Melaka Aerorail

Stations

First phase

The first phase of the project, which was supposed to commence in 2010, involves a distance of 9.5 km and would cost around RM586 million. It is intended to include ten transit stations: Ayer Keroh Toll Plaza, Malacca Zoo, Melaka International Trade Centre, Malacca City Council Square, Melaka Mall, Malacca General Hospital, Melaka Sentral, Hang Tuah Mall, Stadthuys, Mahkota Medical Centre, and Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall. It will also involve a stopover hotel in each station.

Second phase

The second phase, involving a distance of 8.7 kilometers, will cost around RM807 million. If successful, it will be extended to Alor Gajah and Jasin District.

Management

Pyramid Express will build, operate, and manage the aerorail system. Technical and project management support will come from Pinggiran Pelangi Sdn Bhd.

Criticism

The Association for the Improvement of Mass-Transit-Klang Valley — TRANSIT has criticised the project and urged the state government to improve its public bus service first. The project has also been criticised by the state's Opposition Members of Legislative Assembly.

Notes

References

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