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 2004 - July - Jack - Rawang to Ipoh Signalling |
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William J. Jack M.I.R.S.E, M.A.I.P.M.Union Switch & Signal (M) Sdn. Bhd.The Rawang to Ipoh project involves the construction of a new track and upgrading of the existing track between Rawang and Ipoh, a rail distance of 159km, to allow for a maximum design speed of 160 kph. This project has been promoted by the Malaysian Government as part of its eighth Malaysia Development Plan and is the first phase of the Malaysian segment of the Trans-Asia rail link project. The main components of the project involve the construction of new concrete railway bridges and culverts, 14 new stations, 40 newoverhead road bridges to eliminate all level crossings, construction of a new EMU Depot at Batu Gajah, construction of a 25kV 50Hzoverhead electrification system, full bi-directional signalling, new communications and Automatic Fare Collection systems. In addition to the construction and technical logistics of the project, significant land acquisitions and relocation of squatters were essential pre-requisites. The project was awarded in two packages, an Infrastructure Package and a Systems Package. The Systems Package was awarded to Mitsui Transportation Systems. The owner of the project is Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), the Malaysian Railways. |
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