RAIL TRANSIT Thread - General News on anything LRT, Monorail, KTM & other rail works

[nazrey]

The Circle Line MRT2 is planned to be built in two phases. The first phase which includes the section from Ampang to Sentul Timur via Mid Valley is targeted to be completed by 2020.

Is that means it will interchange with Sentul Timur (LRT1) and Mid Valley (LRT2/Komuter) also??!

[bukhrin]

Originally Posted by nazrey

Is that means it will interchange with Sentul Timur (LRT1) and Mid Valley (LRT2/Komuter) also??!

Hopefully it would not be like the "integration/interchange" empty promises at KL Sentral for the MRT1 and KL Monorail with the current networks.

[dengilo]

The ampang via melawati/setapak to sentul corridor i think is the upmost priority in the future.The population density in these areas should justify a need for of transit system.The highways serving these area have reached it max capacity during peak hours.

[sapphire blue]

Originally Posted by dengilo

The ampang via melawati/setapak to sentul corridor i think is the upmost priority in the future.The population density in these areas should justify a need for of transit system.The highways serving these area have reached it max capacity during peak hours.

Agree ! If the line (Ampang-melawati-sentul) is already in place in the future, I can imagine how the traffic at MRR2 will be reduce drastically...With the upcoming SUKE , i dont think the traffic will be even better..Err..How about BRT along MRR2 ?

[nazrey]

Originally Posted by nazrey

Sri Petaling station

LRT station carpark closed
May 26, 2012
http://www.starproperty.my/PropertyS...tBox/21760/0/0

THE carpark at the Sri Petaling LRT station has been closed to facilitate work to install two escalators at the station.

The carpark, located at the west side of the station will re-open on May 28.

“We need to close the area as we need to bring in a 200-tonne and a 500-tonne mobile cranes for the work. The area will be closed to both cars and motorcycles,” said Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) rail division group director Khairani Mohamed.

Prasarana is the umbrella company for RapidKL.

“We would like to apologise to the public for any inconvenience caused as a result of this excercise,” he said.

According to Khairani, installation of two escalators and lifts at the station was part of the upgrading programme for the LRT Ampang Line, which commenced in 2010.

[nazrey]

RapidKL makes history with first train driving simulator
Published: 2012/06/01
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_New...ras31/Article/

KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd's rail and bus services operating outfit, Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (RapidKL), yesterday made into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for being the owner of country's first train driving simulator.

The certification by MBOR, witnessed by the Deputy Human Resource Minister Datuk Maznah Mazlan, also placed the Ampang Line Train Driving Simulator as among the "Best of Nation" products.

The simulator was jointly launched with the Prasarana National Dual Training System (NDTS) at a ceremony held at Ampang LRT Station by Maznah. The NDTS is supported by the Rail Academy, another unit under the Prasarana Rail Division.

Also present at the ceremony were Prasarana Rail Division group director Khairani Mohamed; MBOR founder and managing director Datuk Danny Ooi; RapidKL Rail Academy head Ismail Abdullah; Human Resources Ministry Skills Development Department director-eneral Dr Pang Chau Leong.

In her speech, Maznah said RapidKL and the Skills Development Department of the ministry have taken an excellent initiative to implement the NDTS to raise the competency levels of RapidKL train drivers.

"I believe Prasarana will also utilise the Ampang Line Train Driving Simulator for the NDTS module to further enhanced the train driving skills of RapidKL drivers," she said at the launching ceremony.

Maznah said the rail transport system has a very important role in supporting the Government's initiatives to make Malaysia a developed nation by 2020.

Meanwhile, Prasarana's Khairani said the Ampang Line Train Driving Simulator is a training aid in the System Competency Training Programme under the Rail Academy.

The Rail Academy has listed a total of 417 employees from the three routes, namely the Ampang Line, Kelana Jaya Line and the Monorail line to be registered in the NDTS programme.

Speaking to reporters later, Maznah said the use of the simulator will definitely go a long way in enhancing the training programmes organised by the Rail Academy as training can be held anytime and will not disrupt RapidKL train operations.

[JeremyAbraham]

Just for sharing

[JeremyAbraham]

Hey guys,

thought of doing unusual activity on my weekend.Since I don't really traveled by using public transportation, this would be a great opportunity for me.

Part 1
Started my journey at Taman Jaya LRT (stay nearby) with PJ's skyline at the back



Taman Jaya LRT Station



Multi-Storey highways (view from Universiti Station)


Mid Valley City (before Abdullah Hukum Station)


Blocks of office tower at KL Sentral


KL Sentral Station


Masjid James Interchange (Kelana Jaya Line - Ampang Line)


Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Ampang Line)


Hang Tuah Interchange (Ampang Line - KL Monorail Line)


Hang Tuan Monorail Station


KL's massive skyline as seen from Monorail


Bukit Nenas Monorail Station

[KAQuah]

Originally Posted by JeremyAbraham

Hey guys,

thought of doing unusual activity on my weekend.Since I don't really traveled by using public transportation, this would be a great opportunity for me.

Part 1
Started my journey at Taman Jaya LRT (stay nearby) with PJ's skyline at the back



Taman Jaya LRT Station



Multi-Storey highways (view from Universiti Station)


Mid Valley City (before Abdullah Hukum Station)


Blocks of office tower at KL Sentral


KL Sentral Station


Masjid James Interchange (Kelana Jaya Line - Ampang Line)


Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Ampang Line)


Hang Tuah Interchange (Ampang Line - KL Monorail Line)


Hang Tuan Monorail Station


KL's massive skyline as seen from Monorail


Bukit Nenas Monorail Station

Thank you for sharing. Excellent photo and nice view

[JeremyAbraham]

Part 2

Kelana Jaya Line from Hang Tuah Monorail Station


KL Monorail


Dang Wangi LRT Station


Dang Wangi Subway Station


Inside KJ Line (Dang Wangi - Jelatek)


KL's Skyline captured from Jelatek Station


Jelatek Station


Jelatek Station


Underground Walkway at Masjid Jamek (Masjid Jamek to Titiwangsa)


Titiwangsa Interchange (Ampang/Sri Petaling Line - KL Monorail)


Ampang/Sri Petaling Line - KL Monorail


Pedestrian Bridge to Titiwangsa Monorail Station


Titiwangsa LRT Station


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[ejatidiaz]

thank you for the picture..

all the interchange station are complete already?

i think at every station rapidkl should put on a map of its surrounding area..

[JeremyAbraham]

Originally Posted by KAQuah

Thank you for sharing. Excellent photo and nice view

Ya welcome

[JeremyAbraham]

Originally Posted by ejatidiaz

thank you for the picture..

all the interchange station are complete already?

i think at every station rapidkl should put on a map of its surrounding area..

Ya welcome..
I would say most of the interchange are compeleted but in a medium scale..it's good to see those stations altough it wont be as big/massive as others..proud to have that in KL..

[sgmrtbuilder]

Originally Posted by bukhrin

Hopefully it would not be like the "integration/interchange" empty promises at KL Sentral for the MRT1 and KL Monorail with the current networks.

Info - MRT1 or KVMRT will interchange with the existing KL Sentral via. an underground paid link that will link directly to the KTM Komuter platforms & the LRT paid concourse area. Access will also be provided up to concourse via. lifts & a remote fareline to serve the KTM Intercity & ERL.

[mrtfreak]

Nice! Thanks for sharing that.

[bukhrin]

Originally Posted by sgmrtbuilder

Info - MRT1 or KVMRT will interchange with the existing KL Sentral via. an underground paid link that will link directly to the KTM Komuter platforms & the LRT paid concourse area. Access will also be provided up to concourse via. lifts & a remote fareline to serve the KTM Intercity & ERL.

That's what they said about the KL monorail integration at KL Sentral and look what they're building right now, and seeing the video about the KL Sentral MRT station also there are no mention of paid area interchange, just link to the station building only, he he.

[Mith252]

I think you can take his word. I guess he is somewhat involved in the construction to have obtained such crucial info.

[bukhrin]

Originally Posted by Mith252

I think you can take his word. I gues he is somewhat involved in the construction to have obtained such crucial info.

Yeah, I guess can't hurt to hope for the best ~~~

[mrtfreak]

Well, MRT seems to have a higher level of integration so far, judging by the plans in their videos. Secondly, you can trust sgmrtbuilder. He was spot on with a lot of stuff here on the Singapore side of stuff as he was involved in projects here. Similarly, should be able to go by his word for the KV project.

[TWK90]

Kelana Jaya line during its construction in 1990's

Source: http://www.uembuilders.com/local.projects.lrt.htm









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