Escalator issues and public safety risks on rail transport


THE report “Faulty lifts, escalators impact KTM” (The Star, May 8) highlights Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd’s (KTMB) ongoing issue of broken-down escalators and lifts across all its stations.

These frequent malfunctions in the KTM, LRT and MRT networks are not only inconvenient but also pose serious safety risks.

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