LRT

2024 - 5 - 23

Commuters Fume as Kelana Jaya LRT Line Faces Delays

LRT Kelana Jaya line Infrastructure maintenance - Kelana Jaya LRT - LRT disruptions - Public transportation - RapidKL - LRT Kelana Jaya line

Kuala Lumpur's Kelana Jaya LRT line experiences disruptions, leaving commuters frustrated. Find out what caused the delays and how it impacted the morning rush hour!

Commuters in Kuala Lumpur were left fuming as the Kelana Jaya LRT line faced delays due to a faulty switch, causing disruptions during rush hour. Rapid KL, the operator, revealed that the faulty switch led to slower operations and longer stops between stations. Users took to social media to express their frustration over the inconvenience caused by the service disruption. RapidKL announced on their social media page about the delays and the trains being driven manually early in the morning, further adding to the commuters' woes.

Despite the efforts to rectify the issue, delays persisted on the Kelana Jaya LRT line, affecting the morning commute for many passengers. The manual operation of trains between Kelana Jaya and Taman Bahagia stations resulted in extended travel times and inconvenience for users. The situation highlighted the importance of maintenance and prompt resolution of technical faults to ensure smooth LRT operations for the public.

Interestingly, the Kelana Jaya LRT line has been a popular mode of transport for residents in Kuala Lumpur, known for its efficiency in connecting key areas of the city. The recent disruptions serve as a reminder of the impact of technical failures on the daily lives of commuters, emphasizing the need for reliable and efficient public transportation systems.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "New Straits Times Online"

Kelana Jaya LRT line users fume over delay in journey ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Light rail transit (LRT) users have taken to social media to vent their frustration over the service disruption involving the LRT Kelana Jaya ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Malay Mail"

Commuters fume over Kelana Jaya LRT delay; operator says faulty ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 โ€” A faulty switch has been found to be responsible for disrupting the LRT service on the Kelana Jaya line during rush hour this morning ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Free Malaysia Today"

Delays in Kelana Jaya LRT service after railway switch disruption (Free Malaysia Today)

Rapid KL says trains between the Kelana Jaya and Taman Bahagia stations were being driven manually this morning, causing slower operations and longer stops at ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Sun Daily"

Kelana Jaya LRT experiences delays in the morning (The Sun Daily)

RapidKL had announced on their social media page at 7.21am that its train service is experiencing delays due to a switch issue and the trains were being driven ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Metrolinx News"

Major vehicle testing milestone on Finch West LRT (Metrolinx News)

Light rail vehicles travel along the entire Finch West route for the first time. Significant progress and construction milestones continue to take place for the ...

Explore the last week