Monorails in Malaysia
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After the success of the Kuala Lumpur Monorail, there have been numerous proposal laid out in Malaysia to increase users of public transports and to ease the congestion of traffic. Monorails recently became a popular choice of transit system compared to rapid transit systems, citing its quietness, ease of construction, lower cost, and non-obstructiveness.[1]
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[edit] Kuala Lumpur
The Kuala Lumpur monorail system in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia opened August 31, 2003, and serves 11 stations running 8.6 km with two parallel elevated tracks. It connects Kuala Lumpur's main station KL Sentral with the "Golden Triangle".
[edit] Bandar Sunway, Selangor
A monorail circuit in the city of Bandar Sunway will be revived and linked with the KTM Komuter Setia Jaya station (to be renamed Sunway station).[citation needed] The line is primarily intended to connect the Sunway Pyramid mall, Sunway Lagoon theme park and surrounding areas to the greater Klang Valley rail system.
[edit] Putrajaya
Putrajaya Monorail system is being constructed now in Putrajaya and it will be linked to the KLIA Transit Cyberjaya/Putrajaya station. It consists of 2 lines; one line will be 12 km long with 17 stations and the second will be 6 km long with six stations.
[edit] Penang
The Malaysian Government has approved a monorail project on Penang Island. It will consist of 2 lines and will connect the Penang Ferry Terminal as well as the Penang International Airport.
[edit] Johor
The government is in the process of finalising another monorail project in Johor. The Johor Maglev Monorail will consist of one line, connecting to the Central station near the Johor Causeway and will boost development in the Iskandar Development Region.
[edit] Malacca
The latest addition to Malaysia's monorail system will be the mini-monorail system in Malacca, particularly in the popular historic sites. It has been given a green light by the Chief Minister of Malacca for the planning and construction of the project.[2]. The monorail would start at Melaka Sentral and connect to Semabok, Melaka Raya, Kota Laksamana and return to Melaka Sentral. It would also cross the Malacca River before returning to Melaka Sentral, he said.
