PENANG MONORAIL | General news & archival thread - Page 6

***szehoong*** · November 20th, 2003, 11:27 AM

yea...good news!

I know this is VERY good news for Penang lah.......but it is kinda a bit too many threads for Penang Monorail alrea.....can be a bit confusing actually!

Anyway this thread belongs to 'Countdown 2020' subforum lah!

Pablo · November 22nd, 2003, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Trances

Wow this project seems to be moving fast !

err..i don't think it is moving fast...actualy b4 they suggest the Monorail, they plan to built LRT in penang since 1996 [not too sure which year]..this project was cancle as it cost too high....I hope the Penang Monorail project will carry out smothly this time....

KJ · December 5th, 2003, 11:45 AM

Trans-Asia Rail Grid, which will connect Singapore and Kunming in China when completed by 2008.

What is trans-Asia Rail Grid? Can anyone tell me or gave me the website?

***TYW*** · December 5th, 2003, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KJ

Trans-Asia Rail Grid, which will connect Singapore and Kunming in China when completed by 2008.

What is trans-Asia Rail Grid? Can anyone tell me or gave me the website?

WELCOME TO THE FORUM, KJ!!!

it is a railway that connects singapore to kunming

***szehoong*** · December 5th, 2003, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KJ

Trans-Asia Rail Grid, which will connect Singapore and Kunming in China when completed by 2008.

What is trans-Asia Rail Grid? Can anyone tell me or gave me the website?

WELCOME TO THE FORUM KJ!!!

The Trans-Asian Rialway line is an Asian initiative to connect all existing railway line on the borders so that one could have a continous journey from Singapore to Paris.

But the first phase would connect only till Kunming in China. Currently the most comprehensive part of the rail line is from Singapore to Bangkok.......

And unfortinately.....there isn't any website that I knew of

KJ · December 6th, 2003, 04:23 PM

thanks

but how i never heard of it? a train that link singapore to Paris? That is quite long

Pablo · December 16th, 2003, 02:45 PM

Work on LMT to start soon

Work on the Light Monorail Transportation (LMT) will start soon, said State Local Government, Environment and Traffic Management Committee chairman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan.

He said the company undertaking the project was finalising the alignment with the State Government and and Phase 1 work on the LMT was likely to start either in Weld Quay or Komtar.

“We also need to look into where the LMT will be most effective. High density areas such as the UDA housing area in Tanjong Tokong and the township of Bandar Baru Air Itam will be among the areas served by this project.

“Many studies had been conducted as the state does not want to rush into this project. Many aspects such as fares and financial aspects will still have to be considered,” he said after opening the Industrialised Building System Road Show 2003 here.

Under the state's proposal, the multi-million ringgit LMT project would link George Town with Bayan Lepas in the south and Tanjung Tokong in the north.

On another matter, Dr Teng urged the local building industry to try not to depend too much on foreign labour when carrying out their projects.

“The Industrialised Building System (IBS) is something which is not so labour intensive. Projects can be completed 50% to 60% faster with IBS which uses pre-fabricated components.”

He said construction companies should steer away from the “3D” (Dirty, Difficult and Dan-gerous) era and ensure that the building methods used were sophisticated and cost effective.

***TYW*** · December 16th, 2003, 03:17 PM

great news!!

i think the monorail should go through Gurney Drive, Northam Road, Faquhar Road, Beach street and the ferry terminal as well

baqthier · December 16th, 2003, 03:20 PM

Very good news!

KJ · December 16th, 2003, 03:49 PM

At last there will start to construct the monorail. Arr..... is the monorail link to the airport?

Pablo · December 16th, 2003, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KJ

At last there will start to construct the monorail. Arr..... is the monorail link to the airport?

of course....built it in Phase 2..if not mistake

Ijud · January 12th, 2004, 01:40 AM

The Star 12/1/2003

BUTTERWORTH: The proposed monorail for Penang is set to materialise as the Federal Government has issued a letter of intent to the company undertaking the project.

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Hilmi Yahaya said the 37km-long monorail project would kick off once all the parties involved had ironed out the problems.

The company, he said, was now negotiating with the state government on the proposed alignment.

“The monorail will link major commercial and residential areas with a 37km-track to overcome traffic congestion on the island.

“We have identified four areas on which monorail lines can be erected and all will be linked to Komtar which is in the heart of the city,” he said after presenting prizes to Indian students who excelled in public examinations organised by the Sri Murugan Centre in Chai Leng Park here yesterday.

It was reported in 2002 that the project would be built at a cost of RM2bil between five and 10 years.

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed enthusiasm when the idea was proposed to him during a state visit in 2002.

Dr Hilmi said the proposed monorail line would be: Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal-Komtar, Tanjung Bungah-Komtar, Air Itam-Komtar, Penang International Airport-Komtar.

He said the monorail would be different from that in Kuala Lumpur and that it would not have any power cable.

This meant that it would be cheaper, he added.

“The coaches would be self-powered via a generator and it is environment-friendly,” he said.

He said the company had been told to find the most suitable alignment for the monorail line to minimise the relocation of people.

“The state government is thankful to the Federal Government for issuing the letter of intent as it shows that it understands the acute traffic problem on the island.”

***TYW*** · January 12th, 2004, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Dr Hilmi said the proposed monorail line would be: Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal-Komtar, Tanjung Bungah-Komtar, Air Itam-Komtar, Penang International Airport-Komtar.

why suddenly all the lines connect to KOMTAR?? last time say wanna connect near MBS??

KJ · January 12th, 2004, 02:21 PM

Weird... Why all of it link to KOMTAR? Are they building a Monorail Terminal on KOMTAR? And is the terminal IN the KOMTAR or OUTSIDE the KOMTAR?

***TYW*** · January 15th, 2004, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KJ

Weird... Why all of it link to KOMTAR? Are they building a Monorail Terminal on KOMTAR? And is the terminal IN the KOMTAR or OUTSIDE the KOMTAR?

the newspapers yesterday said that the station will be on the redevelopment of sia buey market which will also be linked to the jetutong expressway

Pablo · January 24th, 2004, 03:45 AM

The sia buey market will move to ''go tiao lo'' after this chinese new year

Oh our downtown will be more clean than b4 liao

***TYW*** · January 24th, 2004, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pablo

The sia buey market will move to ''go tiao lo'' after this chinese new year

Oh our downtown will be more clean than b4 liao

i think they said the same thing last year too didn't they??

baqthier · January 24th, 2004, 12:34 PM

Sia Buey will get a station too?

***TYW*** · January 24th, 2004, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by baqthier

Sia Buey will get a station too?

i think that station will be KOMTAR's station

Pablo · January 25th, 2004, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TYW

i think they said the same thing last year too didn't they??

it is because the construction of a new wet market at go tiao lo not yet complete..i think this time is true

December 16th, 2003, 02:45 PM	#107
Pablo Jian Fa Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town, JB Posts: 3,310 Likes (Received): 0	Work on LMT to start soon Work on the Light Monorail Transportation (LMT) will start soon, said State Local Government, Environment and Traffic Management Committee chairman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan. He said the company undertaking the project was finalising the alignment with the State Government and and Phase 1 work on the LMT was likely to start either in Weld Quay or Komtar. “We also need to look into where the LMT will be most effective. High density areas such as the UDA housing area in Tanjong Tokong and the township of Bandar Baru Air Itam will be among the areas served by this project. “Many studies had been conducted as the state does not want to rush into this project. Many aspects such as fares and financial aspects will still have to be considered,” he said after opening the Industrialised Building System Road Show 2003 here. Under the state's proposal, the multi-million ringgit LMT project would link George Town with Bayan Lepas in the south and Tanjung Tokong in the north. On another matter, Dr Teng urged the local building industry to try not to depend too much on foreign labour when carrying out their projects. “The Industrialised Building System (IBS) is something which is not so labour intensive. Projects can be completed 50% to 60% faster with IBS which uses pre-fabricated components.” He said construction companies should steer away from the “3D” (Dirty, Difficult and Dan-gerous) era and ensure that the building methods used were sophisticated and cost effective. __________________ Malaysia Truly ASIA

December 16th, 2003, 03:17 PM	#108
*TYW* Penang Skyscrapers Hunter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town Posts: 9,276 Likes (Received): 1	great news!! i think the monorail should go through Gurney Drive, Northam Road, Faquhar Road, Beach street and the ferry terminal as well __________________ THE CITY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG - 55 YEARS (1ST JANUARY 1957) "the said Municipality of George Town shall on the First Day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty seven and forever thereafter be a city and shall be called and styled the CITY OF GEORGE TOWN instead of the Municipality of George Town and shall thenceforth have all such rank, liberties, privileges and immunities as are incident to a city." - Queen Elizabeth II

December 16th, 2003, 03:20 PM	#109
baqthier RISING LIKE A SPIRE! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Land of The Petronas Towers Posts: 6,304 Likes (Received): 1	Very good news! __________________ Whatever lah! *7 YEARS OF THE MALAYSIAN FORUM Since 22nd Dec, 2002* - Kuala Lumpur Sky - Penang Sky

January 12th, 2004, 01:40 AM	#112
Ijud Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Subang Jaya Posts: 447 Likes (Received): 0	Penang monorail project right on track The Star 12/1/2003 BUTTERWORTH: The proposed monorail for Penang is set to materialise as the Federal Government has issued a letter of intent to the company undertaking the project. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Hilmi Yahaya said the 37km-long monorail project would kick off once all the parties involved had ironed out the problems. The company, he said, was now negotiating with the state government on the proposed alignment. “The monorail will link major commercial and residential areas with a 37km-track to overcome traffic congestion on the island. “We have identified four areas on which monorail lines can be erected and all will be linked to Komtar which is in the heart of the city,” he said after presenting prizes to Indian students who excelled in public examinations organised by the Sri Murugan Centre in Chai Leng Park here yesterday. It was reported in 2002 that the project would be built at a cost of RM2bil between five and 10 years. Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed enthusiasm when the idea was proposed to him during a state visit in 2002. Dr Hilmi said the proposed monorail line would be: Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal-Komtar, Tanjung Bungah-Komtar, Air Itam-Komtar, Penang International Airport-Komtar. He said the monorail would be different from that in Kuala Lumpur and that it would not have any power cable. This meant that it would be cheaper, he added. “The coaches would be self-powered via a generator and it is environment-friendly,” he said. He said the company had been told to find the most suitable alignment for the monorail line to minimise the relocation of people. “The state government is thankful to the Federal Government for issuing the letter of intent as it shows that it understands the acute traffic problem on the island.”

January 24th, 2004, 03:45 AM	#116
Pablo Jian Fa Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town, JB Posts: 3,310 Likes (Received): 0	The sia buey market will move to ''go tiao lo'' after this chinese new year Oh our downtown will be more clean than b4 liao __________________ Malaysia Truly ASIA

November 20th, 2003, 11:27 AM	#101
*szehoong* MALAYSIAKU GEMILANG Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 8,778 Likes (Received): 116	yea...good news! I know this is VERY good news for Penang lah.......but it is kinda a bit too many threads for Penang Monorail alrea.....can be a bit confusing actually! Anyway this thread belongs to 'Countdown 2020' subforum lah!

December 5th, 2003, 11:45 AM	#103
KJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the State of Rice Paddy of Malaysia Posts: 66 Likes (Received): 0	Trans-Asia Rail Grid, which will connect Singapore and Kunming in China when completed by 2008. What is trans-Asia Rail Grid? Can anyone tell me or gave me the website?

December 6th, 2003, 04:23 PM	#106
KJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the State of Rice Paddy of Malaysia Posts: 66 Likes (Received): 0	thanks but how i never heard of it? a train that link singapore to Paris? That is quite long

December 16th, 2003, 03:49 PM	#110
KJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the State of Rice Paddy of Malaysia Posts: 66 Likes (Received): 0	At last there will start to construct the monorail. Arr..... is the monorail link to the airport?

January 12th, 2004, 02:21 PM	#114
KJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the State of Rice Paddy of Malaysia Posts: 66 Likes (Received): 0	Weird... Why all of it link to KOMTAR? Are they building a Monorail Terminal on KOMTAR? And is the terminal IN the KOMTAR or OUTSIDE the KOMTAR?

January 24th, 2004, 12:34 PM	#118
baqthier RISING LIKE A SPIRE! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Land of The Petronas Towers Posts: 6,304 Likes (Received): 1	Sia Buey will get a station too? __________________ Whatever lah! *7 YEARS OF THE MALAYSIAN FORUM Since 22nd Dec, 2002* - Kuala Lumpur Sky - Penang Sky

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