Anil Netto's article on TRAMS; that could replace monorail in Penang is interesting. Some of its highlights are as follows;
>“Trams are pollution-free and are being used in cities with narrow roads
> Estimated that less than RM3.8mil (US$1mil) was needed to get an electrical tram system up and running in George Town.
>Old tramlines such as from Prangin Mall to Weld Quay still exists underneath the bitumen road and can be restored for use,” he said. A 50m tramline was unearthed at the Chulia Street-Penang Road junction in 2004 during road works and was preserved by the Penang Municipal Council.
>There are many second- hand trams in other countries that are for purchase.”
>Existing street poles could be used to support the one-cable electrical wiring for trams, he added
See http://anilnetto.com/ for details
