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A hazardous-material lorry accident near railway tracks in Johor disrupted ETS and Shuttle Selatan operations, leaving passengers facing delays of up to 55 minutes and requiring shuttle bus alternatives.
Malaysia's state railway operator KTMB is expanding its Southern Shuttle service to include Paloh from August 8, operating 10 daily trips across seven stations with fares halved to RM7.70, aimed at supporting commuters and economic activity in central Johor.
KTMB carries 13.2 million passengers and generates RM296 million revenue in the first half of 2026, an 8% and 43% increase respectively. The Electric Train Service leads growth with a 55% jump, though KTM Komuter faces headwinds from track closures related to the Klang Valley double-tracking project.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that the Federal Government will provide funding for Johor's Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project after assessments showed it is not commercially viable without public sector support.
Kansas City is deploying facial recognition technology on public buses to identify banned riders and missing persons, marking a contentious first for US transit systems and intensifying the debate over surveillance versus public safety.
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The Sultan of Selangor has acknowledged former Prime Minister Najib Razak's instrumental role in approving the LRT3 transit project, while crediting current PM Anwar Ibrahim for reviving the initiative after it faced significant obstacles.