Rapid KL: Putrajaya MRT Line back to normal after brake fault as Kelana Jaya LRT operations stabilise following station congestion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Rapid KL has resumed service on the Putrajaya Line following a brake system issue experienced at Jalan Ipoh Station, according to the operator's announcement via its official Facebook page. The affected train has been taken out of service, and alternative train arrangements previously implemented have been discontinued.

Expect slightly longer train wait times as the service frequency is being regulated, the operator stated. Rapid KL also highlighted congestion at various Kelana Jaya Line stations, including Sri Rampai, Wangsa Maju, Setiawangsa, Jelatek, Masjid Jamek, and Pasar Seni. To maintain safety, crowd control measures and passenger flow management have been put in place at the impacted Kelana Jaya Line stations.

The operator confirmed that the manually operated train at Kelana Jaya Station has also been removed from service. Rapid KL anticipates regular operations to resume as train frequency on the Kelana Jaya Line is being re-regulated. The operator promised to provide further updates through its official social media platforms.