Cable theft near Taman Equine causes severe delays on MRT Putrajaya line

Cable theft near Taman Equine Station has led to severe disruptions on the MRT Putrajaya Line, forcing Rapid KL to implement shuttle buses and alternative train routes. A power supply failure at 5:24 am, caused by the stolen cables, halted a train at Taman Equine Station. Technical crews were immediately dispatched to assess and repair the damage.

This incident has resulted in longer waiting times at UPM, 16 Sierra, and Putrajaya Sentral stations. To manage passenger congestion, alternative train loops and feeder bus services have been activated. Trains from Kwasa Damansara are reversing at UPM Station every 10 minutes, while shuttle trains operate between UPM and 16 Sierra, and between 16 Sierra and Putrajaya Sentral, with a frequency of 10 and 7 minutes respectively.

Additionally, bidirectional shuttle buses link several stations, with intervals of 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. Passengers using the MRT Putrajaya Line towards Sepang via the Express Rail Link (ERL) are advised to expect delays or consider alternative routes via ERL services at KL Sentral and Bandar Tasik Selatan. Rapid KL has heightened security measures, with auxiliary police and station staff managing passenger flow, and providing regular updates through social media and travel apps.