Monorail

Ayer Itam Line

Besides the Bayan Lepas belt, the other two relatively high density development corridors in Penang Island are the
western Ayer Itam and northern Tg Tokong corridors. Adopting a similar approach by matching system capacity with
projected travel demand, the monorail system has been identified as the most appropriate mode for both the Ayer
Itam and Tg Tokong corridors.

Among the considerations made in arriving at the proposed monorail system (as opposed to other rail or BRT
forms), include its better performance with respect to a narrower right-of-way (ROW) requirement, better noise
performance and lower capital requirement. However, the final transit system for the Ayer Itam corridor would still
be subject to future review prior to implementation by re-evaluating the travel demand, development intensity,
transit system capacity, target modal share, socio-economic and socio-political reception of the proposed system,
be it elevated or at-grade (on-ground) at the time of execution.

For the 12.8km Ayer Itam Monorail, the alignment will begin from KOMTAR and terminate at Paya Terubong with 13
stations. The transit line will improve transit reach to predominantly low- and medium-income residents in high-
density neighborhoods in Ayer Itam and Paya Terubong areas.

Tg Tokong Line
The 7km Tg Tokong Monorail line with 8 stations is proposed to begin at the KOMTAR integrated interchange
station and terminates at Tg Tokong.

This monorail transit line will serve mixed commercial and residential developments along Jalan Burma, Jalan
Kelawei, Gurney Drive and the Seri Tanjung Pinang townships.

If future travel demand warrants and space is available within the narrow corridor, the Tg Tokong Monorail line can
be further extended to Tg Bungah and Batu Ferringhi to serve a wider catchment.

Raja Uda - Bukit Mertajam Line

Raja Uda and Bukit Mertajam are two higher intensity development areas in Seberang Perai. Raja Uda, an
upcoming development area is located in the northwest region of Seberang Perai and lies beyond the KTM rail
corridor. The proposed Raja Uda-Bukit Mertajam Monorail line will provide much-needed connectivity between Raja
Uda in the northwestern region and Bukit Mertajam in the southeastern region of Seberang Perai.

For the initial stage, the monorail line is proposed to begin from Raja Uda, passing through Sg Nyiur, Seberang
Jaya, Bukit Tengah, Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam and continues on to Alma and terminates at Permatang Tinggi.
The line will serve the Penang state administration offices at Seberang Jaya and Bandar Baru Perda.

Potential extensions of the transit line to further areas can be in the form of a BRT system:

i. From Raja Uda towards Kepala Batas in the north. Refer Map (/images/Eng_-_Raja_Uda_-
_Kepala_Batas_BRT.jpg)
ii. From Alma towards Kulim in the east.

These identified transit corridors can be reserved as part of the State’s planning process.

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