News about LRT

Rapid Rail added that all trains passing through the Kerinchi LRT station are now operating automatically and normally in both directions.

He said the LRT line resumed full operation from 6am on Monday morning, which was two days earlier than the seven-day suspension.

"The signal and communication system is being tested, and will be tested again tonight, to ensure that the LRT is ready to resume operations safely, earlier than Nov 15.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said Prasarana's decision to suspend operations at 16 stations for seven days since Wednesday was a difficult one, but it had to be taken because there was a risk of train accidents.

“We see it as unfair if people cannot use (LRT) for one week but still need to pay.

KTMB said commuters can use the KTM Komuter service for the Port Klang route and the Skypark Link service from the Skypark terminal in Subang.

Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Mahadi Che Ngah said this special route covers Central Market, Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque and KLCC, with a frequency of every 10 minutes during peak hours which are 7 am to 9 am and 5 pm to 8 pm.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, in a post on his Facebook page today, announced the additional buses was through the collaboration of Smart Selangor and Mara Liner, with each providing 20 buses under their management.

Prasarana president and chief executive officer, Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah said analysis and improvements were carried out last night.

Prasarana would also station 80 personnel at the relevant stations to facilitate passenger movement.