Kuching LRT

The Kuching LRT is a proposed light rapid transit (LRT) system network in Kuching as one of the method to ease traffic congestion in the city.[1] It was to be constructed using state funds.[1][2] The proposed LRT lines will connect Kuching to Samarahan and Serian.[3] Chief Minister Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg promised to build the first Sarawak LRT soon to avoid rising costs,[4] with Chinese companies offering their expertise to collaborate in the construction.[5]

The construction of the RM10.8 billion project was expected to commence by 2019 and was scheduled to be operational by 2024.[6] It was proposed that the LRT will use hydrogen fuel cell rolling-stock with a travel speed of 70-140kph.[7]. However, on 1 September 2018, the Chief Minister announced that the project has been placed on hold, citing that the funds allocated to the project will instead be used to build basic amenities for Sarawak's rural areas.[8]

Planned routes

On 29 March 2018, the Chief Minister released the routes and stations of three of the six lines with 155 kilometers of track[9] to be completed in 2024, while the remaining three lines to be implemented at a later stage.[6] A GLC called Sarawak Metro has been registered to manage the LRT system.[9]

  • Line 1: Kota Samarahan to Damai via Sungai Batu, 62.4km, 28 stations.
  • Line 2: Serian to Senari via Siburan, 82km, 26 stations.
  • Line 3 (tram): City Dispersal Line, 10.8km, 13 stations.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Samuel Aubrey (19 March 2017). "CM: Kuching – Serian LRT under study". The Borneo Post. Archived from the original on 24 April 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "Sarawak unveils plan for public transport link from Kuching to Serian". Borneo Bulletin. 19 March 2017. Archived from the original on 24 April 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Sarawak Could Have LRT System Up and Running by 2020". New Straits Times. Property Hunter. 19 April 2017. Archived from the original on 24 April 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  4. ↑ Sharon Ling (29 April 2017). "Kuching to have LRT – 'We don't want to be like KL'". The Star. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  5. ↑ Lim How Pim (30 April 2017). "China offers expertise in building Sarawak's future LRT system". The Borneo Post. Archived from the original on 14 May 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  6. 1 2 Rintos Mail (29 March 2018). "LRT lines connecting Kuching, Samarahan and Serian to be operational by 2024". The Borneo Post. Archived from the original on 31 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  7. ↑ "Sarawak's LRT to use hydrogen fuel cell trains". The Star. 30 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  8. ↑ Sulok Tawie (1 September 2018). "No LRT for Sarawak for time being, CM confirms". Malay Mail. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
  9. 1 2 "The Kuching LRT". Kuching Borneo. 29 March 2018. Archived from the original on 31 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
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