Delays, closed walkway, accessibility barriers mar commute from island to KTM station on mainland
BY THE time the average traveller reaches Butterworth railway station from Penang island via the ferry, they are often already exhausted.
What should be a seamless transit is instead a gauntlet of long distances, steep stairs, and unreliable lifts – all negotiated under the relentless pressure of a ticking clock.
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For the elderly, the uninitiated or those burdened with luggage, the simple act of leaving the island to catch a train has become an unnecessary ordeal that tests the patience of even the most seasoned commuter.
Poor connectivity and inconsistent service along the ferry–rail link have transformed a routine transfer into a primary source of anxiety and delay for commuters and tourists alike.
Travellers face a long wait in hot conditions at the Butterworth train station.
Those travelling between George Town and Butterworth on the catamaran service, intending to continue their journeys by train from Penang Sentral, are increasingly met with missed connections and substandard waiting conditions.
Beyond the arduous trek from the Sultan Abdul Halim ferry ter
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