Sarawak's ART Blue Line Boosts Transportation Efficiency and Hydrogen Innovation
Key Ideas
- Construction of the ART Blue Line in Kota Samarahan worth RM568.61 million is on track for completion by Q4 2025, enhancing transportation services in Sarawak.
- Sarawak Metro CEO, Ts Mazli Mustaffa, highlights the ART project's potential to improve logistics for major events like the 2027 SEA Games.
- The 27.6-kilometre Blue Line will connect Rembus Depot to Hikmah Exchange, providing a direct route to Kuching city and reducing traffic congestion.
- Rembus Depot will feature hydrogen bus services and infrastructure for hydrogen production, refuelling, and testing, showcasing a commitment to sustainable transportation.
The construction of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) Blue Line in Kota Samarahan, Malaysia, valued at RM568.61 million, is progressing swiftly, set to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2025. Sarawak Metro's CEO, Ts Mazli Mustaffa, is confident in meeting the project's timelines to deliver efficient transportation and logistics services to Sarawakians. Notably, the ART project holds the promise of enhancing logistical support for major events like the 2027 Southeast Asian Games if Sarawak is chosen as the host. The 27.6-kilometre blue line will link Rembus Depot to Hikmah Exchange, offering a direct connection to Kuching city and alleviating traffic congestion. Moreover, the Rembus Depot will integrate hydrogen bus services and facilities for hydrogen production, refuelling, testing, and maintenance, signaling a move towards sustainable and innovative transportation solutions in Sarawak.