Article on http://thestar.com.my
By FONG KEE SOON
Published: Thursday April 21, 2011 MYT 3:26:00 PM
GEORGE TOWN: The new Penang Hill funicular train service will be open to the public from April 25.
Penang Hill Corporation director Datuk Lee Kah Choon said the train will run for charity for the first six days until April 30.
"For a contribution of RM10 (return ticket), you can enjoy a 10-minute ride on Penang Hill's new funicular train.
"The proceeds from the charity sale of tickets will be channelled to the Penang State Welfare for donation to the underprivileged identified by the state government," said Lee, adding that children below the age of 12 years could enjoy the ride for free during the period.
Lee was speaking to reporters in a press conference here Thursday to announce the new train fares effective May 1.
For Malaysians, the fare for a return ticket is RM8 per adult and RM4 per child aged between three and 12.
Senior citizens will enjoy cheaper fares at RM4 per person.
The ride continues to remain free of charge for disabled persons holding the OKU card.
Also unchanged are the fares for Penang Hill residents, licensed traders and hawkers and workers, who can purchase monthly season pass at RM24.
The blue, air-conditioned Swiss-made coaches, capable of ferrying up to 100 passengers at one go, will run every half hour from 6.30am to 9pm daily.
The new RM73mil system replaces the 87-year-old funicular railway, which was closed in February last year.
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| Taken from http://holidaysinmalaysia.org |
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