Cable theft disrupts services on Putrajaya MRT line

Services on the Putrajaya MRT line were halted this morning due to a cable theft near the Taman Equine station, leading to a power supply outage. Rapid KL reported the incident occurring around 5:25am when a train failed to move at the station. Technical teams were dispatched to conduct inspections and repairs to restore power and train services.

Alternative train services, including shuttle buses, were activated to facilitate passenger travel. Trains departing from Kwasa Damansara would return at the UPM station, while trains from UPM would halt at the 16 Sierra station. Both services were set to run every 10 minutes. An additional shuttle train would connect 16 Sierra and Putrajaya Sentral at seven-minute intervals.

Free shuttle buses would operate between several stations at 15 to 20-minute intervals, depending on traffic. Passengers faced longer wait times, especially at UPM, 16 Sierra, and Putrajaya Sentral stations. Those traveling to Sepang via the Elevated Rail Link (ERL) from Putrajaya Sentral were advised to allow extra time or use alternative routes via KL Sentral or Bandar Tasik Selatan.

Rapid KL emphasized the seriousness of the cable theft, as such incidents can disrupt service and safety. Passengers were encouraged to monitor Rapid KL's social media and MyRapid PULSE app for service updates.