Design & Construction of the Prai Swing Bridge

This paper highlights the design and construction of the Prai Swing Bridge, a key component of the 328km long Electrified Double-Track project between Ipoh and Padang Besar in Malaysia. The bridge was built under a design & build contract completed by MMC-Gamuda JV under the purview of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB). It represents a milestone in the upgrading of the railway infrastructure network within Malaysia as part of the national push for development.