KUALA LUMPUR – The Kelana Jaya light rail transit (LRT) line is operating as normal since 6am using a single track and supported by a free shuttle bus service.
Prasarana Malaysia Bhd in a statement today said the service will operate with a train frequency of 10 minutes during peak hours and 30 minutes at other times, as well as a 50% capacity reduction, following the government’s announcement on stricter measures in the implementation of the third movement control order.
“Passengers are expected to have to wait a little longer than usual. However, the train frequency may be modified according to needs during the operation.”
To facilitate the movement of passengers during peak hours, five double-decker buses are provided, free of charge, with a frequency of between 15 and 20 minutes during peak hours, to ferry passengers to any station between Pasar Seni and Ampang Park.
The line’s LRT service is expected to be fully restored within three days after clean-up and repairs are completed, including sanitation at KLCC Station and the surrounding area to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
“Prasarana deeply regrets the incident, and will continue to monitor the progress of passengers involved and give full cooperation to the authorities regarding the incident.
The 8.45pm incident yesterday resulted in 47 passengers being severely injured, while the remaining 166 had minor injuries, after two LRT trains collided on the Kelana Jaya line.
The incident occurred in a tunnel between the KLCC station and Kg Baru station, and involved one train carrying passengers and another, which was said to have been test-driven following a fault, carrying only a driver. – Bernama, May 25, 2021
