Signalling disruption causes up to 5-hour delays for KTM Komuter, ETS

An incident involving a signalling system disruption between Kalumpang and Kuala Kubu Baru has caused up to five-hour delays for KTM Komuter and ETS services, according to a report by the New Straits Times. The disruption, which was traced to damage in a system component, led to significant delays for Train No. 2389 and ETS service EP9138, with delays of 230 and 305 minutes, respectively.

The incident also had a ripple effect on other trains passing through the sector, particularly those traveling to and from the north. Additionally, the Rawang–Ipoh Double Tracking upgrade works, which were scheduled earlier, were carried out in stages, including along the Kalumpang route, further exacerbating the delays. KTMB has stated that repair works were completed by 5.15am today, and services have since returned to normal, though a 30-minute delay from the original schedule persists due to the signalling fault along the Batang Kali route.

The national rail operator has apologized to affected passengers and promised full fare refunds for those who chose not to continue their journey following the disruption.

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