KUALA LUMPUR: Preliminary investigations have indicated a possible issue with the track-switching system, where the first carriage remained on the correct track while the subsequent carriages were directed onto a different route, says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister said the situation caused the rear carriages to pull the front carriage off course, resulting in the first two carriages derailing.
“Overall, out of the six carriages, the first two were completely derailed.
“The actual cause, including whether the track-switching system was functioning properly, must be thoroughly investigated,” he told a press conference after inspecting the affected site on Friday (May 29).
Loke also visited the scene at the Chan Sow Lin LRT station together with the special task force and the Land Public Transport Agency to obtain a clearer picture of the incident.
He said the train involved was expected to be removed from the tracks on Friday before repair works begin.
“A comprehensive investigation must be carried out to determine the exact cause of the incident, including whether the track-switching system was operating as it should,” he added.
Loke also said he would discuss with Prasarana Malaysia Berhad the possibility of conducting a broader audit of rail systems under its management, including the LRT and MRT networks.
“The rail system is the backbone of public transportation in the Klang Valley, with more than one million passengers relying on it every day.
“The reliability and safety of the rail system must always be maintained at the highest level,” he said.
