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MRT Kajang Line delayed after attempted cable theft, track intrusion

AN attempted cable theft and track intrusion have disrupted MRT Kajang Line services this morning, delaying commuters travelling between Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara. Rapid KL said trains would temporarily operate at reduced speeds and...

Services on the MRT Kajang Line were disrupted this morning due to an attempted cable theft and track intrusion between the Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stations. Rapid KL reported detecting the rail line encroachment and theft attempt at 5.30am.

According to Free Malaysia Today, power supply to the area was temporarily cut off to allow auxiliary police to conduct security checks and attempt to locate the suspect. Power was restored at 6.32am after necessary actions were taken and a police report was lodged. Free Malaysia Today noted that Rapid KL did not state if anyone was caught.

The New Straits Times reported that trains will temporarily operate at reduced speeds and stop for longer at certain stations. Rapid KL apologized for the inconvenience, and The Vibes noted that commuters traveling between the affected stations would experience delays.

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