The Melaka City Tramway System is a proposed tram system for Melaka by private company Metro Trem SDN BHD.
The system will be approximately 19 km with 3 lines and 25 stops. The tram will connect Melaka Sentral bus station.to River Cruise Terminal, Bukit China, Melaka Raya, Taming Sari and the historical city port area.
There will be 12 5-car tram sets with a capacity of 280 passengers. Trams will run on dedicated right-of-way tram lines at ground level. Trams will have lower floors for easy boarding. Fares will range from RM2 to RM5.
Melaka tram routes
Route 1: Lengkaran Hang Tuah
5.0 km lines with 10 stops station and 6 road crossings.
Route 2: Lengkaran Laksamana Cheng Ho
14. 0 km lines with 20 stops station and 11 road crossings.
Route 3: Lengkaran Melaka Raya
6.0 km lines with 8 stops station and 6 road crossings.
Melaka tram map
Proposed route map from Metro Trem.
Links and resources
Official Website: metrotrem.com.
News archive
2023
High hopes for Malacca tram system – [22/12/23]
“Service could encourage foot traffic at tourist attractions, boost economic activity and reduce road congestion: Expert.”
With Melaka trams, restrict use of private cars, says expert – [17/12/23]
“Transport consultant Rosli Khan says only pedestrians, public transport systems and personal mobility vehicles should be allowed in Melaka’s narrow streets.”
Public views sought on 19km tram system for Melaka – [10/12/23]
Anthony Loke: Land Public Transport Agency to seek public feedback, views on tram system in Melaka – [10/12/23]
“The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) is in the midst of gathering public feedback and views on the suggested modern tram system in Melaka that will be built by a private company, Metro Trem Sdn Bhd.”
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