KUTS | SARAWAK METRO

KUTS

We’re Implementing
a Plan that KUTS through Traffic.

What is KUTS ?

As Sarawak aspires to become a developed and high-income State by 2030, a reliable transport system is vital in mobilising greater productivity and economic growth.

Sarawak Metro is implementing the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project to minimise traffic congestion on the city’s roads while spurring productivity and economic growth.

Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART)

CIick to see illustration of ART by one of the ART Builders

At the heart of KUTS is the Autonomous Rapid Transit(ART) which will be the backbone of the public transport system transformation.

70km / hour

Runs on rubber tyres

Trackless articulated hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle running on dedicated lanes

300 passengers

Proposed Route

*This transit map is subject to final alignment design changes

Green Line Depot

For the Green Line, the proposed depot location is at Sungai Batu.
The depots will integrate the various systems including the virtual tracks to and from the mainlines, signalling equipment, telecommunications equipment, automatic fare collection equipment, hydrogen vehicles’ operations, mechanical, electrical, fire engineering, and security, among others.

The Green Line

The Green Line is about 30km from Station DM1 near Pending to Station DM9 near Damai Central.

The Red Line

The Red Line is from Station SR5 at Kuching Sentral to Station SR11 at Pending and is about 12.3 km in length.

The Blue Line and Red Line will integrate at Simpang Tiga Station, which will serve as the interchange station.

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Blue Line Depot

For the Blue Line, the proposed depot location is at Rembus.
The depots will integrate the various systems including the virtual tracks to and from the mainlines, signalling equipment, telecommunications equipment, automatic fare collection equipment, hydrogen vehicles’ operations, mechanical, electrical, fire engineering, and security, among others.

The Blue Line

The Blue Line is estimated to begin revenue service in 2025 and stretches about 27.6km from Station SM0 near Rembus to Station SM14 near the Hikmah Exchange area.

About

OCC

Operation Control Centre (OCC)

The Operation Control Centre (OCC) can be considered as the heart of the ART operations for KUTS.
The OCC is manned by traffic controllers, who monitor the hydrogen vehicles’ movements and also, via CCTV, the situation on board all our hydrogen vehicles and stations.
The OCC for KUTS will be located in the Administration Building of our Rembus depot.
It will provide integrated controls, as well as monitor and deal with any emergency situation – on the main line and in our depots – during our operation.
Functions and capabilities:
- Monitor and control the hydrogen vehicles' service
- Supervise and control the electrical power supply and distribution systems
- Monitor and control the E&M equipment, system-wide
- Monitor and control fire safety
- Perform depot operations and maintenance activities
- Communicate and monitor passengers’ movements
- Coordinate with other modes of transport
- Perform operation management
- Perform incident management
- Automatic launching and reception of hydrogen vehicles from / to depots
- Systems and equipment fault reporting
- Internet facility for communication with social media (Twitter, WhatsApp etc.)
- Event log system
- Fire suppression system
- Flood monitoring system
- Cross wind monitoring, anemometer wind speed sensor