Bayan Lepas LRT line
Bayan Lepas LRT line | |
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Overview | |
Status | Planned |
Owner | Penang state government |
Locale | Penang Island |
Termini |
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Stations | 27 |
Website | penanginfra |
Service | |
Type | Light rapid transit |
Services | George Town – Bayan Lepas |
Depot(s) | Island A |
History | |
Planned opening | Unknown, maybe 2030s (Phase 1 only) |
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Line length | Phase 1: 23.5 km (14.6 mi) Phase 2: 6.4 km (4.0 mi) |
Character | Elevated[1] |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
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The Bayan Lepas LRT line is a proposed light rapid transit (LRT) line in the Malaysian state of Penang. Conceived by the Penang state government in the 2000s as part of the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP), the proposed 22 km (14 mi) line within the city of George Town was envisioned to link the city centre with the industrial town of Bayan Lepas to the south.[2]
Nineteen stations are expected to be built along the 22 km (14 mi) stretch. Eight additional stations will also be built on three islets that will be reclaimed off the southern coastline of Penang Island, bringing the overall length of the planned route to 30 km (19 mi).
In 2015, the construction of the LRT line was announced to begin in 2018.[3] That did not happen. Construction was then expected to start in 2020, and that did not happen again. No construction has begun as of 2022. Significant delays in actually constructing the line has been attributed to political feuds for funding between the Penang state government and the federal government of Malaysia.
Overview
The Bayan Lepas LRT line forms the backbone of the Penang Transportation Master Plan, a comprehensive proposal formulated by the Penang state government to improve transportation within the State of Penang.[4] Among the components of the plan, the LRT line is being prioritised by the state authorities for implementation, as the line will serve a densely populated urban and industrial corridor along the eastern coast of Penang Island, specifically between George Town proper and Bayan Lepas to the south.[5][6] In addition, the LRT service would facilitate easier commute for tourists arriving via the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas.[7]
History
SRS Consortium, a joint venture consisting of Gamuda Berhad, Ideal Property Development Sdn Bhd and Loh Phoy Yen Holdings, was appointed as the Project Delivery Partner (PDP) in 2015.[3] Within the same year, the first public consultation session on the alignment of the proposed route was held.[8][9] Following the sessions, the route was finalised and 27 stations identified; the eight southernmost stations will be built on three islets which will be reclaimed to the south of Penang Island.[10] Much of the line will be elevated to reduce land acquisition and to preclude the relocation of underground utilities.[11]
As public transportation falls under the purview of the Malaysian federal government, the proposal was submitted to the Federal Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) by April 2016 for approval by the federal authorities.[12][13] However, a political feud between the Pakatan Harapan-led Penang state government and the federal government at the time, which was dominated by Barisan Nasional, led to delays in securing the required federal approval.[14]
On 20 June 2020, chairman of the State Works Committee Zairil Khir Johari said that the LRT would continue, with or without the Federal government as it was funded through the land reclamation.[15]
Stations
![Bayan Lepas LRT line is located in Penang](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/George_Town_-_Bayan_Lepas_LRT_location_map.png/450px-George_Town_-_Bayan_Lepas_LRT_location_map.png)
![Komtar Komtar](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Red_pog.svg/8px-Red_pog.svg.png)
![Macallum Macallum](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Bandar Sri Pinang Bandar Sri Pinang](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Skycab Skycab](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![East Jelutong East Jelutong](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![The Light The Light](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Gelugor Gelugor](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![USM USM](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Batu Uban Batu Uban](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Pesta Pesta](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Sungai Nibong Sungai Nibong](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Bukit Jambul Bukit Jambul](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![SPICE SPICE](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Jalan Tengah Jalan Tengah](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![FIZ North FIZ North](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![FIZ South FIZ South](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Sungai Tiram Sungai Tiram](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Penang Airport Penang Airport](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Blue_pog.svg/8px-Blue_pog.svg.png)
![Permatang Damar Laut Permatang Damar Laut](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Red_pog.svg/8px-Red_pog.svg.png)
See also
References
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- ^ "George Town meliputi 'pulau', jelas Datuk Bandar" (PDF). Buletin Mutiara. 1 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Penang LRT construction work to start in 2018". The Edge Markets. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ "Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP)". Penang Property Talk. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- ^ "Penang rolls out LRT scheme - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- ^ migration (2015-04-17). "Penang to ease island's transport woes". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- ^ "LRT". pgmasterplan.penang.gov.my. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- ^ "Milestones". pgmasterplan.penang.gov.my. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ "Foreign firms keen to participate in Penang Transport Master Plan". The Edge Markets. 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ "Penang LRT - Bayan Lepas Line". Penang Property Talk. 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ "Elevated LRT best bet for Penang, state govt insists". Free Malaysia Today. 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ "Chow hopes Penang Transport Master Plan will be tabled in Cabinet soon". The Edge Markets. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ "Penang rolls out LRT scheme - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ "Fate of Penang Transport Master Plan hangs in the balance (Updated)". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ "Mega projects in Penang to go ahead | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2020-06-24.