Middle Station (which is currently open only to residents), as well as the Claremont, Moniot Road, Viaduct, and the Lower and Upper Tunnel stations. Since the 2010 upgrade, the train normally proceeds directly to the top without stopping at the Middle Station. It is however possible to stop at some of the intermediate stations by arrangement with the driver. The Upper Station has been upgraded with the construction of an extended viewing platform named Skywalk, an elevated walkway leading to a food court, as well as a lift, a cafe and a museum gallery. The Lower Station at Air Itam has been improved with a new building with retractable roof and a new multi-storey car park for visitors travelling by car. Visitors can also reach the station on the 204 Rapid Penang bus from George Town, Penang. Fares & tickets For Malaysian citizens, the fare for a return ticket is RM12 per adult and RM6 per child aged between three and 12. Senior citizens have cheaper fares at RM6 per person. For non-Malaysian the fare is RM30 for adults and RM15 for children. The ride remains free of charge for disabled persons holding the OKU card. Also unchanged are the fares for Penang Hill residents, licensed traders and hawkers and workers, who can purchase monthly season pass at RM24. Technical parameters 1923-2010 Before 2010, the lower section of the funicular has the following technical parameters: Length: Height: Maximum Steepness: 50.5% Cars: 2 Capacity: 80 passengers per car Configuration: Single track with passing loop Journey time: 11 minutes Maximum speed: Track gauge: Traction: Electricity The upper section of the funicular has the following technical parameters: Length: Height: Maximum Steepness: 51.3% Cars: 2 Capacity: 80 passengers per car Configuration: Single track with passing loop Journey time: 13 minutes Maximum speed: Track gauge: Traction: Electricity After 2010 Length: Height: Maximum slope: 52.9%, 27.9° Minimum slope: 18.8%, 10.7° Cars: 2 Coach empty weight: 14,500 kg Maximum payload: 7,500 kg Capacity: 100 passengers per car Maximum speed: Haul rope diameter: 38 mm Traction: Electricity Main drive motor: 710 kW Gallery See also Awana Skyway - Aerial tramway type, now Gondola lift type Genting Skyway - Gondola lift type Langkawi Cable Car - Gondola lift type Rail transport in Malaysia References Further reading To the top of Penang Hill (a 1934 article) External links Penang Hill Railway official site The International Steam Pages Numerous images of