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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Malaysia's public transport usage only at 20pc, says transport minister as he pushes ‘Road to Rail' initiative
PETALING JAYA, June 5 — The percentage of public transport usage in Malaysia has only reached 20 per cent to date, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the figure remains below the 40 per cent target outlined in the National Transport Policy 2019-2030. 'The national transport policy from 2019 to 2030 is already in place. So, our challenge is how to ensure that this policy is realised according to its intended goals,' he said when met after the Ilmuwan Malaysia Madani Siri 6 forum at Menara Prasarana yesterday. The forum discussed the topic 'Transportation for the People: Balancing Affordability, Quality and Sustainability of Public Transport', chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In addition to Loke, other panel members were President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah, and Universiti Putra Malaysia Vice-Chancellor, Datuk Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah. Commenting further, Loke said the implementation of the 'Road to Rail' initiative is currently being carried out in phases and is expected to have a significant impact on the country's logistics sector. 'We are actively promoting the use of rail. That's why one of our focus initiatives is 'Road to Rail', to encourage more usage of railways for the transportation of containers and goods,' he said. 'When the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is completed, it will boost the use of rail to transport goods and containers to the East Coast, thereby reducing reliance on road transport such as lorries,' he added. — Bernama
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
AECOM ‘On Track to the Future' at Asia Pacific Rail 2025 with Digital and Sustainable Rail Solutions
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2025 - AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, is proud to participate as Gold Sponsor and Operators Lounge Sponsor at Asia Pacific Rail 2025. This premier industry event, held at BITEC, Bangkok from May 28-29, 2025, brings together visionaries and innovators to shape the future of rail transport. AECOM showcases innovative digital solutions and sustainable practices in delivering complex rail infrastructure projects at Asia Pacific Rail 2025. Ranked 1st in both the Transportation and Mass Transit and Rail categories by Engineering News-Record, AECOM will showcase innovative digital solutions and sustainable practices in delivering complex rail infrastructure projects. Leaders from our Transportation team will provide insights into green strategies, cross-border collaborations, and emerging technologies. Tim Wong, Technical Director & ESG and Sustainability Hub Lead in Hong Kong, will share how digital tools like AECOMzero and innovative construction materials are helping projects lower carbon emissions. C Kamalesen Chandrasekaran, Technical Director, will focus on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (Johor section), a model of international cooperation powered by digital transformation. Meanwhile, Wilson Wong, Associate Director, will discuss intermodal transportation with regional leaders and how this is helping overcome the last mile hurdle in many Asian cities. 'We are delighted to take part in Asia Pacific Rail 2025 as a sponsor and an active participant again, to showcase our world leading role in transportation infrastructure,' said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM's Asia region. 'It has been our mission at AECOM to deliver a better world, using the most innovative and digital solutions to serve our clients across Asia and advance sustainable rail infrastructure. We look forward to further collaborating with the industry to drive positive change for urban and regional transport in Asia Pacific.' Our team will be at Booth E39 to highlight our projects in Asia and beyond, including the Orange Line West in Bangkok, one of the largest rail projects in Thailand, and the Northern Link project in Hong Kong, a major transportation infrastructure for the development of the strategic Northern Metropolis. We will also showcase our work on the Strategic Study on Railways beyond 2030, charting Hong Kong's long-term transportation strategy, and the Smart and Green Mass Transit System for one of the city's new development areas. AECOM provides rail services through our Metro Hub in Malaysia and our multi-discipline transportation teams in Hong Kong and Singapore, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. Learn more about our presence at the conference here. For more information about AECOM's rail capabilities and how we create sustainable legacies, please visit Delivering a better world through transit. Hashtag: #AECOM #APACRail2025 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. AECOM AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle — from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of US$16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at
Malay Mail
28-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
AECOM ‘On Track to the Future' at Asia Pacific Rail 2025 with Digital and Sustainable Rail Solutions
AECOM showcases innovative digital solutions and sustainable practices in delivering complex rail infrastructure projects at Asia Pacific Rail 2025. BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2025 - AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, is proud to participate as Gold Sponsor and Operators Lounge Sponsor at Asia Pacific Rail 2025. This premier industry event, held at BITEC, Bangkok from May 28-29, 2025, brings together visionaries and innovators to shape the future of rail 1st in both the Transportation and Mass Transit and Rail categories by, AECOM will showcase innovative digital solutions and sustainable practices in delivering complex rail infrastructure from our Transportation team will provide insights into green strategies, cross-border collaborations, and emerging technologies. Tim Wong, Technical Director & ESG and Sustainability Hub Lead in Hong Kong, will share how digital tools like AECOMzero and innovative construction materials are helping projects lower carbon emissions. C Kamalesen Chandrasekaran, Technical Director, will focus on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (Johor section), a model of international cooperation powered by digital transformation. Meanwhile, Wilson Wong, Associate Director, will discuss intermodal transportation with regional leaders and how this is helping overcome the last mile hurdle in many Asian cities."We are delighted to take part in Asia Pacific Rail 2025 as a sponsor and an active participant again, to showcase our world leading role in transportation infrastructure," said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM's Asia region. "It has been our mission at AECOM to deliver a better world, using the most innovative and digital solutions to serve our clients across Asia and advance sustainable rail infrastructure. We look forward to further collaborating with the industry to drive positive change for urban and regional transport in Asia Pacific."Our team will be at Booth E39 to highlight our projects in Asia and beyond, including the Orange Line West in Bangkok, one of the largest rail projects in Thailand, and the Northern Link project in Hong Kong, a major transportation infrastructure for the development of the strategic Northern Metropolis. We will also showcase our work on the Strategic Study on Railways beyond 2030, charting Hong Kong's long-term transportation strategy, and the Smart and Green Mass Transit System for one of the city's new development provides rail services through our Metro Hub in Malaysia and our multi-discipline transportation teams in Hong Kong and Singapore, delivering professional services throughout the project more about our presence at the conference here For more information about AECOM's rail capabilities and how we create sustainable legacies, please visit Delivering a better world through transit Hashtag: #AECOM #APACRail2025 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. AECOM AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle — from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of US$16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at
Zawya
28-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AECOM ‘On Track to the Future' at Asia Pacific Rail 2025 with Digital and Sustainable Rail Solutions
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2025 - AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, is proud to participate as Gold Sponsor and Operators Lounge Sponsor at Asia Pacific Rail 2025. This premier industry event, held at BITEC, Bangkok from May 28-29, 2025, brings together visionaries and innovators to shape the future of rail transport. Ranked 1st in both the Transportation and Mass Transit and Rail categories by Engineering News-Record, AECOM will showcase innovative digital solutions and sustainable practices in delivering complex rail infrastructure projects. Leaders from our Transportation team will provide insights into green strategies, cross-border collaborations, and emerging technologies. Tim Wong, Technical Director & ESG and Sustainability Hub Lead in Hong Kong, will share how digital tools like AECOMzero and innovative construction materials are helping projects lower carbon emissions. C Kamalesen Chandrasekaran, Technical Director, will focus on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (Johor section), a model of international cooperation powered by digital transformation. Meanwhile, Wilson Wong, Associate Director, will discuss intermodal transportation with regional leaders and how this is helping overcome the last mile hurdle in many Asian cities. "We are delighted to take part in Asia Pacific Rail 2025 as a sponsor and an active participant again, to showcase our world leading role in transportation infrastructure," said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM's Asia region. "It has been our mission at AECOM to deliver a better world, using the most innovative and digital solutions to serve our clients across Asia and advance sustainable rail infrastructure. We look forward to further collaborating with the industry to drive positive change for urban and regional transport in Asia Pacific." Our team will be at Booth E39 to highlight our projects in Asia and beyond, including the Orange Line West in Bangkok, one of the largest rail projects in Thailand, and the Northern Link project in Hong Kong, a major transportation infrastructure for the development of the strategic Northern Metropolis. We will also showcase our work on the Strategic Study on Railways beyond 2030, charting Hong Kong's long-term transportation strategy, and the Smart and Green Mass Transit System for one of the city's new development areas. AECOM provides rail services through our Metro Hub in Malaysia and our multi-discipline transportation teams in Hong Kong and Singapore, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. Learn more about our presence at the conference here. For more information about AECOM's rail capabilities and how we create sustainable legacies, please visit Delivering a better world through transit. Hashtag: #AECOM #APACRail2025 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. AECOM AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle — from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of US$16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at AECOM
RNZ News
22-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Budget 2025: Taumarunui rail yard ready for economic rebirth
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the removal of Auckland Transport commuter train carriages from the Taumarunui rail yards clears the way for new opportunity. Photo: LDR/Supplied The removal of the last derelict Auckland Transport train carriage from the Taumarunui rail yards clears the way for new economic development opportunities, the Ruapehu district mayor says. Mayor Weston Kirton says it's a turning point for the central North Island town. "Not only does it address a long-standing concern for the community, but it also opens the door for us to fully explore the economic potential of this strategically important site," Kirton said. More than 50 scrapped carriages were relocated to Taumarunui in 2016 by Auckland Transport while awaiting sale or repurposing. Kirton, a long-time rail enthusiast and active member of the Taumarunui Rail Action Centre, advocated for the carriages to be reused or re-purposed wherever possible. But they were left to deteriorate, creating an eyesore that frustrated locals and limited the potential use of the rail yard area. "It was disappointing to see the carriages deteriorate to the point that some had to be scrapped," he said. "Their poor condition made removal increasingly difficult and costly, requiring major engineering work to move them by rail, while transport by truck was also prohibitively expensive." One of the last Auckland Transport carriages is trucked out of Taumarunui. Photo: LDR/Supplied Kirton said the timing of the final removal was useful, coinciding with the Government's Budget 2025 commitment to investing $461 million into the national rail network. The investment would put the spotlight back on regional freight and infrastructure, Kirton said. "With the new pet food factory in Taumarunui ramping up production, our rail yards could once again play a vital role in enabling efficient, reliable, and low-carbon freight services." Kirton said the Taumarunui rail yards had historically been central to the district's economy, transporting timber, livestock, and agricultural products. "There's real potential for them to do so again in a way that supports modern industry and sustainability." Ruapehu District Council had been working with stakeholders and regional partners such as Accelerate35 to explore how the site could best be used to support long-term economic growth and local employment, Kirton said. "This is an opportunity for Taumarunui to re-establish itself as a key player in regional logistics and rail-enabled development. Council is keen to hear from any businesses or industry who would like to explore this opportunity." LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
