PETALING JAYA: The fault-free run (FFR) for the Shah Alam LRT line (formerly LRT3) has yet to commence due to several ongoing issues, says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister said a meeting will be called between Prasarana Malaysia Bhd and the main contractor next week to determine the next course of action and to inform the Transport Ministry on when the FFR can be carried out.
“As of today, there is no fixed date yet,” Loke said during a media briefing on Prasrana’s 2025 performance and 2026 outlook here on Wednesday (Jan 7).
Loke added that the FFR must be carried out on all 23 trains on the line before commencing the trial operations.
“Only then, they can come to the ministry for operations approval. While we are disappointed about the delay, safety must come first.
“The contractor must take accountability for this,” Loke said.
Previously, it was reported that the opening date had been revised to Dec 31, subject to the “outcome of ongoing tests”.
On another matter, Loke said platform screen doors will be installed at 20 stations this year.
“This is part of the first phase and will be completed this year,” he said without specifying which stations will be involved.
A total of 68 stations will be fitted with the platform screen doors.
