The new Penang Hill funicular train service has been opened to the public from April 25 after the upgrading. Before the upgrade, the total journey uphill takes about half an hour, with passengers changing cars at the mid-point station. The train may stop at other intermediate stations upon request. Unlike the previous train service, today, the new train does not require passengers to change trains half way up. Passengers will have non-stop service in air conditioned Swiss-made coaches.

The Penang Hill railway has been operating since 1923, providing 87 years of service until today. In 1977 new cars were provided, before the most recent upgrade starting February 2010. New cars were purchased to increase the passenger capacity as well as the speed of the train. Today it is capable of carrying up to 100 passengers at one go, and the train runs every half hour.

Schedule:

Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 6.30am to 7pm

Weekends and public holiday: 6.30am to 9pm

Fare:

For Malaysian:

Adult: RM 8 per adult

Children: RM 4 (age 7-12) per child

Senior Citizen: RM 4 per person

Monthly Pass: RM 24 (for resident on the hill)

Disabled Person Free (with OKU card)

For Foreign Tourists:

Adult: RM 30 per adult

Children: RM 15 (age 7-12) per child

Contact Penang Hill Corporation at 04-8288880/39 for further information.

For further information, kindly contact:

Penang Hill Corporation (PHC)

(temporary office): No. 12 Brown Road.

Tel: 04-2288861 / 2288862.