Putrajaya MRT services disrupted by communications system problem

KUALA LUMPUR: The Putrajaya MRT line has experienced disruptions due to a problem with its communication systems. Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) announced on Friday (May 31) that it has activated shuttle bus and shuttle train services to address the issue. "Trains from the Kwasa Damansara Station will turn back at the Chan Sow Lin Station,...

Rapid Rail records over one million passengers on May 29, its highest-ever

PETALING JAYA: Rapid Rail recorded over a million users across its network of LRT, MRT and monorail lines in the Klang Valley in a single day on May 29. In a statement on Friday (May 31), Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd said this number was the highest ever recorded since it was set up. "(On that day) The...

KL Monorail back in full service as of 5pm, May 8

PETALING JAYA: Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd's (Rapid Rail) monorail services resumed full operations by 5pm Wednesday, says the service provider. "Cleaning and repair works were successfully carried out by Rapid Rail and the local authorities at 5.55am (Wednesday, May 8). "Operators and structural engineers also completed several thorough and detailed inspections based on fixed safety standards. "This is...

Four monorail stations temporarily closed for cleaning and repair works, says Rapid Rail

KUALA LUMPUR: Four monorail stations - Bukit Nanas, Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang and Imbi - will be temporarily closed for cleaning and repair works after an uprooted tree smashed onto the monorail track on Tuesday (May 7). Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) in a statement on Tuesday night said the service provider would carry out...

Peak hour waiting time on Kelana Jaya LRT line cut to less than four minutes, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: Waiting time on the Kelana Jaya LRT line has been reduced to 3.8 minutes with the introduction of three new trains under the KLAV27 (Kuala Lumpur Additional Vehicle) project, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the three are part of 27 trains worth RM1.72bil in total acquired for the line under KLAV27. "Under this...

KL folk urged to use LRT, MRT as alternative transport to join National Day Eve celebrations in KLCC

KUALA LUMPUR: City folk who wish to take part in the ‘Ambang Merdeka’ celebrations on the eve of National Day at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) are urged to use the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) services as an alternative mode of travel. Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Amir...

Cops tracking down suspect who attempted to molest woman on LRT

KUALA LUMPUR: A man, believed to be mentally unwell, trespassed on an LRT track and tried to molest a 27-year-old female passenger at the Maluri LRT station. The woman was waiting for a train to arrive when the suspect hugged her from behind at 7.58am on Friday (July 28) at the Maluri LRT station, which is...