Cable theft disrupts MRT Putrajaya Line, with longer waits at UPM, 16 Sierra and Putrajaya Sentral

KUALA LUMPUR, October 4 — Train services on the MRT Putrajaya Line are currently facing delays due to a power supply disruption caused by cable theft near Taman Equine Station, according to Rapid KL. The incident was noticed at 5:24 am when a train was unable to move at Taman Equine Station, leading to technical team inspections and repairs to restore power and train services.

Passengers can anticipate longer wait times at platforms, especially at UPM, 16 Sierra, and Putrajaya Sentral stations. To help passengers continue their journeys, alternative train and shuttle bus services have been activated, including trains from Kwasa Damansara Station turning back at UPM Station every 10 minutes, as well as trains running between UPM and 16 Sierra stations at 10-minute intervals.

Shuttle trains between 16 Sierra and Putrajaya Sentral stations are operating at 7-minute intervals. Free shuttle buses are also running between various stations at intervals of 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Passengers traveling to Sepang via the ERL service at Putrajaya Sentral are urged to allow for extended travel times because of the disruption.

Rapid KL also recommends using alternative routes via KL Sentral and Bandar Tasik Selatan ERL stations for passenger safety and smooth movement. Additional police personnel and station staff are positioned on platforms and in station concourses to assist passengers, and regular announcements on train schedules are made at the stations.

Rapid KL views the cable theft incident as potentially affecting service operations and safety, and it will continue to monitor the situation, providing updates on service status through social media platforms and its journey-planning app.