Media to get ‘first-hand look’ at new KLIA Aerotrain next week

Media to get ‘first-hand look’ at new KLIA Aerotrain next week

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook says the media will be given a tour of the new and improved Aerotrain before it resumes its service.

The KLIA Aerotrain service was suspended in March 2023 for maintenance and upgrading work after several breakdowns. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA:
The press will be given a tour of KLIA’s new and improved Aerotrain service next week, says transport minister Loke Siew Fook.

Loke said he will give an update on the service, which has been suspended since March 2023, and give the media a tour before it begins operations, Bernama reported.

“We will invite (the media) to KLIA next week to take a first-hand look,” Loke was quoted as saying.

The Aerotrain service was suspended in March 2023 for maintenance and upgrading work after several breakdowns. The service was expected to resume in the second quarter of this year.

The service had been the backbone of KLIA’s internal transport network since 1998.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Izani Ghani previously said several technical aspects needed to be resolved before the Aerotrain resumed operations to ensure that it runs smoothly and complies with safety requirements.

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