Below is the proposed Penang LRT, BRT and KTM route map and masterplan, including Penang island to Mainland – Penang Central, Seberang Jaya, Sungai Petani, Kulim and Taiping
The Penang Transport Master Plan will tackle traffic woes on the island and is expected to start in a couple of years.
It involves massive infrastructure works and a comprehensive public transport system incorporating light rail transit (LRT), trams, buses and catamarans, expanding roads and building new highways.
It also includes an ambitious undersea tunnel linking George Town and Butterworth.
Updated NEWS on Penang Integrated Transport Masterplan
April 16, 2015: The Star “First LRT project in Penang next year”
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is set to get its maiden LRT project – a 17.5km elevated stretch linking Komtar with the Penang International Airport.
With construction slated to begin next year, the RM4.5bil project is part of a package of solutions for an island that has long been choking on its traffic.
The LRT project – expected to be awarded in June – will mark the realisation of the long-awaited implementation of the RM27bil Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP), which also includes a 25km expressway linking Bayan Lepas and Tanjung Bungah.
According to reliable sources, Gamuda Bhd, IJM Corp Bhd, and a Chinese company have been shortlisted to undertake the projects, the bulk of which would be funded through land reclamation rights in the state.
The LRT and new expressway will be built using the Project Delivery Partner (PDP) concept, where the PDP will step in to resolve problems should parts of the construction fail to meet construction criteria.
In Penang’s case, should either one of the Malaysian companies get the award, it would have to partner with the Chinese company, especially in the construction of the LRT project.
It would be likewise should the Chinese company win the contract.
Six consortia, including three foreign-Malaysian partnerships as well as three Malaysian public listed companies, have put in their bids following Penang’s invitation last August to qualified companies to serve as the PDP for the PTMP.
The payoff for building the LRT project is the right to reclaim 1,618ha at either the southern part of the island, of which about 485ha will be used for the future expansion of the airport and to expand the Free Industrial Zone, or at a 607ha stretch between the Penang Bridge and the mouth of Sungai Pinang, an area popularly known as the Middle Bank.
Penang Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow had said the appointed PDP must be a reliable partner to guarantee the success of the projects.
“They will have to oversee all the projects estimated at RM27bil. The costs cover highway infrastructure (RM16bil) and public transport (RM9bil), while the institutional costs amount to RM905mil,” he said, adding that Penang alone would foot some RM10bil of the total cost.
In a subsequent interview, Chow said the LRT line – which will be supported by a revamped stage bus system and trams – would be a priority, with completion targeted for five to six years.
In return for their role in realising the state transport master plan, the Chinese company will get to reclaim about 566ha in Seberang Prai, of which 161.8ha is located near the North Butterworth Container Terminal and 404ha near Bagan.
It is learnt that it will take a year to get necessary approvals for the reclamation works,
Chow said some of the projects would fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government.
“The RM10bil allocation from the state does not include the RM6.3bil for the undersea tunnel and three expressway projects,” he said.
The 6.5km road tunnel is planned to run from Gurney Drive to Bagan Ajam in Butterworth. The expressways include a 4.2km bypass from Persiaran Gurney to Persiaran Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu, a 4.6km expressway and by-pass from Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway to Bandar Baru Air Itam and a four-lane 12km road linking Tanjung Bungah with Teluk Bahang.
Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/04/16/First-LRT-project-in-Penang-next-year-Komtar-to-airport-line-supported-by-revamped-stage-bus-system/
Concerned citizen
Which is why I think voting for pakatan in penang was not a mistake
Danny
Why this news suddenly happen near ti prmtg pauh election..??i knew they plan it before but it got hype again during election..yhen after that will quite again lorr…
TB
Pakatan has been trying to get LRT in Penang since day one, all kind of possible rail link but getting approval from Central government is hell of an issue. I really not sure how they got around this time… .
Rovin Kut
Present state government…..
Makes a better future generations…….Majulah Pulau Pinang!!!!!!!!!
pen cloud
Just a simple sentence to describe..proud to b penang lang! I see jobs oppo, prosperity n a vibrant city in my hometown.
lee
PRK gimmick from DAP
Daniel
They missed out Teluk Kumbar, Balik Pulau and Teluk Bahang (the west side of Penang Island). Will there be a LRT plan for the west side of Penang Island?
robert
Love Penang Island. Keep it up with all the
proposed infrastructures make the best state in Malaysia. Hop hop Penang!!!
penanglang
Ask Kedah or Melaka.. do the same if you say it’s a gimmick. Or ask IPoh to plan the same.
Strange enough some people..jealous about Pg.
Majulah Penang
KK
Have they considered that these major developments will cause environmental issues (floods, water logs etc.)
We should be reducing overdeveloping of roads, highways and keep the environment from getting more upset.
Please reconsider all these as the amount of population may not require such massive construction.
Bslee
No development you as well stay in Baling or Padang terap or grik.
Retiree Ng
Nice to come home to these interstructures coming. Hope to live long to see them. Well done Pg.
Anonymous
The Penang Transport Master Plan must also consider Teluk Kumbar, Balik Pulau and Teluk Bahang, the west side of Penang as more and more people are staying in the areas. After all Balik Pulau will be Penang’s Education Hub, so hopefully not to miss out.
clement lee
hhaa ..how about after two years now !? no LRT seen , no Undersea tunnel project started ..but already give out huge state land to cronies ….feasible study also paying 305million without seeing any material thing going on …..not a mistake ?
Suleiman TAR
We’re greatly concerned to learn that a mono rail track will pass through Hotel Jen Penang along the narrow Jalan Magazine, it will do doubt have a major impact on the business activities there. We have been operating for the last 28 years since 1986 and invested millions to manage a reputable hotel that are ideal for business travellers by making them feel at home. We do not object to the Mono Rail project which will tremendously help to ease the traffic congestion and make public transportation more convenient.
Our concern is that this mono rail track along Jalan Magazine will jeopardise the surroundings by causing the driveway and front of the hotel to be more congested and chaotic. A downturn of hotel turnover is expected when travellers, busses, vans, taxis and private vehicles find the route hard to navigate and access. When construction activity is ongoing, business will suffer with all the dust, noise and confusion. We foresee that these will discourage perspective hotel guests and customers to our property.