Privatisation of fixed-rail transit systems: a case study of Malaysia's STAR and PUTRA

2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 846-853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Capital City ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
The Public ◽  
Privatisation Programme

Since the early 1980s, many public utilities have been privatised under Malaysia's privatisation programme. A few, however, have since prematurely returned to government hands, among them the two light-rail transit systems in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, STAR and PUTRA. This paper chronicles the pre- and post-privatisation events of both facilities before attempting to provide rational explanation behind their untimely surrender to the public domain. Based on publicly available material, this paper argues that neither the quality of government negotiators nor the length of time devoted to negotiating could be attributed to the bailout. Nor is there hint that political favouritism and corruption were at play. More than likely, despite the copious incentives provided to the two concession companies, the two projects proved financially unviable.Key words: build–operate–transfer (BOT), Malaysia, privatisation, light-rail transit system.

KVMRT Challenges – Elevated Viaducts and Station Structures

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
ChongLing Wong
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Transportation Network ◽  
Economic Trend ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Transit System ◽  
The Public ◽  
Klang Valley

<p>Malaysia’s capital city Kuala Lumpur has been experiencing urbanization growth spurts in the last two decades, in tandem with her rapid economic expansion and progress towards a developed nation. Trailing this economic trend is the need to improve and expand public transportation, particularly in the railway sector. The Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (KVMRT) rail transit system was conceived to meet that need and complement the existing public transportation network.</p><p>The first KVMRT metro line commonly known as the SBK line which connects Sg Buloh township in the northern-west and Kajang in the southern-east, was delivered and fully opened to the public ahead of schedule on 17 July 2017. The success of the project was achieved through significant efforts in surmounting many challenges in different aspects. This paper shares the experiences from the perspective of the Project Delivery Partner (PDP) in the planning, design and construction of the viaducts and station structures.</p>

Corrosion Control of Modern Light Rail Transit (LRT) Systems

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Berman ◽  
Quentin P. Williams
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Corrosion Control ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transit Systems

Since the introduction of electrified transit systems in the United States there has been a number of advancements in the field of corrosion control related to light rail transit (LRT) systems. Modern day direct current (dc) powered LRT systems have been designed with a variety of corrosion control features built-in. Most of the research into corrosion control and the mitigation of stray currents known as electrolysis in the early days of electrified transit systems first appeared extensively in papers prepared and presented by personnel of the National Bureau of Standards. This research has led to better protection against corrosion of transit systems and nearby structures throughout the years. Due to the ever increasing number of transit systems being built or upgraded, it’s essential to incorporate the installation, testing and monitoring of corrosion control measures in these transit systems. By integrating these corrosion control features into the design of LRT systems and subsystems, it will help to prevent premature corrosion failures on LRT fixed facilities and other structures. This paper identifies the main causes of corrosion and how corrosion control can be implemented into the design of LRT systems to prevent damage to the transit system and other structures.

Harmonic Analysis and Filter Design for the Light Rail Transit Systems

2013 ◽  
Vol 479-480 ◽  
pp. 210-214
Author(s):  
Cheng Ting Hsu ◽  
Hung Ming Huang ◽  
Tsun Jen Cheng ◽  
Lian Jou Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Harmonic Analysis ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Filter Design ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transit Systems

This paper presents the light rail transit system (lrts) impact on the harmonic pollution of distribution feeder. To investigate the dynamic responses of the system voltage and current, the distribution system and lrts models are set up well by using the Alternative Transients Program (ATP). The harmonic analysis of the distribution system with the lrts is executed under various operation scenarios. The 6-pulses and 12-pulses rectifier are adopted for the lrts with a direct current (dc) power supply to the trams. Furthermore, the well-designed filters have also applied to improve the harmonic distortion resulted from the lrts.

scholarly journals The Use of Light Rail or Light Rapid Transit Systems by Individuals with Severe Visual Impairments

1994 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Svendsen
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
Orientation And Mobility ◽  
Mobility Training ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigated the relationship between use of light rapid or light rail transit (LRT) systems by persons with severe visual impairments and independence in orientation and mobility. It found that orientation and mobility training on LRT systems would resolve many of the difficulties that users of the systems encountered. Modification that would make the systems more easily accessible to visually impaired travelers are suggested.

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