The government has no plans to revive the abandoned Putrajaya monorail project after a public transport study found the system is not commercially viable, the Transport Ministry said.
In a written reply in the Dewan Negara, the ministry said the Public Transport Study covering Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Bangi and Kajang assessed the feasibility of reviving the monorail but concluded that the project was not viable based on the condition of the existing rail infrastructure.
The ministry said the abandoned infrastructure, including underground tunnels left idle since the project was halted in 2004, would require detailed follow-up assessments such as structural integrity tests to determine their current condition before any further consideration.
Despite the findings, the ministry said the government remains committed to improving public transport services in Putrajaya through existing bus and on-demand transport services.
Currently, Nadi Putra operates seven routes using 26 buses, serving an average of 2,246 passengers on weekdays.
The RapidKL feeder bus service operates two routes with eight buses and records an average of 1,173 passengers on weekdays, while the Rapid On-Demand service operates three routes with nine vans, carrying an average of 315 passengers on weekdays.
According to the ministry, these services are intended to improve accessibility and connectivity in Putrajaya by providing more flexible and comprehensive public transport options.
The reply was given in response to Senator Datuk Prof Emeritus Dr Mohammad Redzuan Othman, who asked whether the government planned to revive and expand the abandoned Putrajaya monorail network to help ease traffic congestion, particularly on routes connecting Bangi, Kajang and surrounding areas to Putrajaya.
