MRT3 to be backbone of KL transit network

 

MRT Corp CEO Zarif Hashim says the project is designed to facilitate a seamless switch from one mode of transportation to another.

PETALING JAYA: The Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) Circle Line will become the backbone of the Kuala Lumpur transit network once it is completed, says MRT Corp CEO Zarif Hashim.

Zarif said the project was designed to facilitate a seamless switch from one mode of transportation to another.

MRT3 is expected to be fully operational by 2030, with the first phase set to begin operations in 2028.

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In an interview with FMT, Zarif said the project, which has been described as the “final piece” of Kuala Lumpur’s transit system, was the last line to be completed under the 2010 urban rail development blueprint.

He said that beyond the completion of the MRT3, there could be a new blueprint for the Klang Valley transit system.

“More and more, we’re trying to concentrate on the areas to the west of Kuala Lumpur, namely Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang.

“Greater emphasis will be placed on ensuring the transit network extends to the rest of the Klang Valley area and areas which are still underserved like Selayang, Batu Caves and Gombak,” he said.

The project is estimated to cost RM31 billion plus RM8 billion for land acquisition. The line has a 50.8km circular alignment running along the perimeter of Kuala Lumpur.

MRT3 will consist of 31 stations, 10 of which will be interchange stations with eight existing rail lines in the Klang Valley. - FMT