If you’re a regular commuter on the Kelana Jaya LRT Line, your morning travel plans may need some adjusting over the next few months.
Public transport operator Prasarana has officially announced a revised schedule for its long-planned signalling system upgrade, affecting selected stations on the Kelana Jaya Line. The work, initially scheduled to begin on 9th August, has now been postponed to 6th September with the final phase expected to conclude by the end of November.
What’s Causing the Delay?
The delay comes as part of Prasarana’s efforts to conduct additional testing on Phase 1 of the system to ensure optimal functionality before proceeding to Phase 2 and 3, which are the stages that will directly impact passenger operations.
“As previously announced, for Phases 2 and 3, testing sessions will be extended into the morning on selected dates, causing some stations to open to passengers only from 9am, later than the usual 6am start” , said Prasarana in a statement.
New Schedule and Affected Stations
Here are the specific dates and stations that will be affected by the delayed openings for September and October:
Affected Dates for September: 6th, 7th, 14th, 15th. 21st, 27th, and 28th September.
Affected Dates for October: 11th and 12th October
Stations Affected: KLCC, Ampang Park, Damai, Dato’ Keramat, Jelatek, Setiawangsa, Sri Rampai, Wangsa Maju, Taman Melawati and Gombak.
For November:
Affected Dates: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 29th, and 30th November
Stations Affected: Lembah Subang, Kelana Jaya, Taman Bahagia, Taman Paramount, Asia Jaya, Taman Jaya, Universiti, Kerinchi, Abdullah Hukum, Bangsar, KL Sentral, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek, Dang Wangi, Kampung Baru, KLCC, Ampang Park.
NOTE: Stations not listed will operate as usual with normal opening hours from 6AM
Travel Support During Upgrade
To minimize disruption for early-morning commuters, Prasarana has announced that free shuttle buses and vans will be made available to connect affected stations during the delay period. There will be station staff, auxiliary police, and Prasarana Troopers, standby to assist commuters with guidance and direction.
Prasarana has apologized for any inconvenience caused by the revised schedule, stating that the adjustments are necessary to ensure the safety and efficiency of future operations on the line. Commuters are encouraged to check MyRapid’s official website and social media platforms for real-time updates.
Sources: SAYS
