KTMB train services disrupted after overhead power line break between Salak Selatan and Serdang, affecting ETS and KTM Komuter operations
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) train services experienced major disruptions this morning following an overhead power line break between Salak Selatan and Serdang.
The incident occurred at 7.23 am, affecting both Electric Train Service (ETS) and KTM Komuter operations.
Train operations were temporarily disrupted as only a single track was available in the sector due to ongoing KVDT track upgrading work.
KTM Komuter trains from Pulau Sebang/Sungai Gadut heading towards Batu Caves terminated at Kajang Station before returning to Pulau Sebang.
Southbound services from Batu Caves operated only up to KL Sentral station.
Train services between Kajang and KL Sentral were temporarily suspended, with passengers advised to use alternative transport during repairs.
ETS service EP9511 (KL Sentral–Kluang) experienced delays exceeding 120 minutes before being towed by a relief locomotive from Salak Selatan to Kajang Station at 9.40am.
The towing operation was conducted for passenger evacuation and operational safety.
ETS EG9420 service (Segamat – Padang Besar) was also towed from Kajang to Bandar Tasik Selatan and then to Salak Selatan before resuming its journey.
ETS EP9510 (Kluang–KL Sentral) was stopped at Kajang Station, with passengers advised to use alternative transport.
“Passengers of this train can apply for a refund of the ETS fare in accordance with existing terms and conditions,” said KTMB.
ETS train EG9321 (Butterworth–Segamat) would also be towed by a relief locomotive from Salak Selatan to Kajang Station as part of the train diversion plan.
“ETS passengers who choose not to continue their journey due to delays of over two hours can obtain a full fare refund via the KITS application or at KTMB ticket counters,” the company stated.
KTMB notified affected passengers of delays via SMS and apologized for the inconvenience caused.
The company thanked passengers for their patience throughout the disruption period.
Technical teams were actively carrying out repair work on the damaged overhead line.
Further developments would be updated via KTMB’s official social media channels.
The public can contact station staff or the KTMB Call Centre at 03-9779 1200 for assistance. – Bernama
