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

KUALA LUMPUR – A signalling system failure between Kalumpang and Kuala Kubu Baru yesterday caused significant delays for KTM Komuter and ETS services, with some journeys lasting up to five hours. The Malaysia Railways operator, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB), reported that the worst delay occurred to Train No. 2389, totaling 230 minutes, while ETS service EP9138 (KL Sentral–Butterworth) experienced a 305-minute delay.

Initial investigations revealed that the disruption was caused by damage to a system component, though the exact cause of the damage is still under investigation. The issue affected the movement and schedules of other trains in the area, particularly those traveling north. Additionally, KTMB disclosed that earlier scheduled Rawang–Ipoh Double Tracking upgrade works were also ongoing, further complicating the situation by restricting train movements and necessitating schedule adjustments on the Kalumpang route.

Repair work was completed at 5:15 AM, and the first Komuter train from Tanjung Malim departed at 5:45 AM. Despite the completion of repairs, KTMB noted that a 30-minute delay from the original schedule remains due to the signalling fault along the Batang Kali route. The railway operator apologized to affected passengers and assured that full fare refunds would be provided to those choosing not to continue their journey after the incident, in accordance with established procedures.