Rapid KL train congestion: Anthony Loke vows fix after PM’s directive

PETALING JAYA, Nov 5 — The Transport Minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, is leading efforts to resolve congestion and technical difficulties encountered by Rapid KL trains, according to the minister. "Rapid KL is actively working to address various technical challenges," he stated. At a recent gathering of the Transport Ministry with Tamil media practitioners, Loke emphasized that the solutions to these technical issues would be found to improve service quality.

Following Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive on October 30, the minister acknowledged the disruption caused by train congestion to individuals' daily routines. The concern stemmed from a complaint on the Threads platform about overcrowding at train stations. In response to this, Loke mentioned that train frequencies have been heightened during the festive season to promote the use of public transport when individuals return home.

He noted that ETS trips from Kuala Lumpur to west coast states such as Kedah and Johor have been well-received, with more services planned ahead of Deepavali. "We have added additional trips ahead of Deepavali, and Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is committed to increasing service frequency to accommodate more people traveling home," he explained.

Earlier, at the event, Loke highlighted the significance of strengthening ties with Tamil media practitioners in the lead-up to Deepavali. He stressed that media plays a crucial role in conveying ministry policies and services, particularly to the Indian community. The minister emphasized that cooperation between media practitioners is vital for effective communication on road safety, public transport, the Road Transport Department, and aviation sector matters.