LRT Kelana Jaya line – Prasarana to compensate for disruptions with go validity extension: Wee Ka Siong

Prasarana will compensate customers of the sunshine rail transit (LRT) service that has been disrupted by the closure of 16 stations alongside the Kelana Jaya line for seven days, mentioned caretaker transport minster Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.

The extension of passes, such because the My50 limitless go for customers of Speedy KL providers, will depend upon Prasarana administration, the transport minister mentioned in accordance with Bernama.

“We see it as unfair if folks can not use [the LRT] for one week however nonetheless must pay [for the services]. The validity interval will probably be prolonged; how lengthy [the extension will be] relies on Prasarana administration. I used to be knowledgeable by Prasarana that will probably be completed,” Wee mentioned.

The closure of 16 stations on the Kelana Jaya line on Wednesday (November 9) was because of a malfunction with the Automated Prepare Management (ATC) system electronics, which was started from Saturday morning (November 5) and points have been ongoing by Monday (November 7).

Whereas the restore works have been pending the arrival of overseas specialists from methods supplier Thales, Speedy arrange 5 bus routes as different transport, on which there are 69 buses serving the routes with the potential to be elevated to 85 buses. Following the closure to allow rectification work, Prasarana mentioned that the service is anticipated to be operational quickly, following the substitute of an influence provide modem system within the automated practice management (ATC) system.

The choice to halt the service was made after taking into consideration passenger security, in addition to the length it will take to establish the issue, mentioned Azharuddin. “The trains have been unable to maneuver robotically, which indicated an issue. We couldn’t see the trains on our screens, and that is essential for us,” he mentioned yesterday.

Earlier in the present day, caretaker transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong mentioned that the difficulty behind the Kelana Jaya Line disruption has been resolved, and the road may return to service sooner than anticipated. The road will probably be topic to a full day’s check tomorrow earlier than a call to reopen will probably be made.