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The Star
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Passengers on new KLIA Aerotrain describe it as more efficient, comfortable
SEPANG: Passengers using the KLIA Aerotrain at Terminal 1 of the KL International Airport (KLIA) on Tuesday (July 1) described their experience as much better compared to the old train, particularly in terms of comfort, design and operational efficiency. A passenger, Syazwan Misbah, 32, said the new train provides a more interesting experience with a more modern and better atmosphere in the carriage. "I think this new one is more efficient because it runs non-stop every two minutes and we don't have to wait long. "Taking the bus was quite difficult for passengers who had to walk a long way This new aerotrain is within the satellite building," he said. The aerotrain service resumed full operations this morning after undergoing a RM456mil upgrading process, as part of the RM742mil KLIA transformation initiative, aimed at strengthening its position as a world-class regional aviation hub. Nazihah Abdullah, 35, from Kuala Lumpur, who was on her way to India, said the new train service provides significant comfort with more spacious areas and clearer information displays. "The train space is a bit more spacious and has a clear display. The old one didn't have a display like this," she said, adding that the waiting time to board the train was also not too long, and the entire journey took less than three minutes. A Taiwanese traveller, Dr Inglish Huang said he considered himself lucky as he got the privilege to experience the first day of the relaunch of this Aerotrain. Huang, who is International Korfball Federation (IKF) Asia president, also expressed his admiration for the country's warm hospitality and the newly launched aerotrain. "We came from Taiwan to promote our sport, Korfball, a mixed team game played by boys and girls together. It's often called Dutch basketball and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee. "Previously, we had to rely on the bus transit and wait longer, but now we are lucky to have this. The air-conditioning is good, and it's very fast and efficient. Honestly, the ride feels almost romantic," he added. The Aerotrain, which has been an iconic feature of KLIA since its opening in 1998, is now equipped with the Alstom Innovia APM 300R train set. Each three-car train can accommodate up to 270 passengers and operates at a maximum speed of 56km/h, thereby reducing the travel time between the main terminal and satellite terminal to less than three minutes. This new train is also equipped with an advanced condition monitoring system designed to reduce service disruptions, enhance operational efficiency and increase user comfort. - Bernama
The Star
13 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
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
