Surabaya is the capital city of East Java Province and the second-largest city in Indonesia. There have been some proposals for a transit system for the city, which has been referred to as an MRT. Proposed systems include lightrail, tram, and monorail. This article will use the catch-all urban rail transit in reference to systems […]
Kuala Lumpur trip report: 2023
The KL city skyline continues to bulk up, Merdeka 118 (2nd tallest building in the world), the second-tallest building in KL, and more 300m+ buildings that look small in comparison. Kuala Lumpur is one of my most frequently visited cities in Southeast Asia. While I spend more time in Penang, I will always take the […]
Binh Duong Urban Railway: proposed railway system in Binh Duong Province
Binh Duong Urban Railway is a proposed railway system in Binh Duong Province, north of Ho Chi Minh City. 7 railway lines have been proposed (6 overhead lines and 1 ground line) and 3 lines will connect to lines of the HCMC Metro. The railway was announced on June 11, 2014 on the document Prime […]
Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High-Speed Rail
The Kuala Lumpur–Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) was a planned railway from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Singapore via a high-speed rail line. This would be a new line on a different route to the current KL-Singapore railway. The high-speed railway would travel at a speed of 320km/h over 350 kilometres, with a travel time of 90 […]
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Rehabilitation
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport rehabilitation project (NAIA Rehab) is a proposal to upgrade the current airport of Manila (MNL). There have been various proposals over the years to renovate the airport, which is often listed among the worst and most stressful airports in the world. Debate on the future of NAIA came to a […]
Ben Thanh Station: A 3-line metro interchange in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh Station is the central station of the Ho Chi Minh City Metro. The station will be an interchange for three lines, and it will include a remodeled pedestrian area and an underground shopping plaza. The underground station is in front of the historic Ben Thanh Market, under what was Quach Thi Trang Square. […]
One Bangkok: New urban development in Lumphini
One Bangkok is a new urban development in central Bangkok. This mixed-use development includes offices, retail space, luxury hotels, residences, and cultural and social spaces. The site will include a 430-metre, 90-storey signature tower. The 16.70-hectare site was previously the location of the Suan Lum Night Bazaar, providing a rare opportunity to create such a […]
Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Railway
The Bien Hoa-Vung Tau railway is a proposed new railway from Trang Bom station to Cai Mep-Thi Vai port terminal. The line connects the North-South railway of Vietnam to a seaport in Vung Tau, passing through industrial areas of Dong Nai province east of Ho Chi Minh City. The standard-gauge railway will have a total […]
Makkasan Train Factory: proposed redevelopment of SRT land in Bangkok
Makkasan Train Factory and railway yards is a 22.4-hectare plot of land in Ratchathewi district, central Bangkok. The land is next to the Makkasan Airport Rail Link and Makkasan Station. The land is owned by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), and there are plans to develop the land into a new urban area. There […]
Nobu Hotel Danang
Nobu Hotel Danang is set to become the first Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Vietnam. The hotel site is on the corner of Vo Nguyen Giap and Vo Van Kiet, opposite My Khe Beach. The hotel will be in a 43-story tower, and the official website says it will be the tallest building in […]
