KUALA LUMPUR: The LRT3 line, or Shah Alam line, will begin operations on Sept 30, says the Transport Ministry.
Minister Anthony Loke said the line is currently at 98.16% completion.
He said the project is also expected to be handed over to Prasarana by July 31.
“Train operation evaluations will be carried out in two phases to ensure the services are safe for users,” he said in a written parliamentary reply on Thursday (Feb 27).
According to Loke, the two tests will cover adherence and durability as well as the trains' safety system and standard operating procedures.
This includes trial runs done concurrently with fault-free runs (FFR), with the phase expected to last 75 days.
The trial runs and FFR are expected to begin in April and last until the end of June.
The Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) will evaluate the FFR findings in line with safety aspects and adherence to standards among others, Loke added.
He said that once the trial run and FFR are complete and Apad approval is given, trial operations will be carried out by Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd with technical assistance from the main contractor.
“Trial operations are expected to begin in July and end by late August,” he said.
Azli Yusof (PH-Shah Alam) had asked about the status of the LRT3 project and if it would be operational by the third quarter.
The route will serve several high-density areas from Bandar Utama to Shah Alam and Klang, which previously lacked LRT service.
The line begins in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya and ends at Kampung Johan Setia in Klang.
