Rapid KL to run trains, selected buses 24 hours for National Day
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid KL will extend the operating hours of its rail and selected bus services to 24 hours from Aug 30 to 31 to support National Day 2026 celebrations.
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid KL will operate its rail and selected bus services 24 hours a day from August 30 to 31 to facilitate National Day 2026 festivities, according to a statement from Prasarana Malaysia Bhd. The extension aims to facilitate smooth public movement during the Merdeka period. All rail services, including Light Rail Transit (LRT), Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), and Kuala Lumpur Monorail, will be included.
Train frequencies will be increased on key routes, and schedules will be adjusted according to demand and real-time station conditions. Free shuttle buses will be provided for passengers traveling to celebration sites, with routes MS01 connecting Putrajaya Sentral to Precinct 2 and MS02 linking the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) to Precinct 3.
Over 5,000 frontline personnel will be deployed to manage crowd movement and ensure safe passenger flow. The public is advised to use public transport for National Day events to reduce traffic congestion and plan journeys early.
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