Furniculars, Binoculars...

Ok, binoculars has nothing to do with the article, but i thought its a great rhyming word haha!
Two new funicular trains have just arrive at the foot of  Penang Hill from Port Klang, its ready to be wheeled unto the famous Penang Hill tracks!


Check out the pix below:

Coming all the way from Switzerland, this new train is able to take up 50 over passengers each coach up and down the hill, without any interchange at middle station.


It can travel non-stop and it takes only 10 minutes from the foot of the hill all the way to the top.


This 63 mil upgrade project is set to transport up to 1,000 passengers per hour rather than the usual 250 previously.

Here it is on your right the new Penang funicular.....
Woo hoo!!


Looking good there. Apparently there are still wooden seats in keeping of the Penang Hill heritage where the old funiculars were completely made out of wood. 


Lots of wide windows to allow lots of scenic view on the way up or down. During cases of emergency, the train is able to glide gently to a secured stop when lines are cut or if there are landlsides,  fallen trees or branches.


After ceasing operations last Feb 22, 2010; the 87 year old funicular system will finally have a new lease of life in November. Now its on for testing. 


Looking forward to the new Penang Hill experience. Yeeahhh!!



** Pictures courtesy from Star Online. Thanks Star :)