Rapid KL extends train hours for Asean Summit Rush
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid KL will extend its peak-hour rail operations in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya from May 23 to 27.
During this period, weekday morning and evening peak hours will be extended by one hour, with train services operating from 6.30am to 10am and from 4.30pm to 8pm.
"Train frequencies on May 24 and 25 will also be increased to accommodate the anticipated rise in passenger volume.
"The Ampang/Sri Petaling Line will operate at four-minute intervals, the Kelana Jaya Line every five minutes, and the Monorail every eight minutes," Prasarana said in a statement today.
Rapid KL will intensify monitoring and operational control throughout the summit and stands ready to deploy additional trains if required. In addition, 400 extra staff will be stationed at selected rail stations.
Several bus services and Rapid KL On-Demand routes are expected to experience delays due to phased road closures implemented by the authorities during the summit period.
The affected routes include Route 402 (LRT Titiwangsa – LRT Maluri), Route 302 (LRT Titiwangsa – KLCC), Route 300 (Pandan Indah Hub – Lebuh Ampang), Route 303 (Taman Mulia Jaya – Lebuh Ampang), as well as the On-Demand service within the Titiwangsa – Chow Kit zone.
Passengers travelling to KLCC and surrounding areas are advised to use rail services to avoid traffic congestion.
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