MRT Project To Boost Productivity Of Workers By 2020

Bernama Thursday 23rd December, 2010

You are not an authorised user. Please contact us 03-20504478 immediately so we may assist you.-->KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The mass rail transit (MRT) project will benefit the economy and boost the productivity of workers by 2020, says Land Public Transport Commission (LPTC). Its chief executive officer, Mohd Nur Ismal Kamal, said the implementation of the project would see 280 million annual person-hours saved in worker productivity and RM20 billion per annum in time savings. The 60-km first line will run through Sungai Buloh, Kota Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Cheras and to Kajang, with an initial plan to build 35 stations. "Construction will start next July and upon completion in the next five to six years, travellers can enjoy one hour 20 minutes of smooth ride all the way...

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