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The Star
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Anwar tests revamped KLIA Aerotrain, praises performance
SEPANG: "Good… faster than before," was how Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described his ride on the newly upgraded KLIA Aerotrain during a walkabout at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1) on Tuesday (July 1). Anwar arrived at the terminal at 1pm, accompanied by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani and senior MAHB officials. The Prime Minister tested the enhanced Aerotrain service firsthand, travelling from the Contact Pier to the Satellite Building, where he received a briefing on the system's upgrades under MAHB's Airport Regeneration Plan. The driverless train service resumed full operations this morning following a RM456mil upgrade under MAHB's RM742mil transformation initiative aimed at future-proofing KLIA as a premier regional aviation hub. An iconic feature of KLIA since its opening in 1998, the Aerotrain now features Alstom Innovia APM 300R trainsets. Each three-car unit can accommodate up to 270 passengers and travel at speeds of up to 56km per hour, reducing travel time between the main terminal and the satellite terminal to under three minutes. With advanced condition monitoring systems, the new trains are designed to minimise service disruptions, enhance operational efficiency and improve passenger comfort. According to Mohd Izani, the upgraded system underwent six months of rigorous testing and commissioning by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) from January to June this year, including extensive technical and safety assessments. KLIA Terminal 1 currently records over 100,000 passenger movements daily. The Aerotrain remains a vital link, especially for international transit passengers connecting through the satellite terminal, which hosts most of the airport's long-haul carriers. With operations now fully restored, MAHB said the upgraded Aerotrain system will boost KLIA's readiness for growing passenger traffic ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and support its full recovery to pre-pandemic levels. – Bernama


New Straits Times
6 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
PM Anwar tests revamped KLIA aerotrain, praises performance
SEPANG: "Good… faster than before," was how Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described his ride on the newly upgraded KLIA Aerotrain during a walkabout at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1) today. Anwar arrived at the terminal at 1 pm, accompanied by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani and senior MAHB officials. The Prime Minister tested the enhanced Aerotrain service firsthand, travelling from the Contact Pier to the Satellite Building, where he received a briefing on the system's upgrades under MAHB's Airport Regeneration Plan. The fully modernised, driverless train service resumed full operations this morning following a RM456 million upgrade under MAHB's RM742 million transformation initiative aimed at future-proofing KLIA as a premier regional aviation hub. An iconic feature of KLIA since its opening in 1998, the Aerotrain now features Alstom Innovia APM 300R trainsets. Each three-car unit can accommodate up to 270 passengers and travel at speeds of up to 56 kilometres per hour, reducing travel time between the main terminal and the satellite terminal to under three minutes. With advanced condition monitoring systems, the new trains are designed to minimise service disruptions, enhance operational efficiency and improve passenger comfort. According to Mohd Izani, the upgraded system underwent six months of rigorous testing and commissioning by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) from January to June this year, including extensive technical and safety assessments. KLIA Terminal 1 currently records over 100,000 passenger movements daily. The Aerotrain remains a vital link, especially for international transit passengers connecting through the satellite terminal, which hosts most of the airport's long-haul carriers. With operations now fully restored, MAHB said the upgraded Aerotrain system will boost KLIA's readiness for growing passenger traffic ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and support its full recovery to pre-pandemic levels. – BERNAMA


The Sun
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar commends upgraded KLIA Aerotrain after test ride
SEPANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today tested the newly upgraded KLIA Aerotrain, describing the ride as 'Good... faster than before.' The visit to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA1) marked the full resumption of the RM456 million revamped train service. Anwar arrived at 1 pm, accompanied by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani. The Prime Minister took the driverless train from the Contact Pier to the Satellite Building, where he was briefed on the system's enhancements under MAHB's Airport Regeneration Plan. The modernised Aerotrain, a key feature of KLIA since 1998, now operates with Alstom Innovia APM 300R trainsets. Each three-car unit can carry up to 270 passengers, reaching speeds of 56 kilometres per hour, cutting travel time between terminals to under three minutes. Mohd Izani stated that the system underwent six months of testing by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), ensuring technical and safety compliance. The upgrade aims to reduce service disruptions and enhance passenger comfort. KLIA Terminal 1 handles over 100,000 passengers daily, with the Aerotrain serving as a crucial link for international transit travellers. MAHB expects the improved system to support KLIA's recovery ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.


The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Revamped KLIA Aerotrain to resume service tomorrow, launch by PM Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: After nearly 28 months of suspension, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is set to relaunch the fully modernised KLIA Aerotrain service tomorrow (July 1), marking a significant milestone in the country's airport transformation agenda. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the launch at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1), where the upgraded automated people mover system will resume full operations at 10am. A long-standing icon of KLIA since 1998, the Aerotrain service has undergone a RM456mil overhaul to replace its ageing fleet and infrastructure under MAHB's RM742mil Airport Regeneration Plan, aimed at future-proofing one of the region's busiest aviation hubs. Now equipped with state-of-the-art Alstom Innovia APM 300R trainsets, the system features three-car driverless units capable of transporting up to 270 passengers at speeds of 56 kilometres per hour. Hence the train journey between the main terminal and the satellite building is now reduced to under three minutes. Each train is fitted with advanced condition monitoring systems to reduce service disruptions, boost operational efficiency and enhance passenger safety and comfort -- addressing past concerns over frequent breakdowns that plagued the ageing system. The new system underwent six months of rigorous testing and commissioning by the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) between January and June 2025. MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani was reported as saying that extensive technical and safety tests were implemented to ensure fault-free operations. Originally slated for completion in March 2025, the project faced delays due to global supply chain issues, system integration challenges and the complexity of installing a new driverless system while keeping KLIA operational. KLIA T1 currently manages more than 100,000 passenger movements daily, with the Aerotrain playing a pivotal role in maintaining smooth connectivity, especially for international transfer passengers. The satellite terminal houses many long-haul international carriers, making fast terminal transfers essential in reducing missed connections and ensuring seamless passenger journeys. With the Aerotrain now back online, the airport is better positioned to cater to rising passenger volumes, especially in anticipation of Visit Malaysia 2026 and KLIA's projected recovery to pre-pandemic traffic levels.- Bernama


Borneo Post
a day ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Revamped KLIA Aerotrain to resume service tomorrow, launched by PM Anwar
A long-standing icon of KLIA since 1998, the Aerotrain service has undergone a RM456 million overhaul to replace its ageing fleet and infrastructure. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA (June 30): After nearly 28 months of suspension, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is set to relaunch the fully modernised KLIA Aerotrain service tomorrow, marking a significant milestone in the country's airport transformation agenda. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the launch at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1), where the upgraded automated people mover system will resume full operations at 10 am. A long-standing icon of KLIA since 1998, the Aerotrain service has undergone a RM456 million overhaul to replace its ageing fleet and infrastructure under MAHB's RM742 million Airport Regeneration Plan, aimed at future-proofing one of the region's busiest aviation hubs. Now equipped with state-of-the-art Alstom Innovia APM 300R trainsets, the system features three-car driverless units capable of transporting up to 270 passengers at speeds of 56 kilometres per hour. Hence the train journey between the main terminal and the satellite building is now reduced to under three minutes. Each train is fitted with advanced condition monitoring systems to reduce service disruptions, boost operational efficiency and enhance passenger safety and comfort — addressing past concerns over frequent breakdowns that plagued the ageing system. The new system underwent six months of rigorous testing and commissioning by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) between January and June 2025. MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani was reported as saying that extensive technical and safety tests were implemented to ensure fault-free operations. Originally slated for completion in March 2025, the project faced delays due to global supply chain issues, system integration challenges and the complexity of installing a new driverless system while keeping KLIA operational. KLIA T1 currently manages more than 100,000 passenger movements daily, with the Aerotrain playing a pivotal role in maintaining smooth connectivity, especially for international transfer passengers. The satellite terminal houses many long-haul international carriers, making fast terminal transfers essential in reducing missed connections and ensuring seamless passenger journeys. With the Aerotrain now back online, the airport is better positioned to cater to rising passenger volumes, especially in anticipation of Visit Malaysia 2026 and KLIA's projected recovery to pre-pandemic traffic levels. – Bernama