KUALA LUMPUR – The Kelana Jaya LRT line is expected to achieve three-minute frequency during peak hours by the end of this month.
According to the Transport Ministry, the line’s current train frequency for peak hours is 3.8 minutes, compared to 4.4 minutes in December 2022, following the introduction of three new train sets starting last month.
“Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has made several efforts to improve train service frequency. Three four-coach trains (for the Kelana Jaya line) commenced operations in September 2023.
“The remaining 16 trains will be received in stages until December 2024 under the Kuala Lumpur Additional Vehicles 27 project,” the ministry said in an oral answer published on the Parliament website today.
As for the Kajang MRT line, the ministry said that train wheel replacements are underway, and the targeted train frequency during peak hours is set to improve from six minutes to four minutes by the end of January 2024.
In addition, the ministry said that Prasarana is implementing various initiatives for the Kelana Jaya LRT and Kajang MRT lines, including special programmes to repair train components that frequently experience issues.
“(These programmes include) train wheel replacements and maintenance activities focused on addressing the root causes of train failures during operations to enhance train availability,” it said. – October 23, 2023