minutes. Its mostly cause I'm used to walking back in Singapore I guess, that I don't mind walking the distance to the LRT station. However, that culture isn't present in KL.

singapore has a very good policy in pedestrian and tree planting. wide and continuous pedestrian with shaded from the lining trees making it enjoyable to walk. most people agree with this.

in KL, the DBKL is planting more and more trees every year and i can see the progress. but other local authorities in KV like PJ, Ampang Jaya, Subang Jaya still lacking this.

no enough budget maybe?

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/dengilo/DSC01011.jpg
Potential solution to the problem:lol:

we don't need this popular and fancy approach. money should be used in other better ways.

but if corporate wants to sponsor this, then why not? but plz…not from gov coffer...

^^ x ssuailah malaysia panas dowh!!!

I don't care where the station is located tepi,tengah, bawah jalan!As long as there is a parking lot to leave my car.Everything about LRT is trying to get people to leave their beloved cars at home.SPAD should consider that point above anything else.For a min fee i don't mind paying.

i agree wif u..!!
this can bring ppls together to makes tis project successful...:)

singapore has a very good policy in pedestrian and tree planting. wide and continuous pedestrian with shaded from the lining trees making it enjoyable to walk. most people agree with this.

in KL, the DBKL is planting more and more trees every year and i can see the progress. but other local authorities in KV like PJ, Ampang Jaya, Subang Jaya still lacking this.

no enough budget maybe?
That's a good observation. I think it also stems from a lack of coordination and cohesiveness. For instance, PJ does have some pedestrian paths, but not everywhere. The conditions that they are in are also somewhat of an eyebrow raiser. The Taman Jaya LRT at least makes an attempt to shield its users from the heat and rain.

However, this just extends to the station area. Amcorp mall is virtually next to the station, however, there is no covered shelter between the mall and the station. The pedestrian path to the mall also suffers from poor maintenance with manhole covers cracked and the rebar appear through the finishing work in some areas. It looked to me to be a potential hazard to users even (especially people with prams for instance). Let's forget the mall, there's no covered shelter to the A&W even.

From that I can say that they do have walkways, but the effort is not consistent nor coordinated. The shelter in effect leads to nowhere. There needs to be continuity, cohesion and coordination for such things to work. Hopefully they'll get there sooner than later.

Fajarbaru unit wins LRT jobs
Saturday March 5, 2011
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/5/business/8195006&sec=business#12992947166901&if_height=632

KUALA LUMPUR: Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Fajarbaru Builder Sdn Bhd (FBSB) has received a letter of acceptance worth RM62.6mil from Bina Puri Holdings Bhd-TIM Sekata joint venture for part of the light rail transit extension.

It told Bursa Malaysia that FBSB had been appointed by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd the sub-contractor for the project, which entailed the construction of stations one and two for the Ampang line.

Separately, Fajarbaru said FBSB had also received a contract worth RM87.3mil from Trans Resources Corp Sdn Bhd to construct, complete, testing and commissioning of Station 1,2 and 3 for Kelana Jaya line extension.

Fajarbaru unit wins LRT jobs
Saturday March 5, 2011
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/5/business/8195006&sec=business#12992947166901&if_height=632

KUALA LUMPUR: Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Fajarbaru Builder Sdn Bhd (FBSB) has received a letter of acceptance worth RM62.6mil from Bina Puri Holdings Bhd-TIM Sekata joint venture for part of the light rail transit extension.

It told Bursa Malaysia that FBSB had been appointed by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd the sub-contractor for the project, which entailed the construction of stations one and two for the Ampang line.

Separately, Fajarbaru said FBSB had also received a contract worth RM87.3mil from Trans Resources Corp Sdn Bhd to construct, complete, testing and commissioning of Station 1,2 and 3 for Kelana Jaya line extension.

Is this an open tender?

Fajarbaru clinches LRT extension project
Published: 2011/03/05
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20110305002417/Article/

TRANS Resources Corp Sdn Bhd has subcontracted a RM87.39 million job to Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd to build stations 1,2 and 3 (Package A) of the Kelana Jaya LRT extension project.

The job will take 21 months to November 2012 to complete, Fajarbaru said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia yesterday.

Project owner Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd had appointed Fajarbaru to be a sub-contractor for Trans Resources, it added.

According from the Hektar Group (Subang Parade Owner??) the car pak (outside) just to be closed due to the LRT project. This land already sold to the gov or Prasarana??
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs005.snc4/33601_1618909159943_1452817164_1620092_7019573_n.jpg

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/7/16/central/6673502&sec=central
Kelana Jaya LRT extension project

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2010/7/16/central/m_03lrtRoute.jpg

LRT extension cost won't exceed RM7b
Published: 2011/03/11




The cost of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines extension is not expected to exceed RM7 billion, said Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd group director of project development division, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff.

"Prasarana has raised RM2 billion via bond sales to fund the extension. The balance sum will be raised from next year onwards," he told a media briefing today.

On the development of the project, he said currently, advance works are being carried out for both the lines.

It includes the relocation of telecommunication cables, TNB low voltage cables, TNB high voltage transmission lines, water mains and sewerage pipes as well as gas pipelines.




"About 15 per cent of the advance works for the Kelana Jaya Line and 20 per cent for the Ampang Line have been completed," Zulkifli said.

The physical works are expected to begin by the end of this month.

The project is expected to be completed by early 2014.

On the second phase (Package B) project, he said the facilities works tender will be closed on March 14.

"Package B for the Kelana Jaya Line will be from Station 7 to Putra Heights, covering a distance of 7.8 km.

"The Ampang Line covers a distance of 10.3 km, which is from Station 5 to Putra Heights, for the same package," he added.

The main Package A worth RM1.7 billion has been awarded to Trans Resources Corp Sdn Bhd for the Kelana Jaya Line, while Bina Puri Holdings Bhd and Tim Sekata were jointly awarded the main contract and sub-contract works for the Ampang Line.

He said 35 new trains will be added to the Kelana Jaya Line extension and 20 for the Ampang Line.

"The total cost of new trains for the Kelana Jaya Line is RM1.2 billion and for the Ampang line, it will be slightly higher, due to the underground lane used," he added.

Asked about the fares, Zulkifli said the current fare will be maintained but it could be a reviewed later, subject to government approval.-- BERNAMA

and for the Ampang line, it will be slightly higher, due to the underground lane used," he added.

I wonder what he meant by that ?

I think he means that the extension of ampang line will be partly underground.

^^ But he's talking about trains, rolling stock. What has underground or above-ground got to do with cost of rolling stock?

^^ But he's talking about trains, rolling stock. What has underground or above-ground got to do with cost of rolling stock?

r they planning to buy a new version of rolling stocks for Ampang Line? Please no more Adtranz standard gauge trains manufactured by Walkers Limited that we r using now. I would prefer Hitachi or Alstom.:)

Probably. Adtranz isn't around anymore - they've been bought over by Bombardier but I think that the model is out of date? And looks like the order has increased from 13 to 20 trains, unless of course, the reporting is faulty.

^^ But he's talking about trains, rolling stock. What has underground or above-ground got to do with cost of rolling stock?

Under-the-table cost kott ? Joking only.

Still my bet is that Bombardier would probably won the fleet expansion bid, we're already using their trains on the Ampang line, might as well buy something that worked with the existing system and who knows ? maybe Bombardier will give those Ampang line rolling stocks a mid-life upgrades as well.

One quesetion - Why does Prasarana make reference to the Ampang Line?
Shouldn't it be Sri Petaling Line?

I hope KL transit map would assign a different colour for each of these two lines.

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It is known as Ampang line anyway. So therefore its one line with 2 branches. But that doesn't matter. One line or two, its silly to go on and on about it. What's presented is a new line regardless if it is 3rd, 4th or 5th line. So just consider the impact of line instead of worrying about useless things like what numberth line it is.

:lol: Thanks Nazrey.

One quesetion - Why does Prasarana make reference to the Ampang Line?
Shouldn't it be Sri Petaling Line?

I hope KL transit map would assign a different colour for each of these two lines.
In the latest rebranding exercise by Prasarana, the Sri Petaling name was ditched. The whole former STAR network is now called the Ampang Line. Ideally, it would be best to call them the Ampang line and Sri Petaling line to distinguish between the branches really. But the official name for both lines is now Ampang Line and both are coloured yellow on the network maps. Just go to the RapidKL website and you can see.

^^ But he's talking about trains, rolling stock. What has underground or above-ground got to do with cost of rolling stock?perhaps he is referring to the 3rd rail technology or the raised concrete pseudo-rails

May as well email Prasarana and ask for a clarification.

Cheers, m

LRT extension cost won't exceed RM7b
Published: 2011/03/11

Asked about the fares, Zulkifli said the current fare will be maintained but it could be a reviewed later, subject to government approval.-- BERNAMAuh oh looks like the fares will finally be raised ... or to be more accurate, returned back to their original levels (or higher).

I once commented that it was a bit absurd that it cost more to take the bus across the city (or equivalent distance) than it did to take the LRT across the city (or equivalent distance).

Cheers, m

^^ Shouldn't that be the way actually? Or at least if they want to make rail the backbone of the system. Its a good way to get people off the roads (out of cars, taxis and buses) and onto the trains though.

About rolling stock, I still don't understand... The Bombardier ART (KJL) trains have a higher order number than the Ampang Line trains. The KJL trains use 4th rail technology for power, so wouldn't that be more costly than 3rd rail as an the length of the powering system effectively doubles compared to a 3rd rail system. Now, if he had said that the cost of the Ampang Line trains was more due to the number of individual units, perhaps that is more plausible... 35 X 4 = 140 cars. 20 X 6 = 120 cars. Nevertheless, your suggestion of asking Prasarana for an explanation might be good. Perhaps its faulty reporting.

^^ Shouldn't that be the way actually? Or at least if they want to make rail the backbone of the system. Its a good way to get people off the roads (out of cars, taxis and buses) and onto the trains though.

About rolling stock, I still don't understand... The Bombardier ART (KJL) trains have a higher order number than the Ampang Line trains. The KJL trains use 4th rail technology for power, so wouldn't that be more costly than 3rd rail as an the length of the powering system effectively doubles compared to a 3rd rail system. Now, if he had said that the cost of the Ampang Line trains was more due to the number of individual units, perhaps that is more plausible... 35 X 4 = 140 cars. 20 X 6 = 120 cars. Nevertheless, your suggestion of asking Prasarana for an explanation might be good. Perhaps its faulty reporting.Got the reply already - says that it was a misquote. Also said that the AMG trains can be off the shelf designs, no special concerns or issues.

Which means that there are a lot of possibilities about the future trains and which manufacturer will be providing them. Alstom, Siemens & Bombardier probably have the upper hand but there are still other competitive choices.

Cheers, m

Got the reply already - says that it was a misquote. Also said that the AMG trains can be off the shelf designs, no special concerns or issues.

Which means that there are a lot of possibilities about the future trains and which manufacturer will be providing them. Alstom, Siemens & Bombardier probably have the upper hand but there are still other competitive choices.

Cheers, m

Chinese Rolling Stocks eh?

^^ It's possible. Bombardier and Siemens have tie-ups with Chinese manufacturers to produce rolling stock as well. So it may be a joint venture. Even India has the capability to produce Bombardier rolling stock as well, but so far they have been concentrating on supplying the Delhi metro Movias. Alstom I'm not sure, but Kawasaki Heavy Industries also ties up with the Chinese manufacturers as of late.

Quoting examples...
Bombardier - CSR: Singapore's Downtown Line MRT stock & Bangkok Skytrain's Bombardier stock
Kawasaki - CSR: Singapore's C151A trains

@ allurban: Thanks for the clarification. That quote did not make sense at all.

^^ It's possible. Bombardier and Siemens have tie-ups with Chinese manufacturers to produce rolling stock as well. So it may be a joint venture. Even India has the capability to produce Bombardier rolling stock as well, but so far they have been concentrating on supplying the Delhi metro Movias. Alstom I'm not sure, but Kawasaki Heavy Industries also ties up with the Chinese manufacturers as of late.

Quoting examples...
Bombardier - CSR: Singapore's Downtown Line MRT stock & Bangkok Skytrain's Bombardier stock
Kawasaki - CSR: Singapore's C151A trains

@ allurban: Thanks for the clarification. That quote did not make sense at all.

Hurmm, I think if Bombardier, die die would probably have to JV with Hartasuma.

Just wondering. Does Hartasuma even have other projects in the books other than those KJ line trains ?

Prasarana to call for trains supply tender next month
By Sharen Kaur Published: 2011/03/1
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/LRT11/Article/

SYARIKAT Prasarana Negara Bhd will call for an open tender next month for the supply of trains for the Ampang light rail transit (LRT) extension line.

It is learnt that the contract, which is to supply 20 train sets consisting of 6-car trains, is worth more than RM1 billion.

According to Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, group director of project development division, the tender exercise might attract five to six bidders, made up of local and foreign firms. He declined to comment on the contract value.

"When we called for a tender for the Kelana Jaya LRT extension line, it attracted three bidders. We expect more this time because we are looking at sets of trains with off-the-shelf technology," he said.

Bombardier Inc, a Canadian aircraft and electric trains manufacturer was awarded the contract to supply 35 train sets consisting of 4-car trains for the Kelana Jaya Line, worth RM1.2 billion.

Meanwhile, Zulkifli said he does not expect the cost of Ampang and Kelana Jaya LRT extension lines to exceed RM7 billion.

He said the project is running within budget and it will be done by mid-2014.

At a media briefing in Kuala Lumpur yesterday on the progress of the project, Zulkifli said Prasarana had mapped out a contingency plan for unforeseen issues.

So far, 15 per cent of advance works, involving the relocation of telecommunication and TNB low voltage cables as well as sewerage pipes have been carried out, while the main facilities works will progress, starting the end of this month, Zulkifli said.

"Based on the progress, the RM2 billion we have is enough for this year. We think the construction would not exceed RM7 billion. We will raise another RM5 billion via bonds in 2012," he said.

A recent report quoting Prasarana group managing director Shahril Mokhtar said the company plans to raise RM5 billion to RM10 billion more over the next five years via a bond sale to fund the LRT extension

Some RM7 billion is for the extension lines and RM3 billion for infrastructure and to buy new buses.

In 2009, Prasarana raised RM2 billion via a bond sale to fund the LRT extension. It has used less than 10 per cent for advance works and main facilities works for the Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines.

The value for advanced works for both the lines is around RM150 million and RM1.7 billion is for the main facilities works.

Kos projek sambungan LRT kekal
Oleh Shahrizan Salian 2011/03/12
http://www.bharian.com.my/articles/KosprojeksambunganLRTkekal/Article/

http://www.bharian.com.my/articles/KosprojeksambunganLRTkekal/pix_gal0

ZULKIFLI (kanan) mendengar penerangan projek sambungan LRT Lembah
Klang daripada Pengarah Projek Penyambungan Landasan LRT, Faudzilah
Razali di ibu negara, semalam.

Kenaikan harga binaan, petroleum tidak jejas anggaran awal RM7 bilion

KOS pembangunan projek sambungan baru sistem Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Kelana Jaya dan Ampang dijangka tidak meningkat melebihi anggaran awal RM7 bilion di sebalik kenaikan harga bahan binaan dan minyak mentah global ketika ini.

Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (SPNB), berkata anggaran perbelanjaan itu masih mencukupi untuk menyiapkan laluan baru 34.7 kilometer itu yang dijadualkan beroperasi pertengahan 2014, membabitkan pembinaan laluan trek, stesen, pengujian sistem dan tren.

Firma dipertanggungjawabkan kerajaan bagi melaksanakan projek berskala besar itu setakat ini sudah mengumpul modal RM2 bilion menerusi terbitan bon, manakala bakinya dijana menerusi kaedah sama pada tahun depan.

Difahamkan, SPNB juga memerlukan modal berasingan RM3 bilion untuk membangunkan infrastruktur seperti bas dan sebagainya apabila projek itu siap kelak.

Ia bagi menyediakan perkhidmatan laluan sokongan dalam menyepadukan sistem pengangkutan awam di Lembah Klang itu.

Projek sambungan baru LRT itu membabitkan dua pakej pembinaan iaitu pakej A bernilai RM1.6 bilion menerusi penyertaan usaha sama Bina Puri Holdings Bhd dan Tim Sekata yang akan melaksanakan projek di aliran Ampang manakala TRC Synergy Bhd, menerusi anak syarikat Trans Resources Sdn Bhd memperoleh mandat bagi laluan Kelana Jaya.

Sementara itu, permohonan tender bagi menyiapkan kemudahan di pakej B sepanjang 18.1 kilometer bagi kedua-dua laluan yang bercantum di stesen Putra Heights, ditutup Isnin ini.

Pengarah Bahagian Pembangunan Projek Kumpulan SPNB, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, berkata proses pembinaan laluan sambungan baru itu dibahagikan kepada tiga komponen utama iaitu kerja asas, kemudahan dan sistem.

“Bagi aliran Kelana Jaya, kemajuan kerja asas sekitar 15 peratus, manakala aliran Ampang pula 20 peratus sudah disiapkan,” katanya pada taklimat media perkembangan terkini projek sambungan LRT Lembah Klang di Kuala Lumpur, semalam.

Bagi komponen kemudahan pula, Zulkifli berkata, SPNB memulakan kerja pembinaannya akhir bulan ini.

Kerja kemudahan membabitkan pembinaan komponen seperti laluan petunjuk, tiang penopang dan stesen, acuan besi serta gelegar kotak bersegmen kedua-dua aliran.

Zulkifli berkata, SPNB menyediakan 35 tren baru bagi aliran Kelana Jaya dan 20 tren bagi aliran Ampang.

“Kos tren baru bagi aliran Kelana Jaya kira-kira RM1.2 bilion, manakala Ampang pula lebih tinggi sedikit disebabkan
laluan bawah tanah,” katanya.

Mitrajaya unit accepts RM90.78m contract for LRT Ampang line extension
Written by Joseph Chin of theedgemalaysia.com
Friday, 01 April 2011 18:32
http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business/184418-mitrajaya-unit-accepts-rm9078m-contract-for-lrt-ampang-line-extension.html

KUALA LUMPUR: MITRAJAYA HOLDINGS BHD []’s unit has accepted the RM90.78 million contract for the extension project of the Ampang light rail transit (LRT) line in Kinrara, Selangor.

Mitrajaya said on Friday, April 1 the project under package “A” included CONSTRUCTION [], completion, testing and commissioning of stations 3, 4 and 5, TPSS Kinrara 1 and Kinrara 2.

“The contract shall be for a period of 22 months and is expected to contribute positively to Mitrajaya group's future earnings,” it said.

‘LRT extension project won’t cost more than RM7bil’
Monday April 4, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/4/4/nation/8383511&sec=nation

KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) group director of project development division Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff said that the cost of the light rail transit extensions for the Kelana Jaya and Ampang lines would not exceed its RM7bil budget.

Zulkifli said Prasarana raised RM2bil through its bond sales to fund the extension while the remaining sum would be raised from 2012 onwards.

Zulkifli said advanced works are currently going on for both lines including the relocation of telecommunication cables, electric cables, water and sewerage pipes as well as gas pipelines.

He said physical works would begin end of March and the entire project is expected to be completed within two years.

Zulkilfi said 35 new trains would also be added to the Kelana Jaya line extension and 20 for the Ampang line.

He also said there are currently no plans to increase the fare, but noted that it would be reviewed by the Government at a later date.

That's the existing 35 4-car trains right? Language can play a big part in communication. 35 trains are being added for the KJL and 20 will be purchased for APL is very different from "Zulkilfi said 35 new trains would also be added to the Kelana Jaya line extension and 20 for the Ampang line".

From Sinchew

http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/105127?tid=6

Kelana Jaya line extension, you can see the initial phase
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Kelana Jaya Line Extension
Taken from http://www.neuformation.com

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Kelana Jaya line
http://www.lrtextension.com/

http://www.upislam.com/images/98997813525008604791.jpg

Nice design, but there is already a KJ4 station and it certainly isn't Subang

http://www.upislam.com/images/25056055548306064114.jpg

On the other hand, it would be nice if there was an SA4 station named Subang (as in, Subang Airport) on the Shah Alam spur line.

Cheers, m

:lol: I believe that the KJ4 referenced there stands for Kelana Jaya extension station 4, as opposed to the official numbering on the KJL. As I always say, renders aren't entirely accurate and serve just to give an idea of the final design. Even then, things may differ and not be down to the exact detail. :) Similarly, in Singapore, we've seen different colours used to represent lines on renders (eg. Purple for Circle Line which is actually the NEL colour).

:lol: I believe that the KJ4 referenced there stands for Kelana Jaya extension station 4, as opposed to the official numbering on the KJL. As I always say, renders aren't entirely accurate and serve just to give an idea of the final design. Even then, things may differ and not be down to the exact detail. :) Similarly, in Singapore, we've seen different colours used to represent lines on renders (eg. Purple for Circle Line which is actually the NEL colour).hahaha yeah, that's what I first thought, then I was wondering why they named the station Subang instead of Subang Jaya (SS16) - or SJCC (the name of the development Sime Darby wants to build over the KTM station & incorporating the LRT station).

I guess I feel/worry that too many people involved in these public transport projects are just not really familiar with public transport* - and the image above shows how unfamiliar they are. And yet they managed to get the colours & signage relatively accurate - so why miss the station name & numbering? :)

Cheers, m

*on the other hand, I do realize that I am more familiar with KL public transport than most people ought to be :nuts:

So if the Subang station is integrate with Subang KTM station, is dat mean KTM ticket will be the same for LRT as well?? For example if using tng does not require to tap out in order to transfer to other line?

So if the Subang station is integrate with Subang KTM station, is dat mean KTM ticket will be the same for LRT as well?? For example if using tng does not require to tap out in order to transfer to other line?For now this will be a physical integration, not a fare system integration.

KTMB has already awarded a contract to develop their own independent fare payment system - I'm guessing (expecting) it will be separate from RapidKL so that there will be another system required in future to combine the two (assuming that happens).

Cheers, m

What can't they see it is imperative to have a fare integration system?

What is SPAD doing about this?

For now this will be a physical integration, not a fare system integration.

KTMB has already awarded a contract to develop their own independent fare payment system - I'm guessing (expecting) it will be separate from RapidKL so that there will be another system required in future to combine the two (assuming that happens).

Cheers, m

ohh... Why have to wait future?
We can do it for now, in future will be a total mess to integrate all fare..
I have no idea why rapidKL introduce a new fare system for jus their Bus, they shud have include it for all mean public transport..

Afterall, it is jus another waste money project.. :ohno:

What can't they see it is imperative to have a fare integration system?

What is SPAD doing about this?SPAD is dealing with the MRT project, SHE code, re-licensing all public service vehicle operators in Peninsular Malaysia, enforcing PSV regulations, and dealing with whigning bus operators and terminal management at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan.

So I think they've got a lot on their plate right now.

KTM Komuter and RapidKL are still separate services for the time being. RapidKL bus and LRT and monorail are still separate services for the time being.

It would definitely be nice to see SPAD push everything (well, at least all the rail services) together, but I don't think they are ready to make that decision yet.

Cheers, m

ohh... Why have to wait future?
We can do it for now, in future will be a total mess to integrate all fare..
I have no idea why rapidKL introduce a new fare system for jus their Bus, they shud have include it for all mean public transport..

Afterall, it is jus another waste money project.. :ohno:most operators with "historically non-integrated" bus and rail systems will keep separate fare systems for different transport modes.

So RapidKL having a separate fare system for bus and LRT is not unknown. You can still use TnG on both bus and LRT your RapidKL trips will still max out at RM10 per day.

What we should look forward to is the integration of LRT fares and monorail fares together. Alot of people will protest if Prasarana links LRT-LRT fares but not LRT-Monorail.

Also, more incentives - a discount for those who switch from bus to LRT/monorail in a short period of time, or monorail/LRT to bus.

In London, a passenger with an Oyster Card using a Network Rail train in a London Fare Zone still only pays the London fare, not the Network Rail fare.

Cheers, m

Transfer rebates and discounted rates for using Smart cards are good ways to push its usage. Not sure why they haven't implemented that system in KL. Doesn't need to really be integrated to have that in effect. As long as a person uses TnG, they should get a slightly discounted fare. The existing fares can be used for the TnG users while those buying single trips should see an increase to the existing fare rates. Might cut down on the queues (and machine maintenance) that way too. Hopefully this would be the case once SPAD and RapidKL are done with their fare integration works.

Construction on the extensions will be commencing soon? I mean, other than utilities diversions.

Transfer rebates and discounted rates for using Smart cards are good ways to push its usage. Not sure why they haven't implemented that system in KL. Doesn't need to really be integrated to have that in effect. As long as a person uses TnG, they should get a slightly discounted fare. The existing fares can be used for the TnG users while those buying single trips should see an increase to the existing fare rates. Might cut down on the queues (and machine maintenance) that way too. Hopefully this would be the case once SPAD and RapidKL are done with their fare integration works.

Construction on the extensions will be commencing soon? I mean, other than utilities diversions.Methinks the issue is still the same one that plagues public transport here - no central champion like Transport for London to work with the operators and tailor the fare system to encourage transfers, mutiple trip options, daily max, etc.

Transport for London owns Oyster Pay As You Go. In contrast, RapidKL has little or no influence on TnG.

As for the extensions, they did talk about launching the projects in April...

Cheers, m

Heard from a friend who lives close to the proposed line that construction has started.true?

Methinks the issue is still the same one that plagues public transport here - no central champion like Transport for London to work with the operators and tailor the fare system to encourage transfers, mutiple trip options, daily max, etc.

Transport for London owns Oyster Pay As You Go. In contrast, RapidKL has little or no influence on TnG.

As for the extensions, they did talk about launching the projects in April...

Cheers, m
This is where SPAD should step in. I understand that they are new and such, but they do need a subsidairy that should look into such issues. The subsidairy could be a statuory board designed to regulate fares or such things.

I see. We're about 2 weeks into April now. So I guess they should be starting then.

Heard from a friend who lives close to the proposed line that construction has started.true?

Anyone can cofirmed this ? Im soo excited :D

Anyone can cofirmed this ? Im soo excited :Dwhich line? Which site?

I know that the west side parking lot of Subang Parade has been closed for some time due to LRT-related construction - moving and shifting, to prepare for the construction of the pilings.

Cheers, m

Heard from a friend who lives close to the proposed line that construction has started.true?

If you're talking about the MRT, I can confirm work for two sites have already started (though not expressly mentioned as for the MRT). Plaza Phoenix has begun their refurbishment and the old factory at the site of the Taman Suntex station have been razed and cleared as well.

CMC, UK partner may win RM700m LRT job
By Sharen Kaur Published: 2011/04/19
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/RAIL18f/Article/index_html

CMC Engineering-Colas is the front runner as it had submitted the lowest bid for the electro-mechanical system for the Kelana Jaya light rail transit extension line.

Kuala Lumpur: CMC Engineering Sdn Bhd and UK's Colas (CMC-Colas) may win a contract worth some RM700 million for electro-mechanical (E&M) system for the Kelana Jaya light rail transit (LRT) extension line.

Business Times understands that Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) is evaluating the three bids it had received for the contract, ranging from RM690 million to RM890 million.

Tenders closed recently and Prasarana may award the contract by early May, sources close to the company said.

Prasarana, a unit of the Minister of Finance Inc, is the asset owner and operator of the LRT Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines.

The source said CMC-Colas is the front runner as it had submitted the lowest bid and is committed to the technical requirements.

CMC is founded by Datuk Abdul Rahman Yusof, formerly general manager of Sapura's Uniphone business.

The two other bidders are Hartasuma Sdn Bhd-Bombardier Inc and Ingress Corp Bhd-Balfour Beatty Rail Sdn Bhd.

The source said tenders for the E&M system for the Ampang Jaya line (??? adakah itu Ampang Line atau typo 'Kelana Jaya' punya) will close on May 16 and have attracted eight bidders.

They are Scomi Engineering Bhd-Siemens AG, Hartasuma-Bombardier-SNC Lavalin, Ingress-Invensys Rail Systems-Balfour Beatty, Leighton Emrail Sdn Bhd-Ansaldo STS, CMC-Colas, George Kent (M) Bhd-Thales and two Korean consortiums, each led by Daewoo Engineering and Samsung Engineering.

It is learnt the contract is worth about RM1.5 billion as it would involve re-signalling of the existing lines between Sentul, Bukit Jalil and Ampang, stretching 27km.

Meanwhile, the source said Prasarana may delay the open tender for supply of trains for the Ampang Jaya line to June.

Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, Prasarana group director of project development division, said last month that the tender would be called in April.

The contract is to supply 20 train sets consisting of six-car trains (120 cars), worth more than RM1 billion.

It will attract foreign firms such as Alstom, Siemens, Rotem Korea, ZELC China, Marubeni Japan, CAF Spain and PT Inka Indonesia, who may partner Scomi, Hartasuma, co-founded by Tan Sri Ravindran Menon, and SMH Rail Sdn Bhd, a railway engineering company.

Thanks for the article. Interesting that Bombardier is not listed as one of those companies that may be interested in supplying trains for the Ampang Line.

Thanks for the article. Interesting that Bombardier is not listed as one of those companies that may be interested in supplying trains for the Ampang Line.Interesting ... but we won't know for sure until the expressions of interest are made public.

Cheers, m

If you're talking about the MRT, I can confirm work for two sites have already started (though not expressly mentioned as for the MRT). Plaza Phoenix has begun their refurbishment and the old factory at the site of the Taman Suntex station have been razed and cleared as well.

passing by taman koperasi & taman mesra to kajang td..nampak ada buat soil test kat 2 location..mayb preparation for MRT elevated structure..

passing by taman koperasi & taman mesra to kajang td..nampak ada buat soil test kat 2 location..mayb preparation for MRT elevated structure..

good start......

MRT 1 and extension for kelana jaya line and ampang line will go simultaneously.its indicate a good prospect in achieving a better transportation in the future...

wait for announcement for MRT 2 and 3 to start.

^ MRT 2 refers to the Loop/CircleLine i supposed and MRT 3 ?? PKL to KL? i doubt we will see that happen in the near future ..

^ MRT 2 refers to the Loop/CircleLine i supposed and MRT 3 ?? PKL to KL? i doubt we will see that happen in the near future ..

i remember they suppose to release the plan for MRT2 in april. i wonder what happen to that plan....

^ MRT 2 refers to the Loop/CircleLine i supposed and MRT 3 ?? PKL to KL? i doubt we will see that happen in the near future ..

ya.anything please refer to wikipedia KL MRT articles.

i remember they suppose to release the plan for MRT2 in april. i wonder what happen to that plan....

still waiting the announcement....

^ MRT 2 refers to the Loop/CircleLine i supposed and MRT 3 ?? PKL to KL? i doubt we will see that happen in the near future ..

MRT 1 pun masih diperdebatkan oleh segelintir penduduk "high-class" di tmn tun..

Prasarana’s gearing to rise to 4-5 times when remaining LRT sukuk issued
Written by Joseph Chin of theedgemalaysia.com
Friday, 22 April 2011 16:05
http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business/185519-prasaranas-gearing-to-rise-to-4-5-times-when-remaining-lrt-sukuk-issued.html

KUALA LUMPUR: RAM Rating Services Bhd expects Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd’s gearing level to climb up to about four to five times when it issues the remaining RM2 billion bonds over the next three years for the light rail transit (LRT) extension plan.

The ratings agency said on Friday, April 22 that over the next three years, Prasarana was expected to issue the remaining RM2 billion of its unrated RM4 billion government-guaranteed sukuk to fund the LRT extension plan.

“Following this, its gearing level is expected to climb up to about 4.0 to 5.0 times,” it said.

RAM Ratings reaffirmed the AAA ratings of Prasarana’s RM1.0 billion nominal value redeemable guaranteed coupon-bearing bonds (2002/2022) and RM5.468 billion nominal value redeemable guaranteed serial fixed-rate bonds (2003/2016); the long-term ratings have a stable outlook.

“The ratings reflect the strategic importance of Prasarana’s role in the Government of Malaysia’s (GoM) provision of public transportation services.

“As such, RAM Ratings opines that Prasarana is able to receive continued financial support from the GoM, which has been extending government grants for the Group’s operating and financing costs. This is further strengthened by the GoM’s irrevocable and unconditional guarantee on the bonds,” it said.

Prasarana was set up as part of the government’s initiative to restructure the public transportation systems in the Klang Valley and Penang.

The group owns and operates – via its subsidiaries – the major modes of public transport in these two cities, including the Klang Valley Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems, the KL Monorail and the bus fleets servicing the Klang Valley and Penang.

The group will also own and operate the upcoming Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system in the Klang Valley.

“We note that Prasarana’s debt burden had eased slightly to RM9.60 billion as at end-December 2010, albeit still hefty (end-December 2009: RM9.62 billion).

“Because of weaker retained earnings, however, the group’s gearing ratio worsened from 2.99 times to 3.32 times,” it said.

RAM Ratings also said the estimated RM50 billion MRT project could be substantially debt-funded.

RAM Ratings’ head of consumer and industrial ratings Kevin Lim said “there is considerable scope for its gearing level to rise should Prasarana or its subsidiaries be chosen as the financing vehicle for the MRT project”.

Nevertheless, he believed the group would continue deriving strong financial flexibility from the government.

passing by taman koperasi & taman mesra to kajang td..nampak ada buat soil test kat 2 location..mayb preparation for MRT elevated structure..

the same thing was spotted over the weekend near Sri Pentas/LDP in Bandar Utama

S'GOR GOVT SUPPORTIVE OF LRT EXTENSION PROJECT
Bernama – Mon, Apr 25, 2011 11:34 PM MYT
http://my.news.yahoo.com/sgor-govt-supportive-lrt-extension-project-153412257.html

SHAH ALAM, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government is fully supportive of the light rail transit (LRT) extension project which will enhance public transport as well as economic development in the state.

Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, however, said that people''s interests should be taken into account in implementing the project.

"Any development project should factor in possible consequences for people living in the affected areas," he said in a statement today.

Abdul Khalid said the state government may bring up complaints from residents with regard to the project, with Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd which operates the LRT.

-- BERNAMA

Kelana Jaya LRT extension project waiting for go-ahead
2011/04/28 By Veena Babulal
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/03mps/Article/

SUBANG JAYA: Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd has only received approval in principal for the Kelana Jaya LRT (light rail transit) extension project.

Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) Urban Planning department head Yunos Kashib said the plans for the public project which were recently tabled at its one-stop-centre meeting had yet to receive the council's go ahead.

"We have yet to receive feedback from the technical departments. Based on their feedback we will be able to see whether technical requirements are fulfilled and make our decision to approve or disallow the application," he said after the council's full-board meeting here.

The technical departments involved are Selangor Town and Country Planning Department, Petaling District Land Office, Tenaga Nasional Bhd and departments within the council such as the Engineering Department, Development Department and Valuation and Property Management Department.

Councillor R. Rajiv had earlier asked whether the council had approved the extension projects for the tracks and stations in the municipality.

In the minutes of the one-stop-centre's meeting. The word lulus was used to describe the status of the project.

Later, Yunos said the council had relayed Bandar Kinrara folks' grouses about the realignment of the BK3 route in Bukit Jalil that was shifted from the main road to an area close to their homes.

Questions were also raised by councillor K. Arumugam about the steep depreciation rates of council assets, especially buildings belonging to the council in the upmarket neighbourhood of Subang Jaya.

Arumugam asked whether the "drastic depreciation" was due to the buildings being purchased outside market rates from private developers. In a council document, the buildings that were valued at RM214 million were depreciated by five per cent or RM10 million last year.

MPSJ deputy president Abdullah Marjunid said that, when Subang Jaya became a municipality in 1997, it had constructed most of the council buildings, including its current headquarters on land which it had acquired. Head of Finance Mohd Fadzil Mahat said the buildings had depreciated at a yearly rate of five per cent as they were valued as public amenities for non-commercial use.

Siemens enters LRT fray
By THEAN LEE CHENG Saturday May 14, 2011
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/14/business/8620008

THE 17km light rail-transit (LRT) extension is expected to attract a number of large international players when the tender for the systems package closes on May 16.

Reported to cost about RM1.5bil, German engineering group, Siemens, which is shifting its focus to be a player in Malaysia's move to upgrade public transport, may well be making its bid with some of the biggest names in the world to build the backbone of the country's mass public transport system.

Besides Siemens, some of the big names that may be pitting for a slice of Malaysia's transport system includes Bombardier, Colas, Thales, Invensys, Samsung, Daewoo and Ansaldo. Alstom, the existing signaling supplier, however, seems to be rather quiet.

Says Siemens Malaysia senior vice-president Shariman Zain Yusuf: “We want to refocus on a big way on Malaysia. This was not the case in the past (with the LRT). Now that I've got Malaysia on the radar, we want to really work for this as it's a huge opportunity for us.”

The group, Europe's largest by sales, will be joining the South Koreans, the Chinese and other European contenders to bid for works on the LRT Ampang line which is to be extended from its current 27km by another 17km.

Siemens sees this as an opportunity to gain a bigger foothold here as Malaysia embarks on massive projects to pump prime the economy, beginning with rail and property development.

Shariman says the company is investing considerably for this round of bidding which closes on May 16, although industry observers say this deadline may be extended by another two weeks.

Siemens is making a bid for the re-signalling of the Ampang line and turnkey work, known as the systems tender package. The re-signalling work involves a change of the current “signalling system” which is manual-based to an automatic-based one for the existing line.

“It is good that re-signalling work is being done for the entire line, which is the current 27km and the new 17km extention. It is obvious that those involved want to put in the latest technology, which will improve the line's performance. If it is just for the 17km extention, the existing supplier will have an advantage,” he says.

He says turnkey business involves the full scope of work which includes signalling, communication, depot works, operation & command centre, that is done on “design, build” concept.

“The lots involve signalling (rail automation), communication, power supply & traction power, depot works, interface and system integration,” Shariman says.

Siemens will be working with local partner Scomi Engineering Bhd for the LRT extension if it wins the contract.

Besides the LRT extention, Shariman says the German group will also be interested in the 51km Sg Buloh-Kajang mass transit rail (MRT) line. The public display for the MRT system ends on May 15, one day before the May 16 deadline for the systems tender package for the LRT, if the LRT tender deadline is not extended.

The systems tender package for the 51km Sg Buloh-Kajang line mass rail transit (MRT) line is reported to be worth some RM2.5bil, without the rolling stock, or trains. The MRT, which is estimated to cost in excess of RM53bil by CIMB Research is by far the country's largest ever infrastructure project.

Shariman says the German's powerhouse is number one for signalling. Siemens, says Shariman, is the lead supplier for communication-based train control (CBTC), an automated control system for rail that ensures the safe operation of rail vehicles using data communication between various control entities that make up the system.

“Added to that is our expertise in turnkey, which effects integrates the various work involved,” he says.

The beneficiaries are expected to be announced by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) late August or early September.

From the above, it is clear how massive the interest is in this project and you can imagine how interesting the game is going to be. Prasarana is a unit of the Minister of Finance Inc. It is the asset owner and operator of the LRT Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines, as well as the MRT line.

Siemens works in Asia include advanced signalling and control system for Chongqing's first metro line, the world's largest city, with its most up-to-date signalling and control system. The signalling and control system enable trains to run at shorter headways (or frequency) and adjust operation more quickly to changing passenger volumes. The line is operational this year.

It also build a metro line to link the urban business district of Gurgaon Cyber City to a residential quarter 30km south of downtown Delhi. This was the first time Siemens Mobility implements a complete rail solution in India, from vehicles to complete electrification and signalling to system integration. The system will be handed over at the end of next year.

This year, it also equipped Kolkata's new east-west metro line with electrification system, India's first metro line to run under a river.

It also has projects in Bangkok's BTS Skytrain. Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Co Ltd has placed a 42-million-euros order with Siemens Mobility for another 35 trailer cars for the Thai capital's elevated rapid transit system, BTS Skytrain. Train service on the Sukhumvit Line is to start gradually from the end of 2012. In addition, the 5.25km extension of this line is to be electrified by Siemens under the terms of an order placed by Italian-Thai Development Public Co Ltd, Thailand's biggest building contractor.

“We are not only a European, or German powerhouse. We are also an Asian powerhouse as we have done projects around Asia.

“In Malaysia, when we did the Express Rail Link service running from KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur to the KL International Airport in Sepang, we delivered three months ahead of schedule and well within the budget. We do this with every one of our projects all over this region and on other continents, “ he adds.

^^ Balfour Beatty Malaysia was my ex-client... :lol:


LRT lobbying tests Najib’s resolve to push public tenders
The Malaysian Insider | May 27, 2011
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/lrt-lobbying-tests-najibs-resolve-to-push-public-tenders


http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/images/uploads/2011/may/27/lrt02-may27.jpg
File photo of a train on the Kelana Jaya LRT line in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The award of a contract to upgrade the light rail transit (LRT) line to European engineering powerhouse Balfour Beatty has sparked intense lobbying which is testing Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s commitment to public tenders.

According to a report in today’s Singapore Straits Times, the intense lobbying over the contract could also delay the PM’s plans to upgrade the chaotic transport network and inject fresh vigour into Malaysia’s economy.

It is also shaping up to be a test of Najib’s resolve to make public tenders a hallmark of his administration, as opposed to the opaque system of the past, the Straits Times said.

Syarikat Prasarana Negara has just completed an international tender for upgrading the LRT.

But Prasarana’s yet-to-be publicised decision to award the contract to the lowest bidder — a consortium led by European engineering powerhouse Balfour Beatty — is being hotly contested behind the scenes by the losing bidders, executives familiar with the situation told the Singapore Straits Times.

“The rivals include Bombardier, which installed the city’s existing light rail system, and Britain’s Colas. According to executives close to the tender exercise, the lowest bid was Balfour Beatty’s at RM590 million. The highest was Bombardier’s at RM850 million,” the Straits Times reported.

How Najib handles the Prasarana award will signal whether he can break away from past practices and introduce a more level playing field in the award of contracts, analysts and private economists told the Straits Times.

If the government decides to review the contract, it could raise speculation that the intense lobbying prompted him to step in.

“There is a strong lobby with people close to the PM to change the decision,” one industry executive closely involved in the tender exercise told the Straits Times.

This executive said the Balfour Beatty consortium could face problems integrating with the existing systems installed by Bombardier.

But parties close to Balfour Beatty said those concerns were misplaced. “These issues were considered by the Prasarana board before it came to the decision,” said one engineering consultant familiar with the tender exercise.

Prasarana had been forced last week to cave in to pressure from Malay rights groups when it revised pre-qualification criteria for several construction packages for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (KVMRT).

The project owner said last week that contractors who wish to tender for elevated civil works, stations and depots work construction packages will be allowed to form joint ventures or consortiums among local companies.

Prasarana had on March 30 imposed additional criteria on contractors taking part in the project tender which disallowed them from forming joint ventures or consortiums.

But Perkasa was quick to accuse Prasarana of blocking Bumiputera contractors from participating by enforcing “strict” guidelines that would only benefited “rich non-Bumis”, saying that MMC-Gamuda was “looting and monopolising” the project.

The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia later asked the government to hand over the whole project to it as Bumiputera contractors were finding it hard to bid for tenders.

The KVMRT is expected to be the largest-ever construction project in Malaysia and had earlier been estimated to cost between RM36 billion and RM53 billion.

I heard the AMG line extension to be realignment,can anyone give the details?

^^ Refer http://transitmy.org/2011/05/31/prasarana-seeks-feedback-on-proposed-ampang-lrt-line-extension/ for details...

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thanks 4 the info...:)

Upcoming IPOs to excite construction market Latest!
by Ronnie Teo ronnieteo@theborneopost.com. Posted on June 3, 2011, Friday
http://www.theborneopost.com/2011/06/03/upcoming-ipos-to-excite-construction-market-latest/

KUCHING: With several potential initial public offerings (IPOs) by local construction players in addition to notable contracts being awarded during May this year, more excitement is expected to be seen in Malaysia’s construction sector.

According to head analyst of ECM Libra Capital Sdn Bhd (ECM Libra) Bernard Ching, among potential IPOs was structural steel cum power plant contractor Eversendai Corp Bhd (Eversendai) with plans to list on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market by mid-2011.

Previously, it was reported that the book-building for the IPO would kick off in June with the tentative prospectus launch date on June 10.

“According to its draft prospectus, Eversendai would be offering 232.2 million shares worth 50 sen each,” he highlighted in his online report. “This would represent 30 per cent of its enlarged share capital.

“Proceeds from the IPO would be used to fund Eversendai’s capital expenditure for increasing its fabrication capacity and business expansion of the firm’s operations in India and the Middle East.”

Another contractor, Nehemiah Reinforced Soil Sdn Bhd (Nehemiah) was en route to list on Bursa Malaysia in three years time. Nehemiah specialises in the design, supply and construction of its own patented proprietary reinforced soil retaining wall system.

This was on the back of notable contracts awarded during May; including TRC Synergy Bhd (TRC) being granted a fabrication contract worth RM45 million for the design, construction and other in-service support work for two Scorpene submarines.

Also, Muhibbah Engineering Bhd received the award for the pre-assembly of heavy lifting facility and tug pen breakwater caissons as well as the preparation of shipping barges for Gorgon LNG Jetty and Marine Structure Project in Australia. The contract was worth RM101 million.

“Meanwhile, the 17-kilometre light railway transit (LRT) extension is expected to attract a number of large international players,” Ching added.

“Reported to cost about RM1.5 billion, German engineering group Siemens, which is shifting its focus to be a player in Malaysia’s move to upgrade public transport, may well be making its bid with some of the biggest names in the world to build the backbone of the country’s mass public transport system.

“Besides Siemens, some of the big names that may be pitting for a slice of Malaysia’s transport system include Bombardier, Invensys, Samsung, Daewoo, Ansaldo and so on.”

Moving forward, ECM Libra pegged Sunway Holdings Bhd as its top buy of the sector thanks to its strong potential earnings growth, coupled with synergies from its upcoming merger with Sunway City Bhd to form Malaysia’s fifth largest property developer by market capitalisation.
Siemens enters LRT fray
By THEAN LEE CHENG Saturday May 14, 2011
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/14/business/8620008

THE 17km light rail-transit (LRT) extension is expected to attract a number of large international players when the tender for the systems package closes on May 16.

Reported to cost about RM1.5bil, German engineering group, Siemens, which is shifting its focus to be a player in Malaysia's move to upgrade public transport, may well be making its bid with some of the biggest names in the world to build the backbone of the country's mass public transport system.

Besides Siemens, some of the big names that may be pitting for a slice of Malaysia's transport system includes Bombardier, Colas, Thales, Invensys, Samsung, Daewoo and Ansaldo. Alstom, the existing signaling supplier, however, seems to be rather quiet.

Says Siemens Malaysia senior vice-president Shariman Zain Yusuf: “We want to refocus on a big way on Malaysia. This was not the case in the past (with the LRT). Now that I've got Malaysia on the radar, we want to really work for this as it's a huge opportunity for us.”

The group, Europe's largest by sales, will be joining the South Koreans, the Chinese and other European contenders to bid for works on the LRT Ampang line which is to be extended from its current 27km by another 17km.

Siemens sees this as an opportunity to gain a bigger foothold here as Malaysia embarks on massive projects to pump prime the economy, beginning with rail and property development.

Shariman says the company is investing considerably for this round of bidding which closes on May 16, although industry observers say this deadline may be extended by another two weeks.

Siemens is making a bid for the re-signalling of the Ampang line and turnkey work, known as the systems tender package. The re-signalling work involves a change of the current “signalling system” which is manual-based to an automatic-based one for the existing line.

“It is good that re-signalling work is being done for the entire line, which is the current 27km and the new 17km extention. It is obvious that those involved want to put in the latest technology, which will improve the line's performance. If it is just for the 17km extention, the existing supplier will have an advantage,” he says.

He says turnkey business involves the full scope of work which includes signalling, communication, depot works, operation & command centre, that is done on “design, build” concept.

“The lots involve signalling (rail automation), communication, power supply & traction power, depot works, interface and system integration,” Shariman says.

Siemens will be working with local partner Scomi Engineering Bhd for the LRT extension if it wins the contract.

Besides the LRT extention, Shariman says the German group will also be interested in the 51km Sg Buloh-Kajang mass transit rail (MRT) line. The public display for the MRT system ends on May 15, one day before the May 16 deadline for the systems tender package for the LRT, if the LRT tender deadline is not extended.

The systems tender package for the 51km Sg Buloh-Kajang line mass rail transit (MRT) line is reported to be worth some RM2.5bil, without the rolling stock, or trains. The MRT, which is estimated to cost in excess of RM53bil by CIMB Research is by far the country's largest ever infrastructure project.

Shariman says the German's powerhouse is number one for signalling. Siemens, says Shariman, is the lead supplier for communication-based train control (CBTC), an automated control system for rail that ensures the safe operation of rail vehicles using data communication between various control entities that make up the system.

“Added to that is our expertise in turnkey, which effects integrates the various work involved,” he says.

The beneficiaries are expected to be announced by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) late August or early September.

From the above, it is clear how massive the interest is in this project and you can imagine how interesting the game is going to be. Prasarana is a unit of the Minister of Finance Inc. It is the asset owner and operator of the LRT Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines, as well as the MRT line.

Siemens works in Asia include advanced signalling and control system for Chongqing's first metro line, the world's largest city, with its most up-to-date signalling and control system. The signalling and control system enable trains to run at shorter headways (or frequency) and adjust operation more quickly to changing passenger volumes. The line is operational this year.

It also build a metro line to link the urban business district of Gurgaon Cyber City to a residential quarter 30km south of downtown Delhi. This was the first time Siemens Mobility implements a complete rail solution in India, from vehicles to complete electrification and signalling to system integration. The system will be handed over at the end of next year.

This year, it also equipped Kolkata's new east-west metro line with electrification system, India's first metro line to run under a river.

It also has projects in Bangkok's BTS Skytrain. Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Co Ltd has placed a 42-million-euros order with Siemens Mobility for another 35 trailer cars for the Thai capital's elevated rapid transit system, BTS Skytrain. Train service on the Sukhumvit Line is to start gradually from the end of 2012. In addition, the 5.25km extension of this line is to be electrified by Siemens under the terms of an order placed by Italian-Thai Development Public Co Ltd, Thailand's biggest building contractor.

“We are not only a European, or German powerhouse. We are also an Asian powerhouse as we have done projects around Asia.

“In Malaysia, when we did the Express Rail Link service running from KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur to the KL International Airport in Sepang, we delivered three months ahead of schedule and well within the budget. We do this with every one of our projects all over this region and on other continents, “ he adds.

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MRCB poised to clinch RM800m LRT contract
By Sharen Kaur Published: 2011/06/15
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/lrt14/Article/index_html

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) is poised to secure soon a contract worth as much as RM800 million from Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, people familiar with the matter said yesterday.

The contract is for civil works for phase two of the Ampang light rail transit (LRT) extension line linking Putra Heights to Shah Alam, Selangor.

Other parties which had tendered for the job include Sunway Holdings Bhd.

Prasarana, a unit of the Ministry of Finance Inc, is the asset-owner and operator of the Ampang and Kelana Jaya LRT lines.

It is further understood that Prasarana will award a similar contract to TRC Synergies Bhd for phase two of the Kelana Jaya LRT extension, also linking Putra Heights to Shah Alam.

In addition to that, Prasarana will also award by this week a RM850 million contract to a consortium comprising Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, Bombardier Inc and SNC Lavalin.

The contract is for the electro-mechanical (E&M) system for the Kelana Jaya LRT extension.

The consortium has edged out CMC Engineering Sdn Bhd-Colas and Ingress Corp Bhd-Balfour Beatty Rail Sdn Bhd to secure the contract.

It is learnt that CMC-Colas and Ingress-Balfour Beatty had submitted a bid worth RM750 million and RM650 million, respectively but did not meet the technical requirements.

This are the first LRT-related contracts Prasarana is farming out this year. Last November, Prasarana gave out two civil contracts worth as much as RM1.6 billion of the RM7 billion Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT extension project.

It had appointed TRC as the main contractor for phase one of the 17km extension of the Kelana Jaya Line from Kelana Jaya to Putra Heights. The contract value is RM950 million.

It had also appointed Bina Puri-Tim Sekata JV as the main contractor to implement the first phase of the 17.7km extension for the Ampang LRT line between Sri Petaling to Putra Heights. The contract value is RM634.64 million.

[QUOTE=nazrey;79629436]MRCB poised to clinch RM800m LRT contract
By Sharen Kaur Published: 2011/06/15

The contract is for civil works for phase two of the Ampang light rail transit (LRT) extension line linking Putra Heights to Shah Alam, Selangor.

Really since when?:nuts:

^^ That's a good catch. :lol: Bad writing, especially since she mentions the Ampang line extension in the last sentence being from Putra Heights to Sri Petaling, Selangor. As a journalism student before... such errors should be sifted out as far as possible. But they still do get through from time to time.

RapidKL & Prasarana are saying that the new integrated ticketing system (ITS) using Automated Fare Collection (AFC) based on Smart Card System (SCS) will be fully implemented by NOV.

http://mmail.com.my/content/75074-one-ticket-lrt-and-monorail-november

Lots of info at http://transitmy.org/2011/06/14/prasarana-showcases-new-fare-collection-system/

Cheers, m

^^ That's a good catch. :lol: Bad writing, especially since she mentions the Ampang line extension in the last sentence being from Putra Heights to Sri Petaling, Selangor. As a journalism student before... such errors should be sifted out as far as possible. But they still do get through from time to time.

that means the reporter never take LRT in their lives....then give wrong statement and wrong station names....:lol:

The contract is for civil works for phase two of the Ampang light rail transit (LRT) extension line linking Putra Heights to Shah Alam, Selangor.

Really since when?:nuts:


C'mon guys. is this your first time reading Malaysian news?

Infrastructure Sector:

British joint-venture wins Kelana LRT job for 670 million ringgit
UPDATED @ 10:49:42 PM 21-06-2011 | Tuesday June 21, 2011
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/british-joint-venture-gets-kelana-lrt-job-for-rm670m/
http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business/188459-cmc-colas-uniway-get-rm67392m-kelana-jaya-lrt-system-works-job-.html

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — A Malaysia-British joint-venture has won the coveted Kelana Jaya light rail transit extension project for RM670 million, operator Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad said today.

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Prasarana said it issued the Letter of Award to CMC-Colas-Uniway (CCU) to undertake works worth RM673,920,651.04.

“The job entails the engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of system works for the Kelana Jaya Line Extension project,” Prasarana said in a statement.

It said the Kelana Jaya line will be extended from Kelana Jaya Station by another 17km to Putra Heights through 13 new stations.

The LRT extension project was announced in Budget 2009 and undertaken to improve the efficiency of the public transportation in the Klang Valley.

The Singapore Straits Times reported yesterday that a Finance Ministry committee decided on the CCU, led by British firm Colas, after controversially awarding the deal last week to another joint venture.

But the committee’s latest decision ahead of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s visit to London next month continues to ignore the recommendation of SPNB for the contract to be awarded to a third company in the frame.

Last week, The Malaysian Insider reported that the committee ordered SPNB to award the deal to the Hartasuma Sdn Bhd-Bombardier joint-venture, whose RM890 million bid is nearly 50 per cent higher than the RM610 million quoted by SPNB’s pick, Ingress Corp Bhd-Balfour Beatty Rail Sdn Bhd.

The Singapore Straits Times quoted political analysts and industry executives as saying that the “behind-the-scenes intrigue shows how opaque and non-transparent practices that have long characterised large public-sector contract awards remain the order of the day in Malaysia.”

Calling the LRT deal “a strong test case” for the Najib administration, the Singapore Straits Times said the decision to override SPNB was “likely to dull Kuala Lumpur’s efforts to attract much-needed foreign investment”.

SPNB is spending some RM7 billion for the extension of both Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT rail networks. The Kelana Jaya network will be extended 17km while the Ampang one will be extended by 17.7km.

The wholly-owned unit of the Finance Ministry was forced to cave in to pressure from Malay rights groups last month when it revised pre-qualification criteria for several construction packages for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (KVMRT) by allowing joint ventures or consortiums.

It had earlier imposed additional criteria on contractors taking part in the project tender which disallowed them from forming joint ventures or consortiums.

Malay rights group Perkasa, however, accused Prasarana of blocking Bumiputera contractors from participating by enforcing strict guidelines that would only benefit “rich non-Bumis,” adding that project delivery partner MMC-Gamuda was “looting and monopolising” the project.

The KVMRT is expected to be the largest ever construction project in Malaysia and had earlier been estimated to cost between RM36 billion and RM53 billion.

C'mon guys. is this your first time reading Malaysian news?

if malaysian journalist always give wrong info like that
malaysian architect always draw shoe box

:nuts:wonder what quality does malaysian accountant,economist,auditor,engineer,surveyor etc hold:lol::lol:

George Kent confident of LRT job
Published: 2011/07/07

George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd, an engineering group, is confident of winning the Ampang-Line Light Railway Transit (LRT)'s extension mega infrastructure project worth RM1.5 billion.

The chances of getting the project is very good, its Chairman, Tan Sri Tan Kay Hock told reporters after the company's annual general meeting here today.

He said the company's bid for the project was strengthened by George Kent's previous experience of handling government contracts and its achievements "We are about to hand over the RM97.75 million Kuala Lipis Hospital in Pahang to the Ministry of Health, and I guess this is one of the very few hospitals delivered on time.

"George Kent only tenders for projects that we think we can do, thus, we don't see any negative points for not winning the tender," he said.

Prasarana Bhd is expected to announce the winner of the Ampang LRT extension project by September this year.

Tay also said the company, which also produces water meters and the casing for the meters has embarked on a RM50 million plan to upgrade its manufacturing facilities in Puchong, Selangor to accommodate higher sales in the meter and Original Equipment Manufacturing businesses.

He said the present plant was already producing at a maximum capacity. With the expansion, George Kent aims to double its production capacity to two million completed meters and two million pieces of non-meter brass parts per annum.

George Kent's pre-tax profit for the first quarter ended Apr 30, 2011 jumped to RM4.8 million from RM3.9 million in the same quarter last year. Its revenue, however, slipped to RM30.7 million from RM32.5 million previously.

Tay said the demand for meters from Hong Kong, Macau, Middle East, Puerto Rico and Colombia remained strong.

"The company has also penetrated Vietnam and Laos, where we expect good returns," he said, adding that the company expects to sustain its growth as the year progresses. -- Bernama

Kos projek sambungan LRT kekal
Oleh Shahrizan Salian 2011/03/12
http://www.bharian.com.my/articles/KosprojeksambunganLRTkekal/Article/

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ZULKIFLI (kanan) mendengar penerangan projek sambungan LRT Lembah
Klang daripada Pengarah Projek Penyambungan Landasan LRT, Faudzilah
Razali di ibu negara, semalam.

KOS pembangunan projek sambungan baru sistem Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Kelana Jaya dan Ampang dijangka tidak meningkat melebihi anggaran awal RM7 bilion di sebalik kenaikan harga bahan binaan dan minyak mentah global ketika ini.

Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (SPNB), berkata anggaran perbelanjaan itu masih mencukupi untuk menyiapkan laluan baru 34.7 kilometer itu yang dijadualkan beroperasi pertengahan 2014, membabitkan pembinaan laluan trek, stesen, pengujian sistem dan tren.

Firma dipertanggungjawabkan kerajaan bagi melaksanakan projek berskala besar itu setakat ini sudah mengumpul modal RM2 bilion menerusi terbitan bon, manakala bakinya dijana menerusi kaedah sama pada tahun depan.

Difahamkan, SPNB juga memerlukan modal berasingan RM3 bilion untuk membangunkan infrastruktur seperti bas dan sebagainya apabila projek itu siap kelak.

Ia bagi menyediakan perkhidmatan laluan sokongan dalam menyepadukan sistem pengangkutan awam di Lembah Klang itu.

Projek sambungan baru LRT itu membabitkan dua pakej pembinaan iaitu pakej A bernilai RM1.6 bilion menerusi penyertaan usaha sama Bina Puri Holdings Bhd dan Tim Sekata yang akan melaksanakan projek di aliran Ampang manakala TRC Synergy Bhd, menerusi anak syarikat Trans Resources Sdn Bhd memperoleh mandat bagi laluan Kelana Jaya.

Sementara itu, permohonan tender bagi menyiapkan kemudahan di pakej B sepanjang 18.1 kilometer bagi kedua-dua laluan yang bercantum di stesen Putra Heights, ditutup Isnin ini.

Pengarah Bahagian Pembangunan Projek Kumpulan SPNB, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, berkata proses pembinaan laluan sambungan baru itu dibahagikan kepada tiga komponen utama iaitu kerja asas, kemudahan dan sistem.

“Bagi aliran Kelana Jaya, kemajuan kerja asas sekitar 15 peratus, manakala aliran Ampang pula 20 peratus sudah disiapkan,” katanya pada taklimat media perkembangan terkini projek sambungan LRT Lembah Klang di Kuala Lumpur, semalam.

Bagi komponen kemudahan pula, Zulkifli berkata, SPNB memulakan kerja pembinaannya akhir bulan ini.

Kerja kemudahan membabitkan pembinaan komponen seperti laluan petunjuk, tiang penopang dan stesen, acuan besi serta gelegar kotak bersegmen kedua-dua aliran.

Zulkifli berkata, SPNB menyediakan 35 tren baru bagi aliran Kelana Jaya dan 20 tren bagi aliran Ampang.

“Kos tren baru bagi aliran Kelana Jaya kira-kira RM1.2 bilion, manakala Ampang pula lebih tinggi sedikit disebabkan
laluan bawah tanah,” katanya.

TRC Synergy could win LRT B job: OSK
Published: 2011/07/07
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20110707162630/Article/index_html

Construction-based TRC Synergy Bhd has a good chance of winning the Light Rail Transit (LRT) B package given its experience in undertaking the first phase of the project, OSK Research said.

An experienced contractor, TRC Synergy has submitted its bid for the LRT B project and is very keen on the Kelana portion worth RM700 million, OSK said in a research note in initiating coverage on the company with a "buy" rating.

The company's shares traded four sen higher at RM1.80 just before 4 pm today on Bursa Malaysia. OSK said that potential jobs could also come from road projects in Sarawak, where it has a strong foothold.

TRC boasts a healthy net cash position of RM182 million, which makes up 54 per cent of its market capitalisation. TRC's bid should be competitive given the economies of scale from LRT A and awarding the job to it would allow for better integration between A and B.

"Even if TRC does not win the main contract, it could still play a role as subcontractor," OSK said.

Late last year, TRC Synergy surprised the market when it outbid many of the larger contractors to secure the RM950 million Kelana A LRT extension contract.

TRC Synergy's earnings are at an inflection point or a significant move for the comopany's earnings as the Kelana A extension contract will be its key earnings driver, it said.

"Although TRC Synergy has never undertaken a job of such magnitude, we believe execution is not an issue," OSK said. Turning to the potential of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project for the company, OSK said that 70 contractors have been prequalified for the MRT (SBK line) elevated portion worth RM12 billion, which will be implemented in 20 packages.

"We expect TRC Synergy to leverage on its LRT track record and secure some packages for the MRT. "Being one of the larger and more experienced Bumiputera contractors also provides TRC Synergy an edge, especially in light of the recent controversy over the lack of Bumiputera participation in the MRT," said OSK. -- Bernama

George Kent-led group on track for RM1b project
By Sharen Kaur Published: 2011/07/08
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/GKGK/Article/index_html

A consortium headed by George Kent Bhd has emerged as the odds-on favourite to win a contract worth more than RM1 billion to help undertake system works for the light rail transit (LRT) Ampang line extension project.

Other members of the consortium include local engineering firm Global Rail Sdn Bhd, Lion Pacific Sdn Bhd, Bombardier Signalling, China Railway Construction Corp (CRCC) and Tewet GmbH, a project management consultant company.

Business Times understands that the George Kent-led consortium was the second lowest bidder, having placed a bid at RM1.13 billion to undertake the job.

The tender for the system work on the proposed Ampang line closed on June 16. It is further learnt that some eight companies were invited to bid for the job.

Subsequently, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd had invited the companies to make their presentations between June 22 and June 24.

Bids submitted for the job were between RM950 million and RM1.45 billion.

People familiar with the matter said Prasarana has shortlisted four companies after the presentations were made.

The other three firms are SNC Lavalin/WW Engineering, Siemens/Scomi and Samsung/LG.

Their bids were priced at RM1.38 billion, RM1.17 billion and RM1.16 billion, respectively.

"They were shortlisted based on having offered the best technical solution and the most efficient way of managing the signalling migration plan so as not to interrupt

the current train operation during the project implementation stage," the source told Business Times, adding that Prasarana has budgeted RM1.5 billion for the system works.

The budgeting was done by UK consultant Halcrow/HSSI.

The other four contenders who did not make it were Colas/CMC/Uniway joint venture, the partnership which recently won a RM673.9 million contract for system works for the Kelana Jaya line; Invensys Rail/Ingress/Balfour Beatty; Posco/Daewoo and Ansaldo/Emrail.

It is learnt that Colas/CMC/Uniway offered the highest price. The lowest bidder at RM950 million was Invensys Rail/Ingress/ Balfour Beatty, which had also bid for the Kelana Jaya line extension.

According to the source, the Ansaldo joint venture was not shortlisted as the company (Ansaldo) already has a contract to work on the Ipoh-Padang Besar double tracking project.

Invensys Rail was also not chosen as it too has a contract for the Seremban-Gemas double tracking project where it is currently facing ongoing issues and delays in the project implementation.

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/GKGK/pix_bottom

MRCB poised to clinch RM800m LRT contract
By Sharen Kaur Published: 2011/06/15
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/lrt14/Article/index_html

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) is poised to secure soon a contract worth as much as RM800 million from Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, people familiar with the matter said yesterday.

The contract is for civil works for phase two of the Ampang light rail transit (LRT) extension line linking Putra Heights to Shah Alam, Selangor.
George Kent confident of LRT job
Published: 2011/07/07

George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd, an engineering group, is confident of winning the Ampang-Line Light Railway Transit (LRT)'s extension mega infrastructure project worth RM1.5 billion. George Kent and MRCB both confident. Are they after the same project?

Cheers, m

$700 million price difference so which is which i am sure its the same route!

i guess it a good time to have ampang line will be getting it northern extension into matrade,jln duta,hartamas area

i guess it a good time to have ampang line will be getting it northern extension into matrade,jln duta,hartamas area

^^
This area will be part of MRT Phase 2 (Circle line)....Actually, SPAD said that the urban transportation masterplan ( include proposed Circle line) will make public on April but still no news about it...:bash:

i guess it a good time to have ampang line will be getting it northern extension into matrade,jln duta,hartamas area

u mean from sentul?:)

yup from sentul

i know that area is planned to be serve by MRT line 2
but i think it would be cheaper,faster and wiser to extend ampang line instead


i think kv mrt 2 is too wide for a circle line,hy not extended monorail from kl sentral to titiwangsa instead??

Stuff we learned:

LRT Line "3" | Kelana Jaya - Klang | 2020 - 2030
We have learned that:


An LRT Line from Kelana Jaya to Klang has been proposed;
This line is to start construction in 2020 and be complete by 2030;
This line was proposed in the Selangor Structure Plan 2006 (which was recently revised by the current Selangor Government);
While the proposed line is referred to as LRT Line 3, we note that technically the Monorail is referred to as "LRT Sistem 3" but this may have changed. On the other hand, with the extension of the monorail (below) we may have to call it LRT Sistem 3 and refer to the Kelana Jaya - Klang Line as LRT Sistem 4;


Cheers, m

Pemenang projek LRT-B bakal diumum

Prasarana senarai pendek empat syarikat teraju projek sambungan baru bernilai RM1.7b

SYARIKAT yang memenangi tender bagi projek sambungan baru sistem Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Kelana Jaya dan Ampang pakej B (LRT-B) yang bernilai RM1.7 bilion, akan diumumkan akhir bulan ini atau awal bulan depan.

Sumber industri berkata, difahamkan Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, iaitu pemilik projek itu sudah menyenarai pendek empat syarikat yang berkelayakan yang akan dipilih menjadi kontraktor utama melaksanakan pembinaan laluan sepanjang 18.1 kilometer itu.

“Selepas tiga bulan membuat penilaian sejak tender LRT-B ditutup Mac lalu, Prasarana sudah menyenarai pendek empat syarikat.

“Pengumuman syarikat yang dipilih akan diumumkan dalam tempoh terdekat ini, mungkin akhir bulan ini atau awal bulan depan,” katanya ketika dihubungi Berita Harian di Kuala Lumpur, semalam.

Menerusi pakej LRT-B, sambungan baru LRT Kelana Jaya akan merangkumi jarak 7.8 kilometer dan membabitkan enam stesen, dari Summit di USJ ke Putra Heights.
Laluan LRT Ampang pula merentangi 10.3 kilometer dengan lapan stesen dan ia akan menghubungkan Kinrara di Puchong sehingga Putra Heights.
Kerja sivil bagi laluan Kelana Jaya dianggarkan bernilai kira-kira RM700 juta, manakala laluan Ampang pula antara RM800 juta hingga RM1 bilion.
Sumber itu bagaimanapun enggan mendedahkan nama empat syarikat yang sudah disenarai pendek oleh Prasarana itu.

Bagaimanapun, Penganalisis OSK Research, Jeremy Goh, menjangkakan empat syarikat yang disenarai pendek itu berkemungkinan besar ialah TRC Synergy Bhd, Sunway Holdings Bhd, syarikat kerjasama antara Bina Puri dan MRCB,dan WCT Bhd.

Katanya, daripada empat syarikat itu, TRC Synergy berkemungkinan muncul pilihan utama bersandarkan kepada kelebihannya yang menjadi satu daripada kontraktor utama projek sambungan baru LRT pakej A (LRT-A).

“Kami melihat jika TRC Synergy memenangi tender pakej LRT-B, ia akan mewujudkan integrasi pelaksanaan lebih baik dan ini adalah faktor utama yang diambil kira Prasarana dalam menganugerahkan projek itu,” katanya.

Bagi Sunway pula, Goh berkata, syarikat itu berkedudukan terbaik untuk meraih projek LRT-B kerana memiliki kepakaran teknologi dan jentera yang mencukupi.

“Syarikat itu juga mempunyai rekod dalam membina sistem monorel di kawasan Sunway,” jelasnya sambil menambah Sunway dikatakan menyerahkan bidaan harga terendah bagi pakej LRT-B itu,” katanya.

Goh berkata, pakatan syarikat Bina Puri dan MRCB yang berpengalaman dalam kerja pembinaan laluan LRT pula dilihat mampu memenangi kerja bagi sambungan laluan Ampang menerusi pakej LRT-B.

Bina Puri sudah memenangi projek sambungan laluan Ampang menerusi pakej LRT-A, manakala MRCB pula berpengalaman melaksanakan laluan LRT di sekitar kawasan KL Sentral.

“WCT pula kerana kelebihannya dalam menawarkan bidaan kompetitif dalam sistem tender terbuka ini,” katanya.

http://www.bharian.com.my

TRC cable very stlong ohh:nuts:The who's and has been is the board of directors fishing for big jobs for them.:)

KL public transport ridership to increase
Monday July 18, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/18/nation/9098074&sec=nation#13109532094721&if_height=530

KOTA KINANALU: Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri said at least 40% of the population in Kuala Lumpur is expected to use public transport by 2020.

Abdul Rahim said the percentage of commuters would increase significantly based on the various upgrade initiatives that have been and would be undertaken to improve the urban public transportation system in the country.

He cited the 35km light rail transit (LRT) extensions for both the Kelana Jaya and Ampang line as an example of the many initiatives made under the GTP’s Urban Public Transport NKRA.

Abdul Rahim said he is confident that the implementation of the initiatives would considerably reduce traffic congestion and Malaysia’s urban public transportation system would one day be considered on par with major cities like Hong Kong, Taipei and Tokyo.

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Bandar Kinrara 3 residents says no to LRT extension


Making themselves heard: The residents putting down their signatures to oppose to Station 05 in their neighbourhood.
Bandar Kinrara 3 residents who attended the briefing on the LRT extension project on Sunday gave a resounding no to the proposed station near their area.

Organised by the Bandar Kinrara 3 pro tem committee at Merak Apartment, the meeting was to increase awareness among the residents on the project.

The station, dubbed Station 05 on the Ampang Line extension alignment, would be located at the buffer zone separating Jalan BK 3/3C and the Bukit Jalil Highway.

Pro tem committee secretary Stephanie Koh said the residents did not want the station and requested the track to be built on the road divider and not in front of the houses.

“An LRT station will contribute to traffic congestion as well as health and safety problems, such as noise and air pollution.

“Since the station does not have a carpark, we foresee cars parking along the road.

“Imagine people parking their cars here and taking the LRT to watch the football match in Bukit Jalil,” she said.

Koh also cautioned against a drop in property value once the station, which could be 10-storey tall was built.

“There will be illegal hawkers and if not maintained properly, the station will be littered with rubbish and illegal banners,” she said.

Pro tem committee deputy chairman Ye Choh Wah asked if the station was necessary.


“The distance between Station 05 and Station 04 in Bandar Kinrara 2 is only 800m. Do we need so many stations in Bandar Kinrara?” he asked.

The committee said it first sent a letter to Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) in 2009 but received no reply.

In March, they forwarded another letter to Prasarana and other authorities.

A site visit was held in April and Prasarana promised to study the situation and get back to the residents.

The committee was still waiting for a formal reply.

“Those who work in this area might support the project but they are only here from 8am to 5pm while it is the residents who have to bear with it from 6am to midnight every day,” Ye said.

About 100 signatures to oppose the station were collected yesterday and the pro tem committee would embark on a door-to-door campaign to get more signatures from the residents.

Koh said they would submit a memorandum to Prasarana and the Subang Jaya Municipal Council once they hit 3,000 signatures.

Since Bandar Kinrara folks don't appreciate it, the line can be re-aligned to rail-less Happy Garden, OUG, interchange with KTM Petaling, go southward to Sri Sentosa, then only follow Jalan Puchong to IOI.

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Bandar Kinrara 3 residents says no to LRT extension


Making themselves heard: The residents putting down their signatures to oppose to Station 05 in their neighbourhood.
Bandar Kinrara 3 residents who attended the briefing on the LRT extension project on Sunday gave a resounding no to the proposed station near their area.

Organised by the Bandar Kinrara 3 pro tem committee at Merak Apartment, the meeting was to increase awareness among the residents on the project.

The station, dubbed Station 05 on the Ampang Line extension alignment, would be located at the buffer zone separating Jalan BK 3/3C and the Bukit Jalil Highway.

Pro tem committee secretary Stephanie Koh said the residents did not want the station and requested the track to be built on the road divider and not in front of the houses.

“An LRT station will contribute to traffic congestion as well as health and safety problems, such as noise and air pollution.

“Since the station does not have a carpark, we foresee cars parking along the road.

“Imagine people parking their cars here and taking the LRT to watch the football match in Bukit Jalil,” she said.

Koh also cautioned against a drop in property value once the station, which could be 10-storey tall was built.

“There will be illegal hawkers and if not maintained properly, the station will be littered with rubbish and illegal banners,” she said.

Pro tem committee deputy chairman Ye Choh Wah asked if the station was necessary.


“The distance between Station 05 and Station 04 in Bandar Kinrara 2 is only 800m. Do we need so many stations in Bandar Kinrara?” he asked.

The committee said it first sent a letter to Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) in 2009 but received no reply.

In March, they forwarded another letter to Prasarana and other authorities.

A site visit was held in April and Prasarana promised to study the situation and get back to the residents.

The committee was still waiting for a formal reply.

“Those who work in this area might support the project but they are only here from 8am to 5pm while it is the residents who have to bear with it from 6am to midnight every day,” Ye said.

About 100 signatures to oppose the station were collected yesterday and the pro tem committee would embark on a door-to-door campaign to get more signatures from the residents.

Koh said they would submit a memorandum to Prasarana and the Subang Jaya Municipal Council once they hit 3,000 signatures.

:ohno:

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Bandar Kinrara 3 residents says no to LRT extension


Making themselves heard: The residents putting down their signatures to oppose to Station 05 in their neighbourhood.
Bandar Kinrara 3 residents who attended the briefing on the LRT extension project on Sunday gave a resounding no to the proposed station near their area.

Organised by the Bandar Kinrara 3 pro tem committee at Merak Apartment, the meeting was to increase awareness among the residents on the project.

The station, dubbed Station 05 on the Ampang Line extension alignment, would be located at the buffer zone separating Jalan BK 3/3C and the Bukit Jalil Highway.

Pro tem committee secretary Stephanie Koh said the residents did not want the station and requested the track to be built on the road divider and not in front of the houses.

“An LRT station will contribute to traffic congestion as well as health and safety problems, such as noise and air pollution.

“Since the station does not have a carpark, we foresee cars parking along the road.

“Imagine people parking their cars here and taking the LRT to watch the football match in Bukit Jalil,” she said.

Koh also cautioned against a drop in property value once the station, which could be 10-storey tall was built.

“There will be illegal hawkers and if not maintained properly, the station will be littered with rubbish and illegal banners,” she said.

Pro tem committee deputy chairman Ye Choh Wah asked if the station was necessary.

“The distance between Station 05 and Station 04 in Bandar Kinrara 2 is only 800m. Do we need so many stations in Bandar Kinrara?” he asked.


The committee said it first sent a letter to Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) in 2009 but received no reply.

In March, they forwarded another letter to Prasarana and other authorities.

A site visit was held in April and Prasarana promised to study the situation and get back to the residents.

The committee was still waiting for a formal reply.

“Those who work in this area might support the project but they are only here from 8am to 5pm while it is the residents who have to bear with it from 6am to midnight every day,” Ye said.

About 100 signatures to oppose the station were collected yesterday and the pro tem committee would embark on a door-to-door campaign to get more signatures from the residents.

Koh said they would submit a memorandum to Prasarana and the Subang Jaya Municipal Council once they hit 3,000 signatures.

So what, in New York every 300m or less has a station. They try to be smart when they are actually stupid. Some people never appreciate. It's good to make them eat their own words. Really a KINRA or just add another RA. KINRARA:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

lrt station is 10story high?..wahahaha...fucking idiots!!!..

actually jalan klang lama needs LRT allignment there.....so many apartments there...

lrt station is 10story high?..wahahaha...fucking idiots!!!..

haha...i bet that koh doesn't know what she is talking about..really joker..

x faham kenape org xnak lrt line... are they saying that "kami mampoo bayar minyak mahal2 kat kereta kami yh mahal ini"

note: do i hve to write in eng.. cintailah bahasa kebangsaan.. erkkk:nuts:

kalo depa mampu..xde lh bising psl subsidi minyak kn

ni mesti kes lrt/mrt is good i hope OTHER poor suckers take it so road not jammed i cam drive better than..ek wait.lry by my house,that mean i m the poor suckers.hahaha

So what, in New York every 300m or less has a station. They try to be smart when they are actually stupid. Some people never appreciate. It's good to make them eat their own words. Really a KINRA or just add another RA. KINRARA:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

They dun appreciate it why not shift the money to build the LRT in Shah Alam and Klang.. We more than welcome they build there, but things just doesnt happen like this.. When they want to build there, ppl oppose it, when they dun wan build there, ppl appreciate it.. :nuts:

actually jalan klang lama needs LRT allignment there.....so many apartments there...Jalan Klang Lama to get monorail ... dunno whether to laugh or cry.

Cheers, m

Jalan Klang Lama to get monorail ... dunno whether to laugh or cry.

Cheers, m

Just give your comment to Prasarana allurban. Don't need to laugh or cry.

Jalan Klang Lama to get monorail ... dunno whether to laugh or cry.

Cheers, m

but wasnt that part of the initial plan? right sehingga OUG kalau x silap?

haha...i bet that koh doesn't know what she is talking about..really joker..

10 storeys high dari atap rumah dia la tu agaknya ha haa

Ingress (www.ingresscorp.com.my/) submits tender for LRT extension and KTM jobs
By LEONG HUNG YEE Thursday July 28, 2011
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/28/business/9188314&sec=business#13119088489221&if_height=718

KUALA LUMPUR: Ingress Corp Bhd has submitted tender for several projects including the Ampang line light rail transit (LRT) extension and RM1.5bil worth of jobs from Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB).

Executive vice-chairman cum CEO Datuk Rameli Musa said Ingress had submitted the tender for KTMB works in March and the results would be announced in September.

The company hoped to secure the job as its bid was the lowest, he said after the company AGM yesterday.

Ingress' 49% owned Balfour Beatty Rail Sdn Bhd has secured a RM1bil contract to implement the rail system package for the Ipoh-Padang Besar electrified double-tracking project.

Rameli said the profit from the contract had not been realised and would be once it was completed. “Any profit will only be reflected at the end of the project... that's our practice,” he added.

Asked if Ingress had been short-listed for the Ampang LRT extension project, Rameli said the consortium comprising Ingress, Invensys Rail and the group's associate Balfour Beatty had been shortlisted to undertake the system works.

Ingress is also eyeing several more projects in the country including the RM50bil mass rapid transit.

Rameli said Ingress would also submit a bid for the system works for the 197 km Gemas-Johor Baru electrified double tracking project. “We will look for partners for this job. The value of the bid may be close to RM1bil,” he added.

On contract secured, Rameli said Ingress had secured contracts worth RM388mil. The contracts, secured by its power engineering and projects division, are expected to contribute to the group for its current financial year ending Jan 31, 2012 (FY12)

“Our automotive usually contributes a turnover of RM500mil a year. We will sustain at that level if we don't get new orders,” he said.

Rameli said the group's joint-venture company in India, Ingress-Mayur Autoventures Pte Ltd, in which Ingress owns 40% equity had already secured a contract to supply mouldings.

From transitmy.org

THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE (INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF THE TRAIN BORNE EQUIPMENT), SUPPLY, DELIVERY, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING AND HANDOVER OF ALL COMPLETED TWENTY (20) SETS OF LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES FOR AMPANG (AMG) LINE EXTENSION PROJECT

More >> http://transitmy.org/2011/08/06/lrt-update-prasarana-issues-international-tender-for-20-ampang-line-trains/

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Bandar Kinrara 3 residents says no to LRT extension
July 18th, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/7/18/central/9120778&sec=central

Making themselves heard: The residents putting down their signatures to oppose to Station 05 in their neighbourhood.
Bandar Kinrara 3 residents who attended the briefing on the LRT extension project on Sunday gave a resounding no to the proposed station near their area.

Organised by the Bandar Kinrara 3 pro tem committee at Merak Apartment, the meeting was to increase awareness among the residents on the project.

The station, dubbed Station 05 on the Ampang Line extension alignment, would be located at the buffer zone separating Jalan BK 3/3C and the Bukit Jalil Highway.

Pro tem committee secretary Stephanie Koh said the residents did not want the station and requested the track to be built on the road divider and not in front of the houses.

“An LRT station will contribute to traffic congestion as well as health and safety problems, such as noise and air pollution.

“Since the station does not have a carpark, we foresee cars parking along the road.

“Imagine people parking their cars here and taking the LRT to watch the football match in Bukit Jalil,” she said.

Koh also cautioned against a drop in property value once the station, which could be 10-storey tall was built.

“There will be illegal hawkers and if not maintained properly, the station will be littered with rubbish and illegal banners,” she said.

Pro tem committee deputy chairman Ye Choh Wah asked if the station was necessary.


“The distance between Station 05 and Station 04 in Bandar Kinrara 2 is only 800m. Do we need so many stations in Bandar Kinrara?” he asked.

The committee said it first sent a letter to Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) in 2009 but received no reply.

In March, they forwarded another letter to Prasarana and other authorities.

A site visit was held in April and Prasarana promised to study the situation and get back to the residents.

The committee was still waiting for a formal reply.

“Those who work in this area might support the project but they are only here from 8am to 5pm while it is the residents who have to bear with it from 6am to midnight every day,” Ye said.

About 100 signatures to oppose the station were collected yesterday and the pro tem committee would embark on a door-to-door campaign to get more signatures from the residents.

Koh said they would submit a memorandum to Prasarana and the Subang Jaya Municipal Council once they hit 3,000 signatures.
Prasarana: LRT extension technically viable
Saturday August 6, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/8/6/central/9223781&sec=central

WITH reference to the “Bandar Kinrara 3 residents say no to LRT Extension” that appeared in your newspaper on July 18, 2011, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) would like to clarify that the proposed alignment for the Ampang LRT Line extension is the preferred alignment based mainly on technical viability, financial impact and ridership demand.

The Final Railway Scheme for the alignment of the Ampang LRT Line extension was approved by the Department of Railways on June 4, 2010.

The approval was given after taking into account the factors mentioned and also the various mitigation measures proposed to address the concerns of the residents in the surrounding vicinity. Prasarana will comply with all requirements imposed with regards to safety measures and noise levels.

The article published in The Star on July 18, 2011 highlighted the concerns of the residents of Bandar Kinrara 3 (BK3) who are not in favour of the proposed LRT station near their area.

The residents claimed that the LRT station, currently referred to as Station 05 near BK3 will contribute to traffic congestion as well as health and safety problems such as noise and air pollution.

While we acknowledge that the construction of an infrastructure project of this magnitude will cause a certain degree of inconvenience, Prasarana will ensure that all necessary measures and precautions are taken to ensure that the inconvenience due to traffic congestion, noise and air pollution is minimised. This includes the building of a green wall at the proposed station to help minimise the noise and air pollution in the area.

The proposal to have Station 05 is to serve the sizeable residential and commercial community in the area.

The proposed alignment is based on an in-depth engineering and technical study.

Due to technical constraints, it is not possible to build the alignment on the road median along the Bukit Jalil highway as suggested by the residents.

Prasarana, during a project briefing with the Residents’ Association which was hosted by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) on 20 July 2011, explained in detail to the residents from BK 3 on the technical rationale of the proposed alignment and the measures that will be implemented to address their concerns.

MPSJ assured the residents that their concerns will be submitted to the Selangor State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN) and the Selangor Economic Action Council (MTES) for their final decision.

Prasarana would also like to inform the public that they can contact our Project Call Centre at 03- 2267 9898 (24 Hours) to enquire or to provide constructive feedback. They can also visit our website to submit their feedback at feedback@ lrtextension.com

i wish to have lrt station near my house...
to kinrara 3 residents..BoooooOoooOooOOooooo~ :bash:

i wish to have lrt station near my house...
to kinrara 3 residents..BoooooOoooOooOOooooo~ :bash:But what about the children????????? Won't someone please think of the children (and the elderly, OKU, blind, etc) ?!?!?!??! :lol:

Cheers, m

i wish to have lrt station near my house...
to kinrara 3 residents..BoooooOoooOooOOooooo~ :bash:

Issuing ISA Summons to arrest those kinrara 3 residents to work in the living hell for LRT extensions as well as MRT projects .. Those who refuse to surrender will be subjected for being buried alive.

Bandar Kinrara 3 residents want Station 5 moved
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/8/9/central/9220124&sec=central

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2011/8/9/central/p6LRT.jpg
Move it: Residents gathering at the site of the proposed LRT station, located on the buffer zone

Briefing for the rolling stocks tender is today, apart from the 20x6 trainsets and walkthrough configuration nothing much is known, yet. Hope can get some more info about this later today.

^^ Yeah, that would be good and nice. :) Hopefully some info can be made known.

So far nothing much yet (that can be written here), though they already have the specs ready but I wouldn't rule out any change requests yet, it'll be running ATO though with driver cabs, steel benches (again) and end-to-end walk through. Anything else you want to see in the new rolling stocks ?

Probably the standard? Tripod poles, handrails near the doors like in KJ line trains, door flashing lights like existing rolling stock. More standing area near doors, more rows of hanging hand grips. Perhaps indicators for which side the doors will open? Automated announcements - last time I took the Ampang line, this was not being done in a standardised manner. More often than not, they used manual announcements than the automated ones.

Probably the standard? Tripod poles, handrails near the doors like in KJ line trains, door flashing lights like existing rolling stock. More standing area near doors, more rows of hanging hand grips. Perhaps indicators for which side the doors will open? Automated announcements - last time I took the Ampang line, this was not being done in a standardised manner. More often than not, they used manual announcements than the automated ones.
wheelchair accessible spaces, flip-up seats, indicator lights for doors opening/closing, lighted route maps, full rail system maps, automated station announcements, security cameras, anti-bacterial grab pole / stanchions...

Perhaps most important ... something on the stainless steel seats to prevent sliding.

Cheers, m

Plastic seats would be better. Stainless steel surface can be quite "cold".

Anyway, this is the best example that the new Ampang line train should be like

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=79719790&postcount=2567

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Ampang line trains besides little upgrade here and there!

You would notice that sometimes when the trains stop abruptly, the resulting full weight of your fellow benchmate mak cik bearing down onto your side can be pretty awkward. True story bro.

As for cushioned seats we have those on the KTM EMUs for years now already, they don't really age well.

Perhaps moulded plastic seats? Something like these...

http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01598/mrt/21.jpg
http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01598/mrt/21.jpg

Perhaps moulded plastic seats? Something like these...

http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01598/mrt/21.jpg
http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01598/mrt/21.jpg

Yes!! i more prefer this one over bench seat like in ampang line to prevent people sleep horizontally.

MRCB gets RM1.33b job for Ampang LRT extension
Written by Joseph Chin of theedgemalaysia.com
Tuesday, 16 August 2011 19:14
http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business/191401-mrcb-gets-rm133b-job-for-ampang-lrt-extension.html

KUALA LUMPUR: MALAYSIAN RESOURCES CORP [] Bhd (MRCB) has secured a RM1.33 billion contract from Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (SPNB) for the Ampang light rail transit line extension.

MRCB said on Tuesday, Aug 16 that the contract awarded to its unit MRCB Engineering Sdn Bhd was for the CONSTRUCTION [] and completion of facilities works including fabrication and delivery of segmental box girders (Package B).

“The lump sum contract worth about RM1.33 billion is for a construction period of 30 months from the date of possession of site,” it said.

MRCB also said SPNB has awarded MRCB Engineering the sub-contract for the fabrication and delivery of segmental box girders (Package B) for the Kelana Jaya line extension project.

MESB is a nominated sub-contractor to Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd for the sub-contract worth RM67.2 million. The construction period for the works is 20 months.

Sunway gets RM569m Kelana Jaya LRT deal
Published: 2011/08/17
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20110816231248/Article/index_html

SUNWAY Holdings Bhd won a RM569 million job to build facilities for the extension of Kelana Jaya light rail transit (LRT) line.

The project will start next month , and is expected to be completed in 29 months’ time.

WOW:banana::banana::banana:

Plastic seats would be better. Stainless steel surface can be quite "cold".

Anyway, this is the best example that the new Ampang line train should be like

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=79719790&postcount=2567very nice except for the Linear motor part (like Kelana Jaya line trains).

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/4383/img7568b.jpg

That technology is costly.

Cheers, m

Thanks for all the recommendations.

very nice except for the Linear motor part (like Kelana Jaya line trains).

That technology is costly.

Cheers, m

I mean its interior, haha.

Well, I believe the interior design, should be made as warm and cozy as possible, with the use of wood and glass combination. LED ticker should be available onboard for informations such as next station.

Note : The width of trains on Nanakuma line (Fukuoka) is actually narrower than Ampang or Kelana Jaya lines, at 2.49 metres wide.

Taken Today

Putra LRT Line Extension

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Subang Depot
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Wow TRC full swing!I thought i saw them setting up shop somewhere along the old subang highway.Thanks for the photos sam.

Now only have to wait for them to release the tender to have the 2-cars trains reconfigured and coupled together. Hu hu.

I thought they already started ! Surely they send their personel to mexico! Once and for all prasarana will not cover the windows of its trains with ads!They glue stains can never be removed!I hope they learn from the past.

monorail/lrt station hangtuah kuala lumpur
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Why are the stations name for the LRT extensions not confirmed yet while those for the MRT have already been published. Or did I miss something here ?

Thats how things are done here!Like u dont know:lol:Who are we!Hush Hush award the contracts first then let the little people know:bash:How are they financing this one?

Thats how things are done here!Like u dont know:lol:Who are we!Hush Hush award the contracts first then let the little people know:bash:How are they financing this one?

Ha ha, for the LRT extension, Prasarana is selling/sold some sukuk/bonds for around 2-ish billion. For MRT I also don't know. As long as they don't re-introduce cukai kepala or whatever. :banana:

Kelana Jaya extension station 6 construction will start on October 10th!

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/10/4/central/9622253&sec=central

Looking forward to the construction of the Subang Jaya station, hope it turns out awesome.

First time they venturing beyond the federal highway!Lets see how they do it.Its such a narrow corridor .

Preliminary works to start tomorrow.

http://sjecho.com.my/article/1484

CONSTRUCTION work for Package A of the Kelana Jaya LRT Line will begin in Subang Jaya on October 10, starting with station and guideway preliminary test piles conducted in SS18 for Station 6 of the mammoth project.

The project which is undertaken by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) will involve the closure of Jalan SS18/6 between Jalan SS18/4F to Jalan SS18/4G for 62 days, according to ADUN Subang Jaya Hannah Yeoh.

“The road closure is for Prasarana to carry out preliminary test piles (PTPs). The affected part involves the closure of road between the two rows of houses.”

“The contractor will conduct an assessment of neighbouring houses, especially the corner units closer to the site. If there’s any damage caused by their work, they have undertaken to repair it,” she said to the media after a briefing session at SS18 on Monday.

Hannah said alternative routes had been marked out to help motorists move around the affected stretch.

According to officials from Prasarana, the next road closure for PTP 9 and PTP 10 will be at the end of Jalan Jengka near the KESAS Highway and junction of Jalan SS14/7G and Jalan SS18/1A.

Upon completion of boring, concreting and curing period, maintained load tests will be carried out.

Construction work for the USJ stretch is only expected to start in 2012.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysi...y-for-lrt-work/ (http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/temporary-traffic-diversion-on-federal-highway-for-lrt-work/)

Temporary traffic diversion on Federal Highway for LRT work
By Lisa J. Ariffin October 06, 2011

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Motorcyclists using the Klang-bound motorcycle lane on the Federal Highway will be diverted temporarily to the emergency lane to facilitate work for the Kelana Jaya LRT extension project.

Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) said today the motorcycle lane between Km19.1 and Km18.2 will be closed from October 10 to 31.

In a statement, Prasarana and PLUS advised motorists to follow all traffic and safety signages during the diversion.

The Kelana Jaya line extension route is from the Subang depot through to Subang Parade, USJ Summit, USJ Taipan, and ending at Putra Heights.

Road closed for preliminary LRT construction work
2011/10/24 By Sheila Sri Priya
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/3road/Article/

SUBANG JAYA: Starting Thursday, the end of Jalan Jenka, near the Kesas Highway and the junction of Jalan SS14/7g and Jalan SS18/1a, will be closed to facilitate preliminary construction work for Station 6 and guideway of the Kelana Jaya line extension project (Package A).

The closure, for a distance of 160m, is expected to last about 75 days, said Trans Resources Corporation Sdn Bhd (TRC) senior project manager Zabri Ahmad Shah.

Zabri said flyers with information of the works will be distributed in the neighbourhood. There will be security patrols during the period. The working hours will be between 8pm and 5pm, Monday to Saturday. However when the concrete works are being carried out, the hours may differ depending on the situation. "When the concrete work is being carried out it must be completed in one go. So, the work hours may be longer. Otherwise we will stick to our schedule," said Zabri.

Since Naza Matrade will be served by Ampang Line, so they will extend it from Sentul Timur ? anyone got any details ?

Since Naza Matrade will be served by Ampang Line, so they will extend it from Sentul Timur ? anyone got any details ?

Its mrt2 lah..

Really weird does mrt2 is actually a rename of ampang line..considering it start from sentul timur and use the same track frim miharja to ampang

Colas Rail wins rail contracts in Venezuela and Malaysia
Published: 21-Oct-2011
http://www.worldconstructionnetwork.com/news/colas_rail_wins_rail_contracts_in_venezuela_and_malaysia_111021/

Colas Rail, a unit of French construction and telecommunications group Bouygues in a consortium has won a €96m contract to build a railway line in Venezuela.

As part of a consortium with Alstom Transport and Thalès Transportation Systems, Colas Rail has won contract to construct the Line 2 for the metro rail in Los Teques, a town located on the outskirts of Caracas, Venezuela.
The entire project includes a 12-km line and 6 stations. Colas Rail will coordinate the site in collaboration with Alstom Transport, lay track and install auxiliary power feeding, emergency power supply and fire detection systems.
Colas' share of the contract is €96m.

Work on the project is expected to start by the end of October 2011 and completed in 4 years.

The company had won a €96m contract in June 2010 in Malaysia, as part of a consortium with its local partner CMCE/Uniway, to build an extension of the Kelana Jayalight metro line inKuala Lumpur.

The work include 17.4 km of line and 13 stations, comprises the design and build of the entire transport system- track, energy, telecom, control centre.
Colas Rail's share in the €156m contract is worth €96m.

Work on the project will begin during the second half year 2012 and completed in 38 months.

Partners eye more rail deals under ETP
By Sharen KaurPublished: 2011/11/28
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/COLAS-2/Article/#ixzz1eyNa6hBq

COLAS Rail and its local partner CMC Engineering Sdn Bhd plan to bid for new railway contracts under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).

They have bid for the electro-mechanical (E&M) system works of the Ampang light rail transit (LRT) extension line, said Colas chairman and chief executive officer Patrick Guenole, who expressed hope that they would win the job.

"We plan to bring London's Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Kuala Lumpur. The DLR is similar to the LRT so there will be transfer of European technology. It will be good for Malaysia ... good for competition," he said in a recent interview with Business Times.

Colas and CMC, founded by Datuk Abdul Rahman Yusof, formerly general manager of Sapura's Uniphone business, are currently partners for the RM674 million contract for E&M system for the Kelana Jaya LRT extension line. They won the contract in June, beating rivals Hartasuma-Bombardier and Ingress-Balfour Beatty.

The government and Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd were in favour of Colas, a leader in the UK and French railway construction market, because of its railway expertise.

Colas, which has a yearly turnover of about 12 billion (RM51 billion), is a major European player in design and engineering of large-scale complex railway infrastructure projects.

"We aim to be a long-term in Malaysia. We are attracted to the positive gross domestic product projection and regulatory environment.

"This is good for foreign investors like us," he said.

For the E&M contract for the Ampang Jaya line, Business Times had reported that it attracted eight bidders.

Besides CMC-Colas, the other bidders are Scomi Engineering Bhd-Siemens AG, Hartasuma-Bombardier-SNC Lavalin, Ingress-Invensys Rail Systems-Balfour Beatty, Leighton Emrail Sdn Bhd-Ansaldo STS, George Kent (M) Bhd-Thales and two Korean consortiums, each led by Samsung Engineering and Posco.

Their bids range between RM1.3 billion and RM1.5 billion.

The government is expected to award the contract early next year.

CMC Engineering in talks with Thales
Published: 2011/11/28
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/CMC23-2/Article/index_html#ixzz1eyQWRAzX

KUALA LUMPUR: CMC Engineering Sdn Bhd, an engineering, procurement and construction contractor, is in talks with France-based Thales Group and other foreign railway experts to jointly bid for railway jobs in Malaysia.

CMC is eyeing contracts for system works and the supply of trains for the mass rapid system (MRT) project, said its chairman and chief executive officer, Datuk Abdul Rahman Yusof.

Abdul Rahman said the company will focus on the system work packages involving power supply, communication, supervisory control and data acquisition, as well as signalling and ticketing systems.

"The prequalification process for the contracts are ongoing and we hope to qualify. We will be signing a joint venture agreement with Thales within the next two months to bid for the jobs," he told Business Times in an interview.

CMC Engineering, a low-profile company founded by Abdul Rahman, formerly general manager of Sapura's Uniphone business, is not new to the railway business in Malaysia.

In 2000, it won a RM130 million contract for the Ipoh-Padang Besar electrified double tracking project in a consortium with Japan's Tomen.

In June this year, CMC and its French partner Colas Rail won a RM674 million contract for electro-mechanical (E&M) system for the Kelana Jaya light rail transit (LRT) extension line.

The pact has also bid for E&M works for the Ampang LRT extensi-on line. The government is expected to award the contract in early 2012. There are eight bidders for the job.

Abdul Rahman said CMC is also eyeing several contracts for the Gemas-Johor Baru electrified double-tracking project and is in the midst of finding a foreign partner to bid for several packages.

On the E&M contract for the Kelana Jaya line, Abdul Rahman said CMC-Colas expects to start construction by the middle of next year and complete it in 2014.

"We will invest in fresh talent as we need some 150 professionals for the job. We are hiring from Malaysia, France, Australia and the UK," he said. By Sharen Kaur

Today Progress

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Thanks for the pictures. Much appreciated. :) Progress on this sector looks quick. Where were these taken, may I ask?

viaduct columns up already?. Should be right after the depot, lembah subang.

Thanks for the pictures. Much appreciated. :) Progress on this sector looks quick. Where were these taken, may I ask?

welcome..
just after Citta Mall, Sime Darby..from subang aiport....after the flyover..

These are few pictures that i took during my morning walk.
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These are few pictures that i took during my morning walk.
Fail to embed :gaah:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/asd5139/with/6444391463/

where was this taken? in subang area?

welcome..
just after Citta Mall, Sime Darby..from subang aiport....after the flyover..
Thanks!

viaduct columns up already?. Should be right after the depot, lembah subang.
Is it me, or do they look fatter than the existing ones? And it looks pretty high too, like that near Bangsar station almost.

where was this taken? in subang area?

No. this is near Puncak Jalil/Taman Equine. by the side of KESAS highway. Extension from Seri Petaling Station.

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Thanks!


Is it me, or do they look fatter than the existing ones? And it looks pretty high too, like that near Bangsar station almost.

Looks pretty much the same, and yeah, quite high, but I think the one in Bangsar is higher needing to clear an elevated roadway. Looks like those guideway running single tracked instead of a single double tracked one. Must be an island-platform station somewhere close by.

No. this is near Puncak Jalil/Taman Equine. by the side of KESAS highway. Extension from Seri Petaling Station.

Thanks for the picture, hope they'll start on a station box somewhere soon.

wow..good updates :)

Looks pretty much the same, and yeah, quite high, but I think the one in Bangsar is higher needing to clear an elevated roadway. Looks like those guideway running single tracked instead of a single double tracked one. Must be an island-platform station somewhere close by.they are building the Lembah Subang LRT station above the east end of the existing yard and the yard access "ramp" ... so they need a lot of clearance.

Im interested in seeing is where the switch will be for trains to access the new guideway. If you look at the north side of the guideway on the east side of the NKVE there is an extra portion of guideway built.

Cheers, m

Posco/Daewoo tipped to win Ampang LRT project
Sharen kaur
Published: 2011/12/22



Business Times understands that Prasarana favours the group led by Posco/Daewoo as it offers to use the Communication-Based Train Control Signalling System of Thales Group.


Kuala Lumpur: A consortium led by Posco/Daewoo Engineering of Korea has emerged as the odds-on favourite to win a contract worth about RM1.1 billion to help undertake system works for the Ampang light rail transit (LRT) line extension project.

Business Times understands that Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd favours Posco/Daewoo as it offered to use the Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) Signalling System supplied by France-based Thales Group.

For the Kelana Jaya LRT line extension and monorail system, Prasarana had awarded the system works contract to Thales on a direct negotiated basis because of the CBTC system.

Thales’ CBTC technology has been in use since 1985 and the system has been proven on 53 projects around the world.


It is learnt that Thales was favoured again for such a job for the Ampang LRT line extension, but to demonstrate transparency, the French group decided to offer its technology to the four shortlisted groups namely Colas/CMC Engineering, George Kent/China Railway Samsung/LG and Posco/Daewoo.

Tender for the contract closed on June 16. Initially, eight companies had submitted bids, ranging between RM950 million and RM1.45 billion.

The other four contenders who did not make it to the final round were SNC Lavalin/WW Engineering,Siemens/Scomi, Ansaldo/Emrail and Invensys Rail/Ingress/Balfour Beatty.

Prasarana officials said after careful evaluation, the board recommended to the Ministry of Finance Inc (MOF) to award the contract to Posco/Daewoo.

“Posco/Daewoo was selected based on the Thales CBTC signalling system and they had offered the lowest price. The Letter of Award is expected to be issued to the consortium next month,” an official told Business Times.

The Posco/Daewoo consortium also comprises Japan’s Sojitz Group and Global Rail Sdn Bhd, a local railway engineering and construction firm.

Meanwhile, the official said that George Kent was not selected as the company lacks experience as a railway engineering and construction contractor.

Samsung had quoted a higher price than Posco/Daewoo, while Colas/CMC was already awarded a contract worth RM673.92 million for system works for the Kelana Jaya LRT extension.

Our Ampang line can be considered as MRT.

Well, with the implementation of Thales CBTC, trains can run at higher frequency, and ultimately, that will push the line capacity towards MRT level.

Our Ampang line can be considered as MRT.

Well, with the implementation of Thales CBTC, trains can run at higher frequency, and ultimately, that will push the line capacity towards MRT level.

Longer trains (20 planned + 15 current ones) and with the automated system installed later on, not surprised if the Ampang Line will have a higher pphpd count than KJ Line.

Longer trains (20 planned + 15 current ones) and with the automated system installed later on, not surprised if the Ampang Line will have a higher pphpd count than KJ Line.

It already has higher design pphpd than Kelana Jaya line.

Ampang line capacity : 33,000 pphpd

Kelana Jaya line capacity : 30,000 pphpd

Actually, Ampang line trains are longer and wider than trains on certain Paris Metro line.

Ultimately, I see Ampang line will have to cater more people than Kelana Jaya line, because this is the line that passes growing suburbs as Puchong and Kinrara.

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Ultimately, I see Ampang line will have to cater more people than Kelana Jaya line, because this is the line that passes growing suburbs as Puchong and Kinrara.[/QUOTE]

I agree!Without a doubt :)Its sad in the planning stage back then they never thought of it!They only see ways to cut cost by using the old tracks instead.:ohno:

I agree!Without a doubt :)Its sad in the planning stage back then they never thought of it!They only see ways to cut cost by using the old tracks instead.:ohno:

You have to understand, when it was decreed that the STAR LRT should be built, the first and most important purpose was to connect the Sports Complex in Bkt Jalil to the city in times for the Games. I doubt they even had a plan at all, as evident at Masjid Jamek, and the apparent spartan-ness of the STAR line stations, and as you clearly pointed out, using the old KTM right-of-ways :P.

Hope this time, they'll (we) get it right for MRT1,2,3 or whatever else in the future.

PROGRESSING WORKS
Kelana Jaya Line Extension

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http://www.lrtextension.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=196&Itemid=148&lang=en

Ampang Line Extension

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http://www.lrtextension.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=197&Itemid=149&lang=en

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/20111226235527/front_top

http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111226235527/Article/index_html

I would like to see CAF trains in Malaysia. They have good build quality and decent ride quality when I took their trains in Hong Kong :)

^^^
Sadly, either CNR or CSR Zhuzhou will have better chance to win the bidding through Gong Xi [connections] - unless Bombadier has used the rolling stocks assembled in Mexico. CAF still not be able to penetrate into SEA markets yet.

^^

According to Business Times, CSR Zhuzhou bid the lowest.




They are Bombardier Transportation/Scomi Rail Bhd, Caf Spain/Tranz-i Sdn Bhd, China North Railway/EmRail Sdn Bhd, Rotem Korea/ CMC Engineering Sdn Bhd, Romania Astra/Smh Rail Sdn Bhd and China South Railway/Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co Ltd (CSR ZELC).

A source told Business Times that their bids range between RM550 million and RM780 million, adding that the lowest bidder is CSR ZELC. “The trains are meant to service the existing LRT network, and the new line-up to Putra Heights.



http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111226235527/Article/index_html

On the other hand, MRT line 1 rolling stock manufacturer might be known in 6 months time according to The Star report, hence....more bidding and competition will be expected.

http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/12/27/business/10163120&sec=business

This is what I understand from the article:
From the government budget, RM950 million is for buying of new trains and etc for both KTM and LRT (Ampang line). Since RM350m had already gone to KTM, so another RM600m left for LRT. Since the bid range from RM550m to RM780m, I wonder who will win the bid (putting red tape/bribery and etc aside). CAF would be nice (new player always invited), but i would go for bombardier and even if the lose they might get the one for MRT. CSR Zuzhou should be the main KTM Komuter provider whereby Rotem-Hyundai can be the Intercity EMU/ Electric Loco provider.:cheers:

I have a question.

if a different manufacturer is used, does this mean they would be using a different type of rolling stock with different specifications or would they make that different manufacturer make rolling stocks of similar specification?

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/20111226235527/front_top

http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111226235527/Article/index_html

RM950m for new trains
By Sharen Kaur Published: 2011/12/27
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111226235527/Article/index_html

The government has budgeted nearly RM1 billion on new trains for the Ampang light rail transit (LRT) line extension project and KTM Bhd, sources said.

The government, through Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, is setting aside RM600 million for the supply of trains for the Ampang LRT project.

It has also allocated another RM350 million to upgrade KTMB’s existing fleet, the sources added. It is learnt that tenders for the supply of 20 sets of six-car electric commuter trains for the
LRT project closed on December 12, attracting six bidders.

They are Bombardier Transportation/Scomi Rail Bhd, Caf Spain/Tranz-i Sdn Bhd, China North Railway/EmRail Sdn Bhd, Rotem Korea/ CMC Engineering Sdn Bhd, Romania Astra/Smh Rail Sdn Bhd and China South Railway/Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co Ltd (CSR ZELC).

A source told Business Times that their bids range between RM550 million and RM780 million, adding that the lowest bidder is CSR ZELC. “The trains are meant to service the existing LRT network, and the new line-up to Putra Heights.

The contract is expected to be awarded by April,” the source said. CSR ZELC is one of the major electric locomotive manufacturers in China and a subsidiary of China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corp Ltd.

The company has a RM1.9 billion contract from the government to supply 38 units of sixcar electric train coaches for KTMB.

This is a government project under the National Key Results Area programme to improve public transportation in the Klang Valley.

CSR ZELC has so far delivered six units. The trains are undergoing testing and commissioning at the KTMB Batu Gajah Depot in Ipoh, Perak and are expected to operate next month.

For the Kelana Jaya LRT line extension project, Prasarana has awarded a RM1.2 billion contract for the supply of 22 six-car train sets to Bombardier-Hartasuma Sdn Bhd.

Meanwhile, the source said the RM350 million KTMB budget is to upgrade its existing fleet in accordance with the new electric
train sets. The existing trains are manually operated.

The source said Prasarana is expected to call for a tender for the refurbishment exercise in the first quarter of next year.

Are they serious? Or is that just bad reporting? 6-car trains for Kelana Jaya Line?

Are they serious? Or is that just bad reporting? 6-car trains for Kelana Jaya Line?

6 car set?
Is this misleading information?

Or are they going to make new stations that can cater 6 car train????:)

Are they serious? Or is that just bad reporting? 6-car trains for Kelana Jaya Line?

Poor news reporting. There is no way Kelana Jaya line can accommodate 6 carriage long trains. Just look at underground stations :)

This is what I understand from the article:
From the government budget, RM950 million is for buying of new trains and etc for both KTM and LRT (Ampang line). Since RM350m had already gone to KTM, so another RM600m left for LRT. Since the bid range from RM550m to RM780m, I wonder who will win the bid (putting red tape/bribery and etc aside). CAF would be nice (new player always invited), but i would go for bombardier and even if the lose they might get the one for MRT. CSR Zuzhou should be the main KTM Komuter provider whereby Rotem-Hyundai can be the Intercity EMU/ Electric Loco provider.:cheers:

It doesn't matter which manufacturer, as long as technical specification, namely the signalling system of the train, length of the train and door arrangements are being made uniform across the fleet.

Singapore does run Siemens built trains, as well as Kawasaki built trains on one MRT line.

Makes you wonder why Bombardier doesn't pair up with Hartasuma on this one.

Subang Jaya LRT + KTM station

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Subang Jaya KTM Komuter station :cheers:
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Bird's Eye View Of SS 16 Subang Jaya/ Shah Alam Section U1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thienzieyung/6591578671/) by thienzieyung (http://www.flickr.com/people/thienzieyung/), on Flickr

Subang Jaya KTM Komuter station :cheers:
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Bird's Eye View Of SS 16 Subang Jaya/ Shah Alam Section U1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thienzieyung/6591578671/) by thienzieyung (http://www.flickr.com/people/thienzieyung/), on Flickr

awesome quad tracks. too bad they won't be adding an additional platform or two to fully utilise it.

Just my opinion, with the amount of space available up there, they should really add extra platforms to make the station future proof. Also, it seems that a certain residential area won't be having close access to this station for a rather long time...

^^ waa federal highway looks so empty. how i wish its the same during peak hour. :bash:

awesome quad tracks. too bad they won't be adding an additional platform or two to fully utilise it.

Just my opinion, with the amount of space available up there, they should really add extra platforms to make the station future proof. Also, it seems that a certain residential area won't be having close access to this station for a rather long time...
They should actually build a pedestrian bridge across the highway linking the station with the neighbourhood. That might encourage people to actually take the trains.

As for station development, a park and ride facility along with a few shops could do wonders I'm sure. Additional platforms should be possible granted that the authorities want them, but it means that the station would need to be expanded I'm sure.

Was in KL last weekend for Christmas and saw some of the Kelana Jaya line extension work. Didn't know it would have to go over the hill near the Fed Highway exit to Subang Airport. That would be cool for sure. I guess that work has progressed that far. The pillars stop short of crossing the Subang Airport road though rebar work has started on the side towards Subang Jaya now.

Those people in that 'neighborhood' wouldn't want to be caught dead taking public transport going anywhere.

:lol: I thought so too. But at least giving them an option might make their children take the train to school (in SJ) perhaps, rather than not providing any option and thus cutting off a crowd entirely. They might even use the pedestrian bridge to walk to Carrefour or such, though goodness knows how many Malaysians would really walk. :lol:

:lol: I thought so too. But at least giving them an option might make their children take the train to school (in SJ) perhaps, rather than not providing any option and thus cutting off a crowd entirely. They might even use the pedestrian bridge to walk to Carrefour or such, though goodness knows how many Malaysians would really walk. :lol:

Malaysians do not walk because of the weather...

very HUMID and if you walk more than 10 minutes under hot sun you will get sweat and feel not comfortable anymore...

Even your clothes that you are wearing smell very terrible...
Wish the weather as good like Fraser's Hill sure everybody walk to office...

Malaysians do not walk because of the weather...

very HUMID and if you walk more than 10 minutes under hot sun you will get sweat and feel not comfortable anymore...

Even your clothes that you are wearing smell very terrible...
Wish the weather as good like Fraser's Hill sure everybody walk to office...
Not really true... My 69 year old aunt walks from her home to Amcorp Mall/Taman Jaya LRT which is 10 minutes away. But I'm certain she is part of the minority. That said, my point was to offer an option instead of cutting away an entire opportunity point. In a sense, today's children are tomorrow's leaders. If they get used to taking public transport, we'll have a generation more likely to take public transport in future.

Not really true... My 69 year old aunt walks from her home to Amcorp Mall/Taman Jaya LRT which is 10 minutes away. But I'm certain she is part of the minority. That said, my point was to offer an option instead of cutting away an entire opportunity point. In a sense, today's children are tomorrow's leaders. If they get used to taking public transport, we'll have a generation more likely to take public transport in future.

Did she sweat?
Use LRT is good if every station and interchange stations as well as walkways all air conditioned.

I do prefer like Dubai....every stations are fully air conditioned at least..
Sure everybody will switch to use LRT service...

But Our country is terrible because of the HUMID things...
If its hot but not humid I think ok already....

Northern states in Malaysia likely very terrible...
Sweat almost all day round if do not have AC at home...

Even you do not do anything you will get sweat and has to take bath 3 times a day..
And then has to use washing machine every day..

^^^
No shirt,just wearing ONLY Sarong or shorts and you'll be fine

Northern states in Malaysia likely very terrible...
Sweat almost all day round if do not have AC at home...

Even you do not do anything you will get sweat and has to take bath 3 times a day..
And then has to use washing machine every day..

:)Have u ever considered migrating:lol:

:)Have u ever considered migrating:lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

A GOOD SUGGESTION.......

:)Have u ever considered migrating:lol:

but... what about needing people to work the farms?

but... what about needing people to work the farms?
Oh shit i did not thought of thatlah:lol:

http://www.a3d.com.my

LRT Station Taipan

http://www.a3d.com.my

LRT Station Taipan
Thanks. The renders from the site...

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Taipan, that should be Kelana Jaya line extension station #8, with side platform and located near Goodyear court.

Taipan, that should be Kelana Jaya line extension station #8, with side platform and located near Goodyear court.

Court 3? 7 or ?

Did she sweat?
Use LRT is good if every station and interchange stations as well as walkways all air conditioned.

I do prefer like Dubai....every stations are fully air conditioned at least..
Sure everybody will switch to use LRT service...

But Our country is terrible because of the HUMID things...
If its hot but not humid I think ok already....

go live in taiping lah, its rain 9/10 days,.. no sweet punyer
ipoh also nice ler
or if u like kv so much

go find yourself a nice house at ampang, venice hill cheras or anywhere near the titiwangsa,mentakab also boleh..pagi pagi naik bus dtg kl

Court 3? 7 or ?

Not sure which one, as I do not live there, however the official LRT extension website states there would be two stations near Goodyear Court.

http://www.lrtextension.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=206&Itemid=156&lang=en

How weird, they can make sure the station name signboards, as well as the buses are in Rapid color, but the multiple units they included in the painting looks like from Pyongyang. I thought we are not going to procure new EMUs even after the completion of Kelanajaya line extension?

Not sure which one, as I do not live there, however the official LRT extension website states there would be two stations near Goodyear Court.

http://www.lrtextension.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=206&Itemid=156&lang=engoodyear court 3 is in USJ8. I believe the "taipan" station is located just across from USJ8

Cheers, m

(Harakah Daily) KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 1: The government should focus on executing the Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension project and make better preparation and study before developing the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), said PAS's Kuala Selangor member of parliament.


Questioning the sudden silence of the LRT extension project, Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (right) said the proposal to extend the line from Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT stations should be implemented first.

“This project which is estimated to take RM7 billion has suddenly become mute and lost direction after the prequalification round to identify companies which tendered this project openly,” he said.

According to Dzulkefly, the Kelana Jaya LRT extension would cost RM3.6 billion across two phases covering some 9.2 kilometres, while RM3.4 billion would be spent to extend Ampang LRT by 7.4 kilometres.

He said it was strange that the whole project was now eclipsed by the MRT from Sungai Buloh to Kajang.

"This is the strange part, as if there are quarters who have assumed as the ‘boss’ to decide the direction or priority of SPAD,” he added, in comments targetted at the Land Public Transport Commission.

Dzulkefly advised the government to allow more time for SPAD to conduct its study on how to integrate public transportations including LRT, Monorail, KTM Komuter and bus services.

'Handle with caution' He said mega projects like MRT should be handled with caution, warning that it could possibly end up in another bailout should the project failed to become commercially viable.

To a claim by prime minister Najib Razak that the MRT project would be funded by private sectors, Dzulkefly said it was clear that the government would bear the expenditure thus further pushing the national debt.

He said Bank Negara Malaysia had issued bonds in the form of Malaysian Government Securities, MGS and Government Introductory Investment (GII) amounting to some RM88 billion to support the deficit in the budget tabled last year.

^^

Quite true, the extension of the lrt project seemed to have been eclisped by the MRT project. Anyway, can anyone update me whether tender has been awarded or construction has commenced for the extension of both the KJ and Ampang lines?

^^

Quite true, the extension of the lrt project seemed to have been eclisped by the MRT project. Anyway, can anyone update me whether tender has been awarded or construction has commenced for the extension of both the KJ and Ampang lines?

Construction started already, even rolling stocks procurement bid pun in advanced stages already

You only need to go back a few pages to find out for yourself. But to answer you, yes, both have begun construction. That's why its so silent, cause the majority of the public consultation period is done. MRT is currently gearing up to move into that phase next year and it too will become silent.

The LRT extension is already well underway.

The construction is already progressing in Puchong area too.

This is why politicians should never meddle with transport matters. This guy seems to be genuinely concerned, but not informed about the situation. He does hold a valid point though, that the MRT seems to have eclipsed the LRT extensions in terms of news. But there is also validity in that at the same time.

This is why politicians should never meddle with transport matters. This guy seems to be genuinely concerned, but not informed about the situation. He does hold a valid point though, that the MRT seems to have eclipsed the LRT extensions in terms of news. But there is also validity in that at the same time.what he should have said is:

"At this stage in the LRT project there should be regular public consultations so residents & public transport users can learn about Prasarana's proposals for new feeder bus services to the LRT stations, plus any changes to existing bas tempatan and bas utama / stage bus routes.

Unfortunately, the government, SPAD & Prasarana appear to be focused on the MRT project rather than on using the LRT project to build integrated public transport.

The LRT project must be completely planned out, with complete and effective public consultation, before we can even begin to look at the MRT."

Ideally, he should throw in some numbers about the cost of the LRT project [suggesting "we don't want this money to be wasted'], the timeline for completion [suggesting, "we don't want to plan for this too late"], and the number of public transport users who will benefit [suggesting that "we can help the 'lower-income group' and maybe move some drivers into public transport so those of you who still drive will find traffic to be lesser"]

See... m can speak "advanced poli-tikus" when necessary. Dr. Dzul is too honest & sincere to do that very well. :lol:

Cheers, m

Well phrased M. :) Although I don't think that the authorities really think too far ahead to bus routing changes at this stage, so apart from progress, nothing much to update. :lol:

Went to the Open Day of The LRT extension project, today. Took photos, much clearer than what they have on their website for all netizens. I have more on my site: http://www.mkenology.com/2012/02/rapid-kl-lrt-line-extensions-to-subang.html

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Went to the Open Day of The LRT extension project, today. Took photos, much clearer than what they have on their website for all netizens. I have more on my site: http://www.mkenology.com/2012/02/rapid-kl-lrt-line-extensions-to-subang.html

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EeLA4fw8IGc/Tzduo0TEhwI/AAAAAAAAAQY/NjU-ocQBfKU/s1600/20120211_120833.jpg

Ampang Line Station 5 on Bandar Kinrara 3 has been cancel for proposed future Station.

Prasarana to award all LRT jobs by H1
Published: 2012/02/12
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120212171914/Article/index_html

Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd hopes to award all LRT Line Extension contracts by the first half of 2012.

Its group director for project development, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, said the entire project consisting of the Kelana Jaya line and the Ampang line had a combined total of between 40 and 50 contracts.

To date, about 80 to 90 per cent had been awarded while only two stations and the main depot for the Ampang line were still undergoing the process of tendering, he told reporters in Petaling Jaya today.

The total value of contracts that have been awarded for both lines currently stands at RM4.5 billion.

For the supply of 20 trains for the Ampang line, estimated to be worth RM1 billion, the company was presently evaluating seven supply submissions, Zulkifli said.

Trains for the Kelana Jaya line as were ordered last year.

The other system contract yet to be awarded was for electrical and mechanical system works.

"The system side involves installing power supply, track work, signalling and so on.

"The system work will come in after the civil work has been completed by the main civil contractors," Zulkifli said.

"We are working hard to keep to this schedule in the interest of the public," he said. -- Bernama

Prasarana to award all LRT jobs by H1
Published: 2012/02/12
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120212171914/Article/index_html

Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd hopes to award all LRT Line Extension contracts by the first half of 2012.

Its group director for project development, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, said the entire project consisting of the Kelana Jaya line and the Ampang line had a combined total of between 40 and 50 contracts.

To date, about 80 to 90 per cent had been awarded while only two stations and the main depot for the Ampang line were still undergoing the process of tendering, he told reporters in Petaling Jaya today.

The total value of contracts that have been awarded for both lines currently stands at RM4.5 billion.

For the supply of 20 trains for the Ampang line, estimated to be worth RM1 billion, the company was presently evaluating seven supply submissions, Zulkifli said.

Trains for the Kelana Jaya line as were ordered last year.

The other system contract yet to be awarded was for electrical and mechanical system works.

"The system side involves installing power supply, track work, signalling and so on.

"The system work will come in after the civil work has been completed by the main civil contractors," Zulkifli said.

"We are working hard to keep to this schedule in the interest of the public," he said. -- Bernama

Where is the new depot for Ampang Line located?

The new Ampang Line Depot will be somewhere east of Putra Heights. The Ampang line spur from Maluri to Ampang stations will soon be part of the MRT circle line.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KDSSLjo7xmQ/TzdhDhrGdLI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/_Wd7ZqLn-sY/s1600/20120210_130528.jpg
Link (http://www.mkenology.com/2012/02/rapid-kl-lrt-line-extensions-to-subang.html)

http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120213002154/Article/index_html

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He said almost 90 per cent of the work packages had been awarded, valued at some RM4.5 billion, except for two stations, the Ampang line depot, the supplying of the 20 light-rail vehicles for the Ampang line worth RM1 billion and the work package for systems also valued at RM1 billion.

“The bidding for the Ampang depot closes next month and we hope to award that contract in April and the others by June.”

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The Kelana Jaya line is a 17km extension line of an elevated alignment, passing through Kelana Jaya, Subang Jaya and USJ and serviced by 12 new stations.

The Ampang line, meanwhile, will stretch to Putra Heights with 17.7km of elevated track and passing through Sri Petaling, Bandar Kinrara and Puchong with a total of 11 new stations.

Between 500 and 1,000 parking bays with some retail facilities will be provided at half of these new stations while the remaining, due to space constraint, will be provided with park-and-ride service via feeder buses.

Upon completion of the project, commuters using Prasarana's MyRapid Card will enjoy reduced fares because of the integrated ticketing system, compared with those using Touch N Go cards.

Considered the country's biggest infrastructure project and as part of the Greater Klang Valley Master Plan, the line extension project will provide the backbone service to the existing public transportation system, and be integrated into the existing LRT, KL Monorail and KTM services.

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Laluan tambahan LRT siap 2014
Oleh ZULKIFLI MANZOR 13 Februari 2012
http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2012&dt=0213&pub=Kosmo&sec=Negara&pg=ne_01.htm

http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/pix/2012/0213/Kosmo/Negara/ne_01.1.jpg

KUALA LUMPUR – Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) menyasarkan projek penyambungan landasan sistem Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) bagi aliran Kelana Jaya dan Ampang siap sepenuhnya pada tahun 2014.

Pengarah Kumpulan Divisyen Infrastruktur Prasarana, Zulkifli Mohd. Yusoff (gambar kecil) berkata, sasaran itu dibuat berdasarkan kemajuan projek terbabit yang kini mencecah 20 peratus.

“Projek ini berjalan dengan lancar dan kita menjangkakan perkhidmatan LRT Aliran Ampang dapat digunakan orang ramai pada Oktober 2014 manakala aliran Kelana Jaya pada Disember 2014,” katanya pada Majlis Penerangan Projek Penyambungan Landasan Sistem LRT kepada media di sini semalam.

Zulkifli berkata, sebanyak 90 peratus daripada kontrak kerja penyambungan landasan sistem LRT telah dianugerahkan kepada kontraktor terpilih.

Menurutnya, nilai kontrak yang dianugerahkan kepada kontraktor bagi aliran Ampang bernilai RM2 bilion manakala aliran Kelana Jaya sebanyak RM2.5 bilion.

Jelas beliau, beberapa lagi kontrak masih dalam proses tender dan baki kontrak itu dijangka selesai dianugerahkan kepada para kontraktor yang layak pada April depan.

Beliau bagaimanapun tidak mendedahkan bilangan sebenar kontrak yang telah diberi, sebaliknya memberitahu jumlah keseluruhan kontrak berkenaan antara 40 hingga 50 kontrak.

http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120213002154/Article/index_html

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Upon completion of the project, commuters using Prasarana's MyRapid Card will enjoy reduced fares because of the integrated ticketing system, compared with those using Touch N Go cards.


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What a waste, maybe JPN need to include MyRapid Card function in MyKad...:bash:

i saw some of those sites of proposed stations ald hoarding up

Mitrajaya’s unit bags 3 projects worth a total of RM182mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Mitrajaya Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Pembinaan Mitrajaya Sdn Bhd (PMSB), has secured three projects worth a total of RM181.55mil.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Mitrajaya said two of the projects were awarded by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (SPNB) for LRT stations while the other project was awarded by Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd for construction of 560 units of medium -cost public apartment.

PMSB was appointed as nominated sub-contractor by SPNB for proposed construction, completion, testing and commissioning of civil, external and all other associated works for the Kelana Jaya LRT line extension for contract value of RM46.8mil.

It also clinched a deal with SPNB for the proposed construction, completion, testing and commissioning of civil, external and all other associated works for the Ampang LRT line extension for contract value of RM55.2mil.

Both contracts period shall be for a period of 21 months.

Anybody have a picture on how's the progress of construction near the SP end. If not mistaken it's an at grade station right ?

The most significant part of LRT extension (Kelana Jaya line) will start next week.

It is the construction of LRT along Persiaran Kewajipan in Subang Jaya.

http://www.lrtextension.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=213%3Aprasarana-kicks-off-lrt-line-extension-project-in-persiaran-kewajipan-next-week&catid=1%3Anewsroom&Itemid=1&lang=en


Kuala Lumpur, 22 February 2012 - Construction works for LRT Line Extension Project (LEP) along the busy Persiaran Kewajipan in Subang Jaya will commence next week and stringent measures have been lined up by project owner, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) and its contractors in ensuring minimal discomfort to the residents on traffic congestion.

Subang Jaya State Assemblywoman, Hannah Yeoh said the contractors would ensure at least two of the current three lanes will be opened at all times throughout the construction period along the 3-km work stretch, which is expected to run until end of the year.

“Where possible, the road will continue to have three lanes so that there will be minimal effect on traffic flow,” she told a press conference at Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) at Subang Jaya here today.

Also present at the press conference was MPSJ Deputy President, Haji Abdullah Marjunid and Encik Faudzilah Razali, who is Prasarana’s project manager for the LRT LEP Kelana Jaya Line.

While noting that traffic flow at Persiaran Kewajipan will be affected by the construction works, Hannah urged road users to exercise tolerance and patience as the project is for the benefit of the Subang Jaya residents in future.

She noted that even without the construction works, traffic is already bad as Persiaran Kewajipan, which is regarded as one of the busiest street in Subang Jaya especially during peak hours on weekdays with vehicles as many as 5,000 units every morning.

According to Hannah, MPSJ and Prasarana will be working closely with the contractors on the traffic management to help smoothen traffic flow at Persiaran Kewajiban.

LRT work to start Feb 27
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/2/23/central/10777872&sec=central

Ampang Line LRT extension Bandar Kinrara 2 construction sites

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Thanks. The renders from the site...

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Thank you for the renderings.

Wondering why are they illustrating the rolling stock this way, as if Pyongyang Metro is rolling into Taipan USJ... I thought we had the 36 sets of Bombardier FCS (if they can abbreviate Six-Car Sets into SCS, why not). :nuts:

Thank you for the renderings.

Wondering why are they illustrating the rolling stock this way, as if Pyongyang Metro is rolling into Taipan USJ... I thought we had the 36 sets of Bombardier FCS (if they can abbreviate Six-Car Sets into SCS, why not). :nuts:

Bombardier ART (Advanced Rapid Transit)

PRASARANA TAKES GIANT STEP CLOSER IN BRINGING TRANSPORT CONVENIENCE WITH LAUNCH OF FIRST SBG

http://www.myrapid.com.my/news-events/media-releases/2012/prasarana-takes-giant-step-closer-bringing-transport-convenience

Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana), the asset and project owner for the multi-billion ringgit LRT Line Extension Project (LEP), today officially launched project as it lifted the first set of the 14,692 Segmental Box Girders (SBGs) that would by the end of 2014 link Kelana Jaya and Sri Petaling to Putra Heights.

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“I am made to understand that Filem Negara Malaysia will be making a documentary on this LEP project and be keeping it as among its achieves in the interest of our future generations. I think it is only appropriate in view of the significance of the project for the livelihood of Malaysians.

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“Except for four more work packages, we have already awarded out all the contracts for the project. I am happy to say that the project is right on track and we will be delivering this project to the people as scheduled by the end of 2014 … Insya-Allah,” Shahril said.

Prasarana to disburse RM2.5b for LRT extension in 2 months

http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/prassan/Article/#ixzz1oInddZhP

LRT extension project begins in full force
By CHOONG MEK ZHIN Tuesday March 6, 2012
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/3/6/central/10858695&sec=central

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CONSTRUCTION works on the LRT Line Extension Project (LEP) that will serve an additional half a million commuters upon completion has started in full force with the lifting of the first set of segmental box girders (SBG) along the Kelana Jaya line yesterday.

The event was witnessed by asset and project owner Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana), Department of Occupational Safety andHealth (DOSH), project consultant Opus Ace Vector and main contractors Trans Resources Corporation and Sunway Construction for the Kelana Jaya Line and Bina Puri Holdings and MRCB for the Ampang Line.

“This project began some two years ago and we had to overcome many challenges to arrive to this day.

“Among the problems we faced involved land acquisition, resident issues that dealt mostly with the alignment and other issus with the local authorities,” Prasarana group managing director Datuk Shahril Mokhtar said.

He said currently the progress of the project stands at 30% and contracts worth over RM4.5bil has already been awarded.

“The remaining four work packages that is worth RM2.5bil will be awarded in the next two months,” he added.

The four packages are for the Ampang line and supply of the Light Rail Vehicle, construction of Station 12, supply and management of the access card and the engineering procurement construction.

Shahril said the additional 10 stations on the Ampang Line and 12 stations on the Kelana Jaya line along 34.7km of elevated tracks will serve an additional half a million passengers daily in addition to the existing 300,000 that use the current two lines.

These tracks will be built on 14,692 SBGs, that weigh roughly 25 tonnes a piece, and placed on top of 1,270 columns.

In addition to the stations that will be built, an integrated station will be constructed at Putra Heights where the Ampang and Kelana Jaya Lines will meet as well as two provisional stations along the Ampang line.

Shahril said the project will provide some 8,000 to 10,000 job opportunities.

“The total project construction cost was RM7bil,” he added.

The project is due to be completed by the end of 2014.

Thanks for the articles. I really do think that those pillars seem higher than the average ones (for instance, the ones between Taman Jaya and Universiti stations). Looking forward to the day that I can take the train to Subang Jaya without having to go through KL Sentral.

Another pic from Berita Harian

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Another pic from Berita Harian

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hi guys, could anyone give me any hints/clue regarding that kind of viaduct construction approach? its a bit different right since instead of using 'I' steel, they use concrete blocks. sorry, my background is in electronic engineering, not civil. i just wanna know about it since it related to my final year project about "new approach of electronic management system on road/highway construction"

Land-clearing for depot at Putra Heights is in progress.....Blue hoardings are up....Big area...

hi guys, could anyone give me any hints/clue regarding that kind of viaduct construction approach? its a bit different right since instead of using 'I' steel, they use concrete blocks. sorry, my background is in electronic engineering, not civil. i just wanna know about it since it related to my final year project about "new approach of electronic management system on road/highway construction"

Those concrete blocks are the box girders, basically they are pre-fab empty blocks with holes in them that you string along with steel cables for post-tensioning. So they built those suppport pillars first and then they latch the gantry launchers to those pillars and well launch the SBGs.

In a way, they are like lego viaducts. Faster and more convenient than the old school pouring concretes in-situ method.

^^ Yup, pretty much. They will be lifted up, suspended from the girder till they bridge the gap between two pillars. Once there, they are aligned so that each segment fits together and then wires "threaded" through the holes and tensioned tight to provide support. The box segments are then released from the girder, able to support themselves based on the tensioned wired holding it up between the pillars.

They are pretty tall, even taller than the viaducts along the KL Sentral (northern side). However, I think there are some tall ones close to Universiti LRT station too.

thanks 2 both of you, these help alot.

They are pretty tall, even taller than the viaducts along the KL Sentral (northern side). However, I think there are some tall ones close to Universiti LRT station too.
Any specific reason for going so high up? Perhaps it has to cross something?

thanks 2 both of you, these help alot.
Welcome. No problem at all. Bukhrin had it down pretty much. I was just repeating info mostly. :lol: