Kita Selangor Rail Project Enters Strategic Financing And Investment Phase

SHAH ALAM, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Kita Selangor Rail project has progressed to the stage of finalising financing strategies and identifying suitable investment partners.

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said this phase is meant to ensure the integrated rail network can be implemented sustainably to provide maximum benefits to the people.

“The goal of this rail project is to create a modern, seamless, and user-friendly network that connects key areas across Selangor, including a direct link to the Selangor Aero Park in Sepang, which is being developed as a future hub for aviation and logistics.

“It will also ease traffic congestion and enhance economic growth by facilitating workforce mobility and investment,” he said in a Facebook post.

Earlier, Amirudin chaired a meeting with the State Economic Planning Unit and the project’s appointed consultant, HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd, to discuss potential collaborations on the project.

The Kita Selangor Rail project is a long-term plan by the Selangor government to enhance the state’s public transportation network.

Amirudin emphasised that the Selangor government is committed to strengthening the public transportation ecosystem by making it more integrated and extending its reach to suburban and rural areas, ensuring fair and inclusive access for all residents.

“Thank you to all parties involved for the insights and expertise shared. This is a vital first step towards a more sustainable rail system for a progressive, prosperous and livable Selangor,” he said.

When tabling the 2024 State Budget, Amirudin announced that development of the Kita Selangor Rail project would begin with a feasibility study, backed by an allocation of RM3 million.

Construction is expected to span up to 10 years and will be carried out in stages across multiple phases.

-- BERNAMA