THE Penang government is sticking firmly to its plan to construct an elevated light rail transit (LRT) system on the island while rejecting the Land Public Transport Commission’s (SPAD) suggestion for a tram system instead.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the tram system was not suitable for the state as it would increase traffic volume on the roads which will further aggravate the congestion.
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