Image credit: Yusof Mat Isa

Passengers on the Kelana Jaya LRT line should expect temporary service disruptions between August 9 and November 22, as Prasarana upgrades the line’s Automatic Train Control (ATC) system to the new SelTrac Generation 8.

The new system offers real-time data analytics, enhanced cybersecurity, and more stable communications – part of a long-term solution following the major disruption in November 2022.

Disruption Details

  • The works are divided into three phases.
  • During Phases 2 and 3, affected stations will open later at 9am (instead of 6am) on weekends and public holidays only.

Phase 1 (Completed)

  • Date: Completed on July 19
  • Scope: Focused on depot areas (no passenger disruption)

Phase 2 (KLCC to Gombak)

Affected stations:

  • KLCC
  • Ampang Park
  • Damai
  • Dato’ Keramat
  • Jelatek
  • Setiawangsa
  • Sri Rampai
  • Wangsa Maju
  • Taman Melati
  • Gombak

Disruption dates (stations open at 9am):

August: 9 (Sat), 10 (Sun), 16 (Sat), 17 (Sun), 23 (Sat)
September: 5 (Fri), 6 (Sat), 7 (Sun), 14 (Sun)

Phase 3 (Lembah Subang to Ampang Park)

Affected stations:

  • Lembah Subang
  • Kelana Jaya
  • Taman Bahagia
  • Taman Paramount
  • Asia Jaya
  • Taman Jaya
  • Universiti
  • Kerinchi
  • Abdullah Hukum
  • Bangsar
  • KL Sentral
  • Pasar Seni
  • Masjid Jamek
  • Dang Wangi
  • Kampung Baru
  • KLCC
  • Ampang Park

Disruption dates (stations open at 9am):

October: 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun)
November: 1 (Sat), 15 (Sat), 16 (Sun), 22 (Sat)

Stations not involved in the testing will operate as usual.

Commuter Support

  • Free shuttle buses and vans will be available to connect affected stations.
  • Station staff, auxiliary police, and Prasarana Troopers will be on-site to guide and assist passengers.

For more details and updates, visit www.myrapid.com.my or follow Rapid KL on social media.

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