Attempted cable theft disrupts Kajang MRT Line services
KUALA LUMPUR: An attempted cable theft between Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stations disrupted train services on the Kajang MRT Line for just over an hour this morning.
At around 5:30 AM, an attempted cable theft occurred between Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stations, causing a temporary disruption to the Kajang MRT Line. The incident, detected by Rapid KL, prompted a temporary power shutdown in the affected area to conduct safety inspections and search for the suspect. The power was restored at 6:32 AM after the necessary measures were implemented.
Alternative train services were provided to ensure passengers could continue their journeys without significant delay. Rapid KL emphasized the seriousness of attempted cable theft, as such incidents can disrupt train services and endanger passengers and personnel. A police report was filed with the Brickfields police headquarters to aid further investigations. Rapid KL pledged to cooperate with law enforcement to prevent future occurrences.
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