Malaysia

Kelana Jaya LRT users dismayed as broken-down train delays commute

Riders exit carriage, walk along track to platform after it stops near Universiti station

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 02 Sep 2022 11:58AM

Kelana Jaya LRT users dismayed as broken-down train delays commute
According to Rapid KL, the problematic train on the Kelana Jaya LRT line has been removed from service and the regular schedule would be resumed as soon as possible (pic for illustration purposes only). – Bernama pic, September 2, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Kelana Jaya LRT line commuters took to social media to vent their frustration over long wait times and slow travel this morning.

Rapid KL said the delay was due to a train having technical problems near the Universiti LRT station heading to Putra Heights, which resulted in commuters alighting the train and walking along the track to the station’s platform.

They were told to exit the train to facilitate its removal. Later, the operator activated an intermediate train service between the Universiti station and the Asia Jaya station.

The operator said the train will be travelling at a slower speed and taking longer stops at the respective stations.

At 10.45am, the problematic train was removed from service and it was said that the regular schedules would resume as soon as possible.

However, many users were unhappy that their commute to work was delayed, with some highlighting that the “technical issues” were becoming more frequent. – The Vibes, September 2, 2022

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