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Collaboration of Klang Valley bus operators

Prasarana is looking forward to work with its competitors, for sake of the best interest of all the existing bus companies for business sustainability but more importantly, it would improve further the standard of public bus services in Klang Valley.

That is one of major headlines for last month.

The exercise is believed to be similar with code-sharing of airlines and the "blue ocean strategy". At least Prasarana has the idea of not becoming pure monopoly of industry and turns it to red ocean.

"We have already initiated discussions at both top and working levels with Setara Jaya Sdn Bhd and Syarikat Len Seng Sdn Bhd; and we hope to extend this collaboration with other bus companies in Klang Valley," Shahril said in a statement on Friday.

Improved Komuter service this February

MRT admin is back and come with good news for commuters using KTM Komuter service. The 6-car train set will come into operation next February 2012, this appeared to be a 'delay' from the earlier expected January 2012 operation.

KTMB's Commuter Service Gets A Boost (Bernama)

December 27, 2011

BATU GAJAH, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) commuter service is expected to get a shot in the arm in February when four of the 38 six car sets (SCS) it purchased become operational.

Its president Dr Aminuddin Adnan said this would help overcome problems like delays and lack of coaches faced by the service, which was currently using the three-coach Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) sets.

"We currently have 25 EMU sets but half of them need to be restored. However, we cannot do so because of inadequate sets because the others are constantly in use. This often cause delays," he told reporters at the KTMB Complex here, today.

He said for the same reason (not enough sets), KTMB could also not increase the frequency of the service.

Meanwhile, Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar said although KTMB was supposed to introduce the SCS sets this year, but postponed to next year in order not to compromise on safety.

He said this was because each of the train set which could accommodate 1,000 passengers needed to follow specifications, laws and international standards.

KTMB had received nine of the 38 SCS sets and four more were expected to arrive in January while the balance would be delivered in stages until June 2012, he said.

"The frequency of the service will be improved to every 10 minutes with 63 train units - 38 SCS train sets plus 25 EMUs - which will be available by June 2012," he said.

Other news:
KTMB plans to invest RM1bil in 20 more electric coaches (The Star)- link

No bus service in Seremban

Seremban residents are desperate to have the iconic 'Red' buses back. Over the past 2 days, bus services in Ngeri Sembilan, especially Seremban have been grounded.

Article: KTB: We cannot subsidise Negri services any more
News update Bus operators cease services along many routes in Seremban to cut losses

Going nowhere: Bus drivers and employees of the consortium sitting at their depot in Oakland near Seremban 2 after services to several areas were terminated yesterday. Image courtesy of The Star.

More buses than usual lying idle at the depot now that services have been greatly reduced in Negri Sembilan.

KTM Komuter woes

KTM Komuter came into limelight again for 'no' apparent reason again. Its services has been heavily criticised and not to be mention as 'lousy' public transport provider.

A The Star reader sent a letter (Wake-up call for KTM Komuter) to voice out her grouses and dissatisfaction.

And below is the reply from representative of KTM Berhad.

KTM addressing the woes (The Star)

Thursday November 17, 2011

WE refer to “Wake-up call for KTM Komuter” (The Star, Nov 15). We are aware of the problems that the writer and other commuters face.

In order to rectify the problems, we introduced, in October, KTM Komuter Twitter, which provides information on the rescheduling of the train timetable and cancellations.

The writer and others may follow us on @ktmkomuter for service updates.

We also make frequent announcements at all stations on train arrivals, cancellations as well as on safety messages.

We do notice the crowds at stations and make announcements for commuters boarding to allow passengers to disembark first before getting onto the train to avoid chaos on the platform.

One of our main initiatives to ease passenger flow during peak hours is to provide nine additional six-car Komuter trains on weekdays for the Seremban–Sungai Buloh–Seremban section (considered to have the highest capacity) that could double the passenger capacity.

Another initiative is that KTM Bhd has ordered 38 new six-car sets (SCS). Two sets have arrived and are undergoing testing with a view to being put into operation in early 2012.

With the additional 38 new SCS, we aim to improve our train intervals from 30 minutes to 10 minutes. These 38 new SCS come with features such as better air-conditioning system, ergonomic seats, two coaches for ladies, CCTV for security, space for the disabled, dynamic route display, Passenger Information System (PIS), priority seats for the elderly and others in need, and passenger intercom.

In the meantime, please bear with us as we are going through a difficult period of having to delicately juggle our services between major maintenance and meeting customer demand.

Both are equally important to us, and we are trying our level best to keep up and meet the deadlines and expectations.

We apologise for the inconveniences and thank the writer for her valuable feedback.

MOHD FAZIL ISMAIL,
Corporate Communications,
KTM Bhd.