The operational status of the Shah Alam Light Rail Transit Line, formerly known as LRT3 and owned by Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, is expected to be updated next month.
Shah Alam Line Operations Head Mohd Ariffin Idris said each of the line’s 22 trains is currently undergoing fault-free running (FFR) tests, which are monitored by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD).
“So far, three trains have reached the required distance, but they need to be re-evaluated as APAD will reassess the criteria that have been implemented,” he said at a media engagement session with Selangor journalists organised by Prasarana.
The project’s launch was delayed in December after Prasarana confirmed the line would not commence operations this year due to system stability and software issues detected during the testing and commissioning phase.
Prasarana Group President and Chief Executive Officer Amir Hamdan emphasised that the line’s opening will only be announced after all technical components, including signalling, train software and network integration, meet APAD standards.
Meanwhile, Mohd Ariffin said Prasarana is ready to collaborate with the Selangor government, which is considering expanding rail services through the Kita Selangor Rail Line project.
He highlighted Prasarana’s 30 years of expertise in public transport and its experience advising rail operators in Indonesia.
“For Selangor’s planning, Malaysia already has the experts. I am confident Prasarana is ready to work together to realise this development plan,” he said.
Bernama
