Lightning strike disrupts Kelana Jaya LRT services

Lightning strike disrupts Kelana Jaya LRT services

As a result of the power disruption, additional trains from the Subang LRT Depot could not be mobilised during peak hours.

Due to the power supply disruption, the Kelana Jaya Line LRT service is operating with frequencies of four to five minutes.
KUALA LUMPUR:
The Kelana Jaya Line LRT service is operating with a limited number of trains due to a disruption to the power supply system which was struck by lightning at 3.30pm today.

Prasarana Malaysia Bhd said in a statement that as a result of the power supply disruption, additional trains from the Subang LRT Depot could not be mobilised during peak hours.

“Due to the disruption, the Kelana Jaya Line LRT service is operating with frequencies of four to five minutes.

“Several facilities, such as escalators, lights and lifts at three LRT stations namely, Kelana Jaya, Taman Bahagia and Taman Jaya are unable to function, but commuters can still use LRT services as usual at those stations,” according to the statement.

Prasarana said repair works was underway and updates would be provided through media statements and the Rapid KL social media platform.

It also advised commuters to use alternative rail routes such as the KL Sentral LRT to the Muzium Negara MRT and the KL Sentral Monorail, the Dang Wangi LRT to the Bukit Nanas Monorail, the KLCC LRT to the Persiaran KLCC MRT and the Ampang Park LRT to the Ampang Park MRT.

Rapid Rail also apologised for any inconvenience and delay experienced by passengers.

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