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The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN Summit: Rapid KL to extend peak hours operation
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid KL will extend its rail operating hours during morning and evening peak hours from May 23 to 27 in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit to be held in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. According to a statement by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) today, peak hours on weekdays will be extended by one hour, from 6.30 am to 10 am and 4.30 pm to 8 pm, compared to the normal peak hours, which start from 7 am to 9.30 am and 5 pm to 7.30 pm. Prasarana announced that the frequency of train operations on weekends, particularly on May 24 and 25, 2025, will be increased to accommodate the expected increase in passengers during the conference. According to the statement, Rapid KL will also enhance monitoring and operational control to ensure the smooth running of public transport services during the summit. 'If there is an increase in passengers, Rapid KL is prepared to increase the number of trains. 'A total of 400 additional staff have also been deployed at selected rail stations to help smooth the movement of passengers and ASEAN delegations using public transport services,' the statement said. For bus service operations and Rapid KL On-Demand, Prasarana said several routes are expected to experience schedule delays following the gradual road closures by the authorities throughout the period. Among the routes involved are 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), Rapid KL On-Demand (Titiwangsa – Chow Kit Zone). 'Bus users who wish to go to KLCC and surrounding areas are advised to use rail services to avoid traffic congestion,' the statement said. Prasarana advises passengers to plan their journeys in advance, monitor the latest notifications via Rapid KL's official social media or download the PULSE app, and consider using alternatives such as rail services to avoid any inconvenience.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Barnama
ASEAN Summit: Rapid KL To Extend Peak Hours Operation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Rapid KL will extend its rail operating hours during morning and evening peak hours from May 23 to 27 in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit to be held in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. According to a statement by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) today, peak hours on weekdays will be extended by one hour, from 6.30 am to 10 am and 4.30 pm to 8 pm, compared to the normal peak hours, which start from 7 am to 9.30 am and 5 pm to 7.30 pm. Prasarana announced that the frequency of train operations on weekends, particularly on May 24 and 25, 2025, will be increased to accommodate the expected increase in passengers during the conference. According to the statement, Rapid KL will also enhance monitoring and operational control to ensure the smooth running of public transport services during the summit. 'If there is an increase in passengers, Rapid KL is prepared to increase the number of trains. 'A total of 400 additional staff have also been deployed at selected rail stations to help smooth the movement of passengers and ASEAN delegations using public transport services,' the statement said. For bus service operations and Rapid KL On-Demand, Prasarana said several routes are expected to experience schedule delays following the gradual road closures by the authorities throughout the period. Among the routes involved are 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), Rapid KL On-Demand (Titiwangsa – Chow Kit Zone). 'Bus users who wish to go to KLCC and surrounding areas are advised to use rail services to avoid traffic congestion,' the statement said.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
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.
Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Rapid KL extends peak-hour rail operations during Asean Summit week
PETALING JAYA, May 20 — Rapid KL will extend its peak-hour rail operations in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya from May 23 to May 27, 2025. The operator, responsible for the Klang Valley's rail and bus services, announced that peak-hour operations on working days during the summit week will be extended by an hour in the morning and evening. Morning peak hours will now run from 6.30am to 10am (previously 7am to 9.30am), while evening peak hours will run from 4.30pm to 8pm (previously 5pm to 7.30pm). Weekend train frequencies will also be increased to accommodate the anticipated rise in passenger numbers. On May 24 and 25, trains on the Ampang/Sri Petaling Line will run every 4 minutes (instead of the usual 5 minutes), the Kelana Jaya Line every 5 minutes (instead of 7 minutes), and the Monorail every 8 minutes (instead of 10 minutes). Similarly, the Kajang and Putrajaya Lines will have an 8-minute frequency compared to the usual 10 minutes. To ensure smooth operations, Rapid KL will intensify monitoring and control measures. Additional trains may be deployed if passenger numbers surge or operational needs arise. Rapid KL has also stationed 400 additional staff at selected rail stations to assist passengers and Asean Summit delegates using public transport. However, some bus routes and Rapid KL On-Demand services are expected to experience delays due to intermittent road closures by authorities. The affected routes include: • Route 402 (LRT Titiwangsa – LRT Maluri) • Route 302 (LRT Titiwangsa – KLCC) • Route 300 (Hab Pandan Indah – Lebuh Ampang) • Route 303 (Taman Mulia Jaya – Lebuh Ampang) • Rapid KL On-Demand (Zone Titiwangsa – Chow Kit) Passengers travelling to KLCC and nearby areas are encouraged to use rail services to avoid traffic congestion. Nearby stations include KLCC (Kelana Jaya Line), Persiaran KLCC (Putrajaya Line), Raja Chulan (KL Monorail), Conlay (Putrajaya Line), and Bukit Bintang (Kajang and KL Monorail lines). Rapid KL advises passengers to plan their journeys in advance, stay updated via Rapid KL's official social media channels, or download the PULSE app for notifications. Passengers are also urged to consider alternative transport modes, especially rail services, to minimise inconvenience. The public is encouraged to fully utilise public transportation for seamless travel to key areas and to contribute to smoother traffic flow during the summit and associated large-scale events in the capital.
