GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hill railway service will be temporarily closed for nine days from January 6 to January 14, 2020 for annual checks and maintenance works.
According to a statement issued by the Penang Hill Corporation corporate communications unit, the railway operations will return to normal after the maintenance works end on Jan 15, 2020.
“Scheduled maintenance works will be conducted under the supervision of the funicular manufacturer company, Garaventa AG from Switzerland,” the statement said.
During this period, visitors can use the jeep services provided by private companies from the Botany Park, or hike up the hill.
For further information, the public can contact the Penang Hill Corporation at telephone number 04-828 8880 or send an email to inquiries@penanghill.gov.my. — Bernama
