Ipoh - Padang Besar Elelctrified Double Track Project

The Electrified Double Track project comprises the design and construction of the infrastructure and system works for 329km northern section from Ipoh to Padang Besar. Work involves the laying of two new parallel tracks to replace the existing single-track.

Scope of Work

Route: Overall Length – 329 Km

Sector 1: Kedah Line
158 Km Bukit Mertajam - Padang Besar

Sector 2: Mainline
171 Km (Butterworth - Ipoh)

Total Station Building

• Major – 7
• Minor – 14
• Halt – 10
• Depot – 3

Perlis

• Major Station - 2
• Minor -1

Kedah

• Major Station - 1
• Minor - 4
• Halt - 3

Pulau Pinang

• Major Station - 2
• Minor - 3
• Halt - 3

Perak

• Major Station - 2
• Minor - 6
• Halt- 4

Tunnel

• Bukit Berapit – 3.3km (Perak)
• Larut – 0.33km (Perak)

Depot

• Padang Besar (Perlis)
• Prai (P.Pinang)
• Bukit Mertajam (P.Pinang)

Bridges

• Road Over Bridge (ROB) - 66
• Road Under Bridge (RUB) - 8
• River Bridge (RB) - 75
• Motorcycle/ Pedestrian Bridge - 45

Special Structure

• Prai Swing Bridge – 282 m
• Marine Viaduct (Bukit Merah) – 3.5km