It was previously reported that the Penang Mutiara Line MRT project was on track to begin operations in 2031. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has awarded the RM2.69 billion Civil Main Contract 2 (CMC2) package to a joint venture between China Communications Construction Company, TRC Construction Sdn Bhd and Ufuk Semarak Sdn Bhd.
CMC2 covers the design and construction of an approximately 5.5km extension of the Penang Mutiara Line from Macallum Street to Penang Sentral in Butterworth, including a 3.05km sea-crossing bridge.
MRT Corp said the bridge would have navigational spans to accommodate vessels accessing the ports of Prai and Butterworth.
“The extension will provide a direct rail connection between Penang island and Seberang Perai, bringing the benefits of the Mutiara Line to communities on both sides of the strait.
