Prasarana’s procurement of train sets awarded to CRRC

PETALING JAYA: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd’s procurement of 26 new train sets for the Kelana Jaya Line has been awarded to China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
“We are working very closely with China on train procurement. That is why the new procurement of 26 train sets for the Kelana Jaya Line has been awarded to CRRC following a tender process,” he told reporters after Prasarana’s presentation of its 2025 infrastructure performance report and 2026 planning plan yesterday.
The first train set is expected to be delivered in September 2028.
The Kelana Jaya Line is Prasarana’s busiest route and has faced recurring service disruptions in recent years.
Under Budget 2026, the government has allocated RM1 billion for the replacement of the 26 new LRT train sets on the Kelana Jaya Line.
The Line is currently undergoing Level 4 and Level 5 maintenance covering rolling stock, signalling, communications and track infrastructure, with 13 special maintenance programmes planned until project completion.
System upgrades in progress include radio communications, signalling and tunnel ventilation systems, while new initiatives include platform automatic gates, passenger information system upgrades and enhancements to the public address system.
Beyond rail, the government has also approved RM1.1 billion in development expenditure under RMK13-RP1 to support the next phase of bus fleet expansion.
This includes a RM851 million allocation for 645 electric buses, comprising 258 large buses and 387 smaller units, with 480 buses allocated to Rapid KL and 165 to Rapid Penang.
The letter of award is targeted for March 2027, with deliveries scheduled through December 2028.
Prasarana has also secured approval for 300 electric vans valued at RM158 million and 100 Rapid Mobility vans worth RM37 million, which will be deployed across Rapid KL and Rapid Penang to improve on-demand and first- and last-mile connectivity.
Deliveries for the vans are expected to begin in December 2026, with full completion extending into 2028.
However, Loke noted that the approved development expenditure does not fully cover charging infrastructure for the expanded electric vehicle fleet.
As a result, Prasarana will seek alternative funding sources and explore installing EV chargers at LRT and MRT stations to support long-term operations.
He said Prasarana’s focus in 2026 is on delivering more consistent, safe and user-friendly public transport services, covering both rail and bus operations under the Rapid KL and Rapid Penang brands.
“Public transport remains an increasingly attractive option as it helps shorten travel time and reduce daily living costs.”
Under Budget 2026, the government will continue the My50 unlimited travel pass subsidy, which Loke said is expected to attract more users.
“The average number of My50 users currently stands at about 260,000 per month, with commuters paying only RM50, while the remaining RM100 is subsidised by the government,” he said.
Loke added that improving operational efficiency for both rail and bus services remains a priority.
“Successful implementation of dedicated bus lanes has already helped reduce travel times along key corridors.”