The long-awaited LRT 3, also known as the Shah Alam Line, is expected to begin operations at the end of this month. It is currently in the final phase of testing, and Rapid KL has officially announced the routes for the Shah Alam Line on its website.
The Shah Alam Line will consist of 20 stations, connecting Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, and Klang.
The Shah Alam Route includes:
Bandar Utama (Connecting Station to the MRT Kajang Line)
Kayu Ara
BU 11 (Bandar Utama 11)
Damansara Idaman
Subang
Glenmarie 2 (Connecting Station to the LRT Kelana Jaya Line)
Kerjaya
Stadium Shah Alam
Dato’ Menteri
UiTM Shah Alam
Seksyen 7 Shah Alam
Bandar Baru Klang
Pasar Klang
Jalan Meru
Jambatan Kota
Taman Selatan
Seri Andalas
Klang Jaya
Bandar Bukit Tinggi
Johan Setia
At Bandar Utama, passengers can connect directly to the MRT Kajang Line, which provides access to popular destinations such as Bukit Bintang, TRX, Pasar Seni, KL Sentral, and Kajang.
The second interchange is at the Glenmarie 2 station, where passengers can transfer between the Shah Alam Line and the Kelana Jaya Line, linking this route to central Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, Putra Heights, and Gombak.
Fares for the LRT 3 Shah Alam Line can be checked on the Rapid KL official website.
The announcement of the LRT3 Shah Alam line brings good news for commuters who often change stations to reach Shah Alam, as this new line will significantly reduce their travel time. Furthermore, the Shah Alam line will greatly benefit those traveling from Klang to Petaling Jaya or Kuala Lumpur. The opening of this new line is also expected to alleviate traffic congestion, making public transport a more advisable option.
Commuters are advised to follow RapidKL’s official social media platforms for updates on the LRT3 Shah Alam line. The official start date for operations will be announced soon on these platforms.
Source: Malaymail
