Penang Rapid Transit

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Penang Rapid Transit (PRT)
Overview
Owner Penang State Government
Locale Greater Penang, Malaysia
Transit type Rapid transit
Number of lines 6
Website Penang Transport Council
Operation
Operation will start 2020 (planned)
Operator(s) PRT Penang
Technical
System length 15.7 km (9.8 mi) (initial)
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification 1,500 V DC overhead catenary

The Penang Rapid Transit is a proposed mass-transit rail system for the Greater Penang which covers the Penang Island, Seberang Perai and Kulim. It was a part of the Penang Integrated Transportation Masterplan.[1][2][3]

Lines

First Phase

The first phase line will connect George Town to Penang International Airport (Downtown Line)

References

  1. ↑ http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/penang-to-roll-out-transport-master-plan-in-2017
  2. ↑ http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Features/2014/09/23/Penangs-future-transport-system/
  3. ↑ http://www.penang-traveltips.com/penang-integrated-transportation-masterplan.htm
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