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2025-05-21

Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Expected To Commence In 2028 #2028

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Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2024-01-06

has accelerated the award of contracts for the construction of Urban Transportation System () project, handing out a third contract worth RM943mil to another -China joint venture () company

The contract is to build the for the , one of the three lines under KUTS project

The Red Line’s infrastructure works covers 12.3km and stretches from to in the city

Read more: thestar.com.my/business/busine

Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) vehicle for KUTS project. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-12-22

announced that a () company has won the tender for the and completion of the .

The JV company is expected to commence work next month and scheduled to complete by December 2025.

The construction is part of the Urban Transportation System () project, which Sarawak Metro has been entrusted to develop, operate and maintain.

Read more: theborneopost.com/2023/12/21/j

Two people holding Letter of Award with the others witnessing. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-26

The current Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) will not be the to be used for the Urban Transportation System ().

Work to come up with of the ART vehicle will be made next year, after the government presents from the ongoing exercise to the manufacturer in China on that need to be made on the 38 units ordered by the state.

Read more: theborneopost.com/2023/11/25/l

Two people discussing with each other in the driver cab of the ART vehicle. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-21

’s state capital is set to become the first city in Southeast Asia to use to power its urban transport system.

This include autonomous rapid transit (ART) vehicle and .

ART will form the backbone of Kuching’s urban transport system, to encourage public usage and ease traffic congestion.

CNA uploaded video covering the system: youtube.com/watch?v=lVTKOVpwrQg

(Images are screenshots of the video)

Hydrogen powered Autonomous Rapid Transit vehicle running on a test track.The interior of the Autonomous Rapid Transit vehicle.Hydrogen powered bus running on the road.The interior of the bus.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-20

Sarawak Metro informed that Stage 2 of the Prototype Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) Vehicle Proof-of-Concept () Exercise at Kuching-Samarahan Expressway is officially underway.

A notice was also attached for people to refer to for the traffic flow and flagmen locations throughout the POC period.

The ART will run from 20 November to 15 December, 5am to 8pm.

(Image and photo by Sarawak Metro)

Notice by Sarawak Metro on the commencement of the Prototype ART Hydrogen Vehicle POC Exercise.Traffic flow map.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-19

It was a smooth move for their prototype Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) vehicle on the night of 17 November.

Sarawak Metro is now preparing for Phase 2 of the ART's Proof-of-Concept (POC) exercise, which will start on a section of the Blue Line’s dedicated lane that was recently constructed.

(Photos by Sarawak Metro)

ART vehicle going out from a port in Kuching.A person sitting on driver seat monitoring various screens as the vehicle moving the other direction.ART vehicle with traces from its wiper clearing rain droplets off the screen.A group of people in front of the ART vehicle.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-19

The powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) Smart was recognised as ‘Low Carbon Transport Project of the Year’ at the Enlit Asia annual conference in Jakarta, Indonesia on Nov 14.

The ART is the backbone of the Kuching Urban Transportation System () project, which aims to modernise public transportation and ease traffic congestion in Greater .

Read more: theborneopost.com/2023/11/18/a

A person receiving an award from another person, with two other people standing to the side. / Image from the linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-19

Congratulations to SEDC Sarawak for winning the Low Carbon Transport Project of The Year Award at Enlit Asia 2023 in Jakarta.

This award is a testament to Sarawak’s commitment to innovation and reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector.

(Photo by Sarawak Metro)

A group of people on a stage.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-18

On 16 November, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas activated the remaining smart traffic light intersections along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway.

He also inspected the dedicated lane for the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART), proving ground for the ART throughout the POC exercise scheduled to start next week.

The smart traffic light will ensure transit priority be given to ART at intersections.

(Photos by Sarawak Metro)

A group of people standing on the ART track near the intersection with smart traffic light.A group of people launching the rest of the smart traffic light system.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-12

Ibraco Berhad and China Railway Group Limited have secured a construction project valued at RM568.61 million for infrastructure works along the Blue Line-Package 1 Rembus to Stutong.

This is part of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) network project under the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS).

The Letter of Acceptance was officially accepted on Nov 10.

Read more: dayakdaily.com/ibraco-china-ra

The ART prototype vehicle navigating a bend at BCCK roundabout on its groundbreaking engineering run. / Photo from the linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-08

Sarawak Metro was pleased to showcase the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) to the Land and Survey Department, and the Department of Director General of Lands and Mines (JKPTG) Sarawak.

Sarawak Metro thanked them for allowing them to share their achievements so far.

Sarawak Metro hoped to work even closer as they realise the long-held aspirations of a modern and seamless public transport system.

(Photos by Sarawak Metro)

A group of people posing for group photo in front of ART vehicle.A group of people onboard the ART vehicle.A group of people onboard the ART vehicle.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-07

Lan Berambeh returned for the 14th edition, and Sarawak Metro was thrilled to participate in this highly anticipated event.

Sarawak Metro's booth promoted their Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system and their hydrogen feeder bus during the event, as well as job opportunities.

Sarawak Metro thanked the organising committee for a job well done, and they hope to see them again at LBAS 2024.

(Photos by Sarawak Metro)

A group of people posing for group photo while holding model of ART vehicle.People at a booth looking at something.A group of people with Sarawak Metro's bag of goodies.Crowd of people inside a hall.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-05

Metro System Academy (MSA) of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia () has invited Sarawak Metro to share the Sarawakian journey towards a modern public transport system at MSA International Symposium 2023.

The chief executive officer (CEO) of Sarawak Metro took centre stage on Day 1, presenting his talk on “The Future of Mobility in Kuching - Kuching Urban Transportation System".

(Photos by Sarawak Metro)

Two person holding an item at a stage.A person presenting in front of a group of people.A person presenting the transit map of KUTS in front of a group of people.A person presenting the design of ART station in front of a group of people.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-03

Sarawak Metro thanked everyone who visited their booths during WCIT | IDECS 2023.

Their participation was not just about sharing updates on their project after a short period away from exhibitions but also an avenue to listen to public feedback after the ART's arrival last August.

(Photos by Sarawak Metro)

Sarawak Pavilion entrance for the WCIT | IDECS 2023 event.Sarawak Metro information panels at their booth.A screen showing video of ART vehicle as well as a replica of the vehicle on a table.Sarawak Metro booth.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-01

The next stage of proof-of-concept () exercise for the (ART) will begin sometime this month on the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway.

The POC exercise will be conducted on a 3-kilometre stretch of the dedicated lane built between two roundabout along the expressway.

This stretch will form a section of what will become the permanent ART dedicated double lane built for the Urban Transportation System () project’s .

Read more: theborneopost.com/2023/11/01/a

A group of people making site visit to the ART dedicated lane along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-10-15

Delegation from state government experienced a glimpse of ’s future network when they took test ride on fuel cell vehicles in .

The test ride on the ART was coordinated by Ministry of Transport Sarawak (), Sarawak Sdn Bhd () & EMG JV Sdn Bhd, the main contractor for System Package 1 of Kuching Transportation System () Project.

Read more: dayakdaily.com/selangor-state-

(Photo from linked article)

Delegates from Selangor state government posing for a group photo in front of ART vehicle.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-09-14

Recently, Sarawak Metro had the pleasure of meeting their counterparts in Hong Kong together with senior officers from Sarawakian ministries and agencies.

Sarawak Metro thanked MTR for the opportunity to connect and learn during the visit.

It seemed like they probably discussed about transit-oriented development (TOD), possibly wanting to implement them under the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS).

(Photo by Sarawak Metro)

A group photo of staff from Sarawak Metro at the office of MTR in Hong Kong.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-09-07

The Sarawak government will order 38 more units of the hydrogen-powered autonomous rapid transit (ART) coaches once the test runs of the prototype vehicle is completed.

The coaches would serve the three lines of phase one of the Kuching Urban Transport System (), scheduled to start operations in stages at the end of 2025.

Read more: thestar.com.my/news/nation/202

A hydrogen ART vehicle on a road in Kuching for an engineering test run.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-08-27

On 27 August, a team consisting of Sarawak Metro staff and apprentices began their attachment with Global Rail Sdn Bhd.

Under Sarawak Metro's SEED Programme, this initiative aims to create local talents who will be equipped to manage the development of the Kuching Urban Transportation System.

A team consisting of Sarawak Metro staff and apprentices having a group photo.

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