On track: Trial operations for the LRT3 line under the second phase are expected to begin in July, says Loke.
KUALA LUMPUR: The LRT3 line, also known as the Shah Alam Line, is set to commence operations on Sept 30 this year, says the Transport Ministry.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated that the project is currently 98.16% complete and is expected to be handed over to Prasarana by July 31.
“Train operation evaluations will be conducted in two phases to ensure LRT3 services are safe for users,” he said in a written parliamentary reply yesterday.
According to Loke, the evaluations will assess adherence, durability, safety systems, and standard operating procedures. This includes trial runs carried out alongside the fault free run (FFR), with the testing phase expected to last about 75 days.
The trial runs and FFR under the first phase are scheduled to begin in April and conclude by the end of June.
The Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) will oversee the FFR evaluation, focusing on safety compliance, standard adherence and other key aspects.
Following Apad’s approval, Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd will conduct trial operations under the second phase with technical support from the main contractor.
“Trial operations are expected to begin in July and be completed by late August,” said Loke.
The LRT3 line was initially slated to begin operations in March this year.
Loke was responding to a question from Azli Yusof (PH-Shah Alam) regarding the current status of the LRT3 project and whether it can be fully operational by the third quarter of 2025.
The route will serve several high-density areas including Shah Alam and Klang, which previously lacked an LRT service.
The 37km line will run from Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya to Johan Setia in Klang, with a capacity to transport 6,210 passengers per hour per direction, ensuring smoother travel along the corridor.
