Train services between Sungkai and Slim River are disrupted after a fallen tree damaged overhead lines, affecting 12 ETS and Komuter services.
KUALA LUMPUR: KTM Komuter and Electric Train Service (ETS) operations have been disrupted following a fallen tree incident that damaged overhead line equipment between the Sungkai and Slim River routes.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) said the incident occurred at 4:20 pm today, causing 12 cantilever tubes to break and affecting the power supply for train operations.
The national rail operator stated the incident has impacted 12 ETS services and KTM Komuter services along the Tanjung Malim–Port Klang–Tanjung Malim route.
Clearing works at the site were successfully completed at 6:53 pm.
“Currently, repair works on the electrification system are being actively carried out by the KTMB technical team in collaboration with relevant parties to ensure train operations can be restored safely and as quickly as possible,” KTMB said in a statement.
The KL Sentral and Segamat ETS services will terminate at the Slim River Station.
Passengers will be transferred via bus to the Sungkai Station to continue their journeys to their respective destinations.
Services from Padang Besar and Butterworth will terminate at the Sungkai Station.
Passengers on these services will be transferred via bus to the Slim River Station to continue their journeys.
KTM Komuter services for the Tanjung Malim–Port Klang–Tanjung Malim route are operating as usual but are expected to face delays.
ETS passengers who choose not to continue their journey due to delays exceeding two hours are eligible to apply for a full fare refund at nearby station ticket counters.
Refunds are subject to existing terms and conditions.
KTMB added that notifications regarding delays have been sent to affected passengers via SMS as a preliminary notice.
Passengers requiring further assistance can seek help from station staff on duty or contact the KTMB Call Centre at 03-9779 1200.
