Transport Minister Anthony Loke says ageing trains cause Kelana Jaya LRT disruptions, with new sets arriving within two years to resolve the issue.
PETALING JAYA: Service disruptions on the Kelana Jaya LRT line, which have inconvenienced commuters, are caused by some train sets being old and in need of replacement.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said new train sets have already been purchased, but the delivery and replacement process could take up to two years.
“I want to assure that the Transport Ministry will always prioritise the comfort and convenience of users,” he told the Dewan Rakyat. He was responding to a supplementary question from Kapar MP Dr Halimah Ali on the frequent disruptions along the Kelana Jaya line and whether they were linked to insufficient allocations for maintenance.
Last week, the Kelana Jaya line experienced a series of disruptions almost every day, particularly during peak hours, causing frustration among commuters. Loke dismissed claims of any cuts to train maintenance, stressing that despite financial constraints, maintenance standards have never been compromised.
“Even though we face various financial constraints there has been no reduction in maintenance spending. For upcoming projects we will look at the overall cost scope. Not only to finance the purchase of new train sets but also to consider aspects of long-term service agreements.”
