Rail Transit-Anything about Malaysian monorail, KTM, Putra LRT, Star L, Pictures and discussion..... Options

[forrestcat]

STAR LRT

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PUTRA LRT


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KTM Komuter

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ERL

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KL Monorail

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by travellator

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This post has been edited by forrestcat: Aug 12 2006, 08:32 PM

[ricochet]

dei macha...wtf you posting??

[forrestcat]

Are u blind.....

This thread is to discuss Malaysia's rail systems.....post news about it and tell opinions about Malaysia's rail systems. Since government wants the rakyat to change their 'gaya hidup' and use public transport, it's good if we could talk about the public transports especially the rail systems.

Pictures are also welcomed. Post the pictures of ur favourite rail system in Malaysia.

This post has been edited by forrestcat: Jul 27 2006, 11:58 PM

[ricochet]

Are u blind.....

This thread is to discuss Malaysia's rail systems.....post news about it and tell opinions about Malaysia's rail systems.

Pictures are also welcomed.

asoka-des-nei.......wah solly la bradel

[tpg]

The LRT and monorail should be further extended to deeper suburb and new rails are also needed.

[ricochet]

The LRT and monorail should be further extended to deeper suburb and new rails are also needed.

why so many rail system....why can integrate into 1 or 2...

[forrestcat]

^I am also kinda perplexed that KL has many rail system, I mean, I frankly believe that STAR LRT and Putra LRT should use same system. But it does not matter as long they can be properly maintained.

The LRT and monorail should be further extended to deeper suburb and new rails are also needed.

Didn't Rapid KL announced earlier this year that LRT line would be extended to Subang Jaya?

I also recalled that MTrans is trying to extend the monorail until Mid Valley.

Furthermore, KTM is extending its commuter lines to Baru caves,

This post has been edited by forrestcat: Jul 28 2006, 02:02 AM

[caramel]

Too many different lines. Inefficiency.

But anyway, I can't wait for bullet train.

[ricochet]

why not integrate it.....use less resources. Also, about the tickets...each and every type of train use different sort of ticket

in singapore, we have only one operator of the MRT....and we use the tap n go card which you can top up anytime which can be used for buses as well.....the LRT only are built at the residential areas which compliments the MRT.

(IMG:http://urbanrail.net/as/sing/singapore-map.gif)

[forrestcat]

KL has the Touch n' Go, a cash card used to pay for tolls, parking. This card can be used on all KL rail systems.This is easy to use, I use it frequently when travelling via KTM and Putra LRT, I only need to hold my wallet over the Touch n' Go reader and no more searching for coins before going to KTM... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggthumpup.gif)

Every Malaysian has one coz it comes with the MyKad.

[ricochet]

oh you mean the IC that I have is also a cash card?....how do I top up the money inside. Is it by ATM? I dun have a bank account in Malaysia...then how do I top up

[forrestcat]

At Bank Bumi, LRT stations, toll booths(certain Touch n' Go toll booths only) and now,at shop outlets that display the touch n' go logo like 7/11.

This post has been edited by forrestcat: Jul 28 2006, 10:23 PM

[ricochet]

At Bank Bumi, LRT stations, toll booths and now,at shop outlets that display the touch n' go logo like 7/11.

oh thanks bro.....now its a lot easier instead of que here que there

anyway...u r always welcome to cum to singapore....I'll be your tour guide and can crash at my place anytime (safe money on hotels)...I'll ask my maid to cook nasi dagang...yum yum

the crab here is another....like super big.....u die die must try this....

[forrestcat]

really thanx..i'll keep ur offer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_smile.gif)

I am also intrigued to ride the MRT and the new Sentosa monorail. Living in KL with its rail sytems and in OZ with its trams has made me a fan of rail systems.

This post has been edited by forrestcat: Jul 28 2006, 10:24 PM

[ricochet]

really thanx..i'll keep ur offer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_smile.gif)

I am also intrigued to ride the MRT and the new Sentosa monorail. Living in KL with its rail sytems and in OZ with its trams has made me a fan of rail systems.

bro....you know in melbourne....the students always cheat taking the tram....they always jump before the inspector boards the tram....hehe...i nearly kena while following my hongkie fren

[forrestcat]

^When I was in Melbourne, I also say the Yarra Tram inspectors fine a girl and a China student. $150 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) . The ticketing system is very convenient but may also allow people to cheat. This kind of system will work in Asia.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/embarassedlaugh.gif) ....Asians like to take advantage of such a concept.

What I like about the ticketing system in OZ is that once u validate the ticket, the ticket could still be used for 2 hours. I wish this could be done in KL. Is it like that in S'pore rico?

[ricochet]

^When I was in Melbourne, I also say the Yarra Tram inspectors fine a girl and a China student. $150 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) . The ticketing system is very convenient but may also allow people to cheat. This kind of system will work in Asia.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/embarassedlaugh.gif) ....Asians like to take advantage of such a concept.

What I like about the ticketing system in OZ is that once u validate the ticket, the ticket could still be used for 2 hours. I wish this could be done in KL. Is it like that in S'pore rico?

naaah...no way jose! here the spore govt very very smart to take people's money way in advance....PAP wat...pay and pay lor.... you cant do it here similar to KL cuz every station has a gantry right....in OZ there is none..... but I like it in OZ.....the weather is juz great...here the stupid summer all year long sucks

[forrestcat]

^Hehe...I believe the rail system operators in KL also only care about our money.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_confused.gif) . But at least MRT stations are disable friendly and well developed already.

In KL, all the Putra LRT stations are disable friendly, but only certain STAR LRT and KL monorail stations are disable friendly with lifts and escalators. For example,the STAR LRT Bandaraya station is damn inconvenient, so many stairs, I dun think old people can climb up the station.

Since many people complain that so railway systems in KL are located far from each other, RapidKL and KL Monorail have built sheltered walkways between certain Putra LRT and KL monorail station. For example, people who stop at Dang Wangi station can follow the sheltered walkways to a KL monorail station(forgot the station's name).So tourist and workers no need to go to KL Sentral by Putra just to take the monorail.

This post has been edited by forrestcat: Jul 28 2006, 10:49 PM

[forrestcat]

oh you mean the IC that I have is also a cash card?....how do I top up the money inside. Is it by ATM? I dun have a bank account in Malaysia...then how do I top up

BTW, earlier MyKad dun have Touch n' Go feature, make sure there's a Touch n' Go logo printed behind ur MyKad. Even if ur MyKad dun have this feature, u can buy a TnG card in KL anyway.

[ricochet]

BTW, earlier MyKad dun have Touch n' Go feature, make sure there's a Touch n' Go logo printed behind ur MyKad. Even if ur MyKad dun have this feature, u can buy a TnG card in KL anyway.

nope ...no touch n go logo...juz meps cash, ATM and 64 k chip...dats it