Penang Hill Railway

The Penang Hill Railway is a two section funicular railway which climbs Penang Hill from Air Itam, near George Town on the island of Penang in Malaysia. The total journey takes about half an hour, with passengers changing cars at the mid-point station. The train may stop at other intermediate stations upon request.

Construction of the railway took place between 1906 to 1923, at a cost of 1.5 million Straits dollars. The railway was opened to the public on October 21, 1923. New cars were provided in 1977.

The lower section of the funicular has the following technical parameters
Length: 907 metres
Height: 319 metres
Maximum Steepness: 50.5%
Cars: 2
Capacity: 80 passengers per car
Configuration: Single track with passing loop
Journey time: 11 minutes
Maximum speed: 1.4 metres per second
Track gauge: 1 metre
Traction: Electricity

The upper section of the funicular has the following technical parameters
Length: 1313 metres
Height: 367 metres
Maximum Steepness: 51.3%
Cars: 2
Capacity: 80 passengers per car
Configuration: Single track with passing loop
Journey time: 13 minutes
Maximum speed: 1.8 metres per second
Track gauge: 1 metre
Traction: Electricity

Enjoy your holiday in Penang Hill !!!! The highest hill in Penang island !!