BRT vs MRT/LRTService Coverage & Project Cost
Total Length = 150kmUnderground Line = 50kmTotal Project Cost = RM43 billion
Total Length = 348kmAll At-Grade LevelTotal Project Cost = RM3.5 billion
BRT vs MRT/LRT• Low Capex, Low Opex• High coverage, more
patronage, feeders part of system
• Quick to implement and operationalised (within 2-3 years to achieve NKRA)
• Private finance initiative possible
• Healthy competition for SMEs• Low or no subsidy, affordable
fares• Capacity up to 40,000 pphpd,
then upgrade to rail where necessary, operations flexible to meet changing demand
• Very high capex, high opex• Limited coverage, still depend
on feeders (buses) • Legthy implementation period
(5-10 yrs for the first 25 km), NKRA target not achieavable
• Public finance and massive land deal.
• Monopolistic/ big boys club• High/ long term subsidy/ high
fares• Infra capacity over-provided on
some route. Not cost effective• operations not flexible to meet
changing demand.