News

56 Light Rail Transit Train Sets Expected To Operate On Kelana Jaya Route In Stages Next Year – Loke

A total of 56 sets of Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains are expected to operate in stages on the Kelana Jaya route by the third quarter of next year to increase the frequency of services during peak hours, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Currently, he said, only 38 sets of LRT trains were in operation during peak hours with a service frequency of five minutes, while the other 18 sets were unable to operate because they were going through various processes of maintenance.

“To achieve a frequency of three minutes, we need 48 sets of trains in operation… I have asked Prasarana (Prasarana Malaysia Berhad) to speed up the maintenance process.

“For the moment, we cannot commit to lowering the frequency to three minutes, it will remain at five minutes, if there are additional trains, we will increase (frequency),” he told a press conference here today.

According to Loke, Prasarana has bought 19 new train sets for the same route, with the first unit to be in operation in August next year to provide a better and more comfortable service.

To those who might not know, the Light Rail Transit system travels at a high speed, but its operational limits are restricted to the confines of the city. Other than that, LRT covers the area lying within the domains of the city.

Sources: BERNAMA

Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

Timor-Leste’s Hidden Paradise? Whales, Coral Gardens, and a Journey Straight Into Your Heart

  Some destinations call to you softly; Timor-Leste sings. Step onto this island nation and… Read More

2 hours ago

Timor-Leste’s Lucky Charm? Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão is The Candy Maestro!

From the moment we took our first breath on Earth, Mom’s golden rule has surrounded… Read More

3 hours ago

AEON Shah Alam Is Back With a Fresh Look, Smarter Shopping, and New Flavours to Explore

AEON Shah Alam has officially reopened and it’s looking better than ever. The refreshed store… Read More

3 hours ago

New Brands, New Vibes: Pavilion Bukit Jalil Just Got Even More Exciting

There’s always something new to explore at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, and this time, the mall’s… Read More

3 hours ago

Sonos Pop-Up Takes Over The Starhill With Sound, Style & Vibes

If your Spotify Wrapped season is around the corner, it’s time to level up your… Read More

3 hours ago

Things To Know About UiTMSAT-2, Marking UiTM’s Second Leap Into Space

Things To Know About UiTMSAT-2, Marking UiTM’s Second Leap Into Space From lecture halls to… Read More

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.