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PETALING JAYA: The mass rapid transit three (MRT3) project is expected to bolster the construction sector going forward despite the low number of contracts in the first half of the year, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.

The Department of Transportation is encouraging the operators of the Light Rail Transit and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 to extend fare discounts to Beep card holders to persuade commuters to shift to stored value.

JOHOR BARU: The idea of disposing of vehicles that are more than 10 years old is a complex matter that must be dealt with in a holistic way, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

“Train operations were halted as security personnel and medical professionals responded at the area of the incident,” their advisory read. 

More mega projects likely to be revived

"The ridership of the MRT-3 has improved...Before the pandemic, [it was just] 260,000. And although there was a pandemic, the ridership reached 280,000. And now, the MRT-3 can board 300,000 safely," Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade was quoted as saying. 

The number of newly overhauled  Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) train cars now stands at 50 with 22 more scheduled, the train management said Friday.

"We want to serve as many passengers as possible, thats why we really prepared for this scenario where more passengers can be served by MRT-3. All of that is an effect of our extensive rehabilitation, which we all upgraded. of subsystems-from tracks, power, signaling, our wagons, including the MRT-3 facilities," he said.

Aside from the free rides given by the MRT-3, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Boards service contracting program is also set to resume in April. 

MRT-3 ride free from March 28 to April 30