GEORGE TOWN: Since 1923, the funicular train has transported millions of people to the top of Penang Hill to take in the flora and fauna. From the steam engine coaches in the olden days to the modern carriages these days, the Penang Hill Railway has reached a milestone as it turns 100 years old today. “We are celebrating 100 years of the funicular train service and its role in transforming the social economics of Ayer Itam. He noted that the British administration had turned this place, including Penang Hill, into a thriving agricultural hub and spice farms. In the early days, the funicular train was the lifeline for the farmers to bring down their yields,” he said.

Source: The Star October 21, 2023 15:03 UTC