KUALA LUMPUR: Several Electric Train Service (ETS) and Northern KTM Komuter services have been delayed by more than an hour following the theft of approximately 100 metres of cable at KM95.8, between Sungai Siput and Kamunting.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) said that the incident has crippled the signaling system, severely disrupting train operations in the northern sector.
"KTMB’s auxiliary police detected the theft early this morning. An on-site inspection confirmed missing cables had compromised the signaling system on that route,” it said in a statement on Tuesday (May 26).
Affected Northern KTM Komuter services are facing delays of between 23 and 40 minutes, while all ETS services passing through the route are expected to be delayed anywhere from 3 to 90 minutes.
KTMB’s technical team is now racing to carry out repairs and recovery work to stabilise operations and restore normal train services as quickly as possible.
Passengers are urged to check the latest service status and delay updates via KTMB’s official social media channels, or to approach on-duty station staff for further assistance.
"KTMB views this cable theft with the utmost seriousness. It not only disrupts train operations but also compromises the safety and reliability of the national rail system.
"We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank passengers for their patience and cooperation,” the statement added. - Bernama
