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The MRT takes shape
14 Nov 2014 — The Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (KVMRT) project involves the construction of a rail-based public transport network which, together with the existing light rail transit (LRT), monorail, KTM Komuter, KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit systems, form the backbone of the Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley region. With the Klang Valley MRT, the target to have half of all journeys in the Greater KualaLumpur/Klang Valley region to be on public transport can be achieved. The Malaysian Insider photographer, Afif Abd Halim records the construction of MRT station around Kuala Lumpur.
An aerial view of the future Cochrane Station at Jalan Cochrane, nestled within Bulatan Pandan and Jalan Peel, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Deck view of MRT construction at Merdeka station, situated near the proposed 118-storey Warisan Merdeka Tower next to Stadium Merdeka in Jalan Hang Jebat. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Workers at the future Cochrane Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Heavy machinery is used to plough through the underground tunnels in the MRT project, which runs below densely populated sites in the city centre. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Employees and visitors must take a pass for access to the underground part of the MRT project. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Level one of the Merdeka Station, near the proposed 118-storey Warisan Merdeka Tower next to Stadium Merdeka in Jalan Hang Jebat. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
A worker at the construction site of Cochrane Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Workers prepare an elevator framework at the Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Water puddle is a common view in the underground tunnel at the Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
This giant drill is among the heavy tools used to make the underground tunnel for the MRT project. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
The MRT underground tunnel under construction at Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
An underground construction carrier inside the MRT tunnel at the Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
A worker arranges a piece of underground tunnel parts at the Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
A worker observes display screens at the MRT underground tunnel control room at the Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Workers handle a machine at MRT underground tunnel at the Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
A construction worker near a drilling machine in the MRT underground tunnel at the Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Level 3 of the Merdeka Station under construction. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
A worker walks at level 3 of the Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
A worker washes his hands with underground water at the MRT construction site at level 3, Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Workers inspect a tunnel under construction at the Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Cables and pipes line the tunnel at the Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Workers reflected in a puddle below the MRT construction site at Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
A man makes his way across a puddle below the Merdeka Station construction site. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Workers walk along the tunnel during lunch break at Merdeka Station. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
A worker during his lunch break at the Merdeka Station construction site. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Workers prepare their meal at Merdeka Station's underground construction site. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
Tired workers rest after lunch at the Merdeka Station construction site. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 14, 2014.
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