News about LRT

The project will commence on Oct 1 with practical completion targeted for April 30, 2027.

It dismissed claims that the revised ceiling does not reflect “uncontrolled cost escalation” but adjustments to market realities since the project was first mooted nearly a decade ago.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke: The ceiling is set higher than what is required, but we will try to reduce costs through open tender KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 18): Transport Minister Anthony Loke on Monday announced a budget ceiling of RM16 billion to RM17 billion for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke: Implementing this (installation of barriers at older stations) would require significant expenditure because it involves redesigning all these rail stations, and it would also take a considerable amount of time.

He said that the train operations at the affected stations will begin at 9am, instead of 6am, to allow comprehensive testing of the new signalling system before its full implementation.

The Penang government will announce a strategic communication platform and feedback line for all ongoing and upcoming mega projects in the state, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said.

If you are looking to take advantage of rail connectivity via the soon-to-start Shah Alam Line, here are all the upcoming residential projects sprouting around its stations.

"Some initial work has been done at the project site, including soil study, land acquisition and compensation negotiations with owners, but the official notice is important to allow physical construction work completely.

Mohd Azharuddin is leaving, following the end of tenure at the government-owned company.

Gamuda’s secured projects include Segment 1 of the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) and data centre developments in Negeri Sembilan, which are expected to drive the company towards achieving its order book target of RM40 billion to RM45 billion this year.