Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Expected To Commence In 2028 #2028 #art #autonomousrapidtransit #kuts #phase1 #publictransport #sarawakmetro #transportation
https://www.lowyat.net/2025/352308/kuching-urban-transportation-system-kuts-2028/
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The #Johor government is using the #Kuching #AutonomousRapidTransit (ART) project as benchmark for similar transportation system in the state
A 24-member delegation came to #Kuching for the purpose of experiencing a ride on the ART prototype vehicle
They paid a courtesy call on state Transport Minister prior to attending briefing & sharing session by #SarawakMetro
They later then visited the ART warehouse to experience a ride on the prototype vehicle
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#SarawakMetro has accelerated the award of contracts for the construction of #Kuching Urban Transportation System (#KUTS) project, handing out a third contract worth RM943mil to another #Malaysia-China joint venture (#JV) company
The contract is to build the #infrastructure for the #RedLine, one of the three #transit lines under KUTS project
The Red Line’s infrastructure works covers 12.3km and stretches from #KuchingSentral to #Pending in the city
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#SarawakMetro announced that a #JointVenture (#JV) company has won the tender for the #construction and completion of the #Rembus #Depot.
The JV company is expected to commence work next month and scheduled to complete by December 2025.
The construction is part of the #Kuching Urban Transportation System (#KUTS) project, which Sarawak Metro has been entrusted to develop, operate and maintain.
#AutonomousRapidTransit #SarawakART #Sarawak #bus #buses #beese
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The current #hydrogen Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) #prototype will not be the #final #version to be used for the #Kuching Urban Transportation System (#KUTS).
Work to come up with #finalversion of the ART vehicle will be made next year, after the #Sarawak government presents #data from the ongoing #testing exercise to the manufacturer in China on #improvement that need to be made on the 38 units ordered by the state.
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#Sarawak’s state capital #Kuching is set to become the first city in Southeast Asia to use #hydrogen to power its urban transport system.
This include #hydrogenpowered autonomous rapid transit (ART) vehicle and #bus.
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVTKOVpwrQg
(Images are screenshots of the video)
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Sarawak Metro informed that Stage 2 of the Prototype Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) #Hydrogen Vehicle Proof-of-Concept (#POC) 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)
#SarawakMetro #SarawakART #AutonomousRapidTransit #Sarawak #Kuching #KUTS
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It was a smooth move for their prototype Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) #hydrogen 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)
#hydrogenpowered #Sarawak #SarawakMetro #SarawakART #Kuching #KUTS #SEDC #POC #BlueLine #dedicatedlane #metro #smarttram #tram #bendybus #articulatedbus #bus #smart
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The #hydrogen #fuelcell powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) Smart #Tram 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 (#KUTS) project, which aims to modernise public transportation and ease traffic congestion in Greater #Kuching.
#SEDC #SarawakMetro #Sarawak #SarawakART #smarttram #AutonomousRapidTransit
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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)
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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)
#AutonomousRapidTransit #Sarawak #SarawakART #SarawakMetro #KUTS #Kuching
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Transit Signal Priority (#TSP) system is now in operation along the #Kuching - #Samarahan Expressway at the ILP and Sarawak Heart Centre roundabouts.
The system, developed by a Sarawakian company, is meant to regulate #traffic along the expressway which will soon have an #AutonomousRapidTransit (ART) system plying it.
With TSP, it enables traffic lights to go green for the ART whenever the ART passes any intersection.
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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.
#AutonomousRapidTransit #SarawakART #SarawakMetro #KUTS #Kuching #Sarawak
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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)
#SarawakMetro #SarawakART #Kuching #Sarawak #KUTS #AutonomousRapidTransit
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As part of their course assessment, 28 students from Politeknik METrO Betong conducted a learning visit to the offices of Sarawak Metro.
It is hoped that the visit was fruitful and that the session will inspire them to take an interest in the transformation of the public transit system in Sarawak.
(Photos by Sarawak Metro)
#SarawakMetro #SarawakART #Kuching #learningvisit #educationvisit
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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)
#LanBerambeh #LBAS2023 #LanBerambehAnakSarawak #Sarawak #SarawakMetro #KUTS
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Sarawak Metro signed a Certificate of Strategic Collaboration with Politeknik Kuching as part of their continued efforts to build local capacity.
They're looking forward to unlocking new synergies through this partnership, especially through Sarawak Metro’s Socio-Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) Programme.
(Photos by Sarawak Metro)
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In an exciting development, the signing of the 1st Tier Socio-Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) Programme Agreement between Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd and EPR Mobilus GR JV Sdn Bhd formalised the commitment of both parties to develop Sarawak’s capabilities in areas related to the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) and hydrogen technology.
(Photo by Sarawak Metro)
#SarawakMetro #SarawakART #SEED #AutonomousRapidTransit #Kuching #Sarawak
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Metro System Academy (MSA) of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (#UTHM) 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)
#SarawakMetro #Kuching #KUTS #Sarawak #AutonomousRapidTransit #SarawakART
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Sarawak Metro is honoured to host His Excellency Michalis Rokas, Ambassador and Head of The EU Delegation.
Following his courtesy visit to the parent company of Sarawak Metro, His Excellency Mr Rokas boarded the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) accompanied by Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), SEDC Energy, and Sarawak Metro's top management.
(Photo by Sarawak Metro)
#Sarawak #SarawakMetro #Kuching #SarawakART #AutonomousRapidTransit #SEDC
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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)
#WCITIDECS2023 #SarawakMetro #KUTS #Sarawak #AutonomousRapidTransit
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Delegation from #Selangor state government experienced a glimpse of #Sarawak’s future #publictransport network when they took test ride on #zeroemission #hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in #Kuching.
The test ride on the ART was coordinated by Ministry of Transport Sarawak (#MOTS), Sarawak #Metro Sdn Bhd (#SarawakMetro) & EMG JV Sdn Bhd, the main contractor for System Package 1 of Kuching #Urban Transportation System (#KUTS) Project.
Read more: https://dayakdaily.com/selangor-state-exco-delegate-ride-on-kuching-prototype-art/
(Photo from linked article)
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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)
#SarawakMetro #Sarawak #TOD #KUTS #MTR #HongKong #discussion
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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 (#KUTS), scheduled to start operations in stages at the end of 2025.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/09/06/sarawak-to-order-38-more-autonomous-coaches
#hydrogen #hydrogenpowered #AutonomousRapidTransit #Kuching #Sarawak #SarawakMetro
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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.
#Sarawak #urbantransportation #Kuching #AutonomousRapidTransit #ARTSarawak #SarawakMetro #KUTS
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Sarawak tests the world’s first hydrogen-powered Smart Tram in Kuching #autonomousrapidtransit #hydrogen #hydrogenvehicle #kuchingart #kuchingautonomousrapidtransit #kuchingurbantransportationsystem #kuts #news #sarawakhydrogen #sarawakmetro #transport
https://soyacincau.com/2023/08/24/sarawak-worlds-first-hyrdogen-smart-tram-test/