Packed platforms, long waits hit Kelana Jaya LRT line
KUALA LUMPUR: Commuters reported packed platforms and long waits between trains on the Kelana Jaya LRT line, with Rapid KL putting crowd control measures in place at six stations.
Commuters on the Kelana Jaya LRT line in Kuala Lumpur are experiencing packed platforms and lengthy waits between trains, with the operator Rapid KL implementing crowd control measures at six stations. The stations in question, including Sri Rampai, Wangsa Maju, Setiawangsa, Jelatek, Masjid Jamek, and Pasar Seni, are expected to see a surge in passengers, leading to congestion.
The operator noted that passenger entry and flow control is being put in place to ensure safety and smooth movement. Frustrated riders shared their experiences on social media, reporting delays and crowded conditions at multiple stations until around 8:50 am. Some commuters, like Noor Farhana and Muhammad Adli Alias, described stations being packed at 8:27 am and 8:25 am respectively, with passengers facing difficulties boarding the trains and waiting times extending up to 10 minutes. Rapid KL responded by deploying empty trains to alleviate the crowd at Setiawangsa station.
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