{
  "id": 10159091,
  "title": "Signalling disruption delays KTM Komuter, ETS by 4 to 5 hours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/signalling-disruption-delays-ktm-komuter-ets-by-4-to-5-hours",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T06:52:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/27/signalling-disruption-delays-ktm-komuter-ets-by-4-to-5-hours"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The disruption to the KTM Komuter and ETS services in Malaysia lasted for up to five hours on Monday, affecting both Kuantan and Kuala Lumpur routes. The national rail operator, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), confirmed that KTM Komuter Train No. 2389 was delayed by 230 minutes, while the ETS service EP9138 (KL Sentral-Butterworth) suffered a 305-minute delay.\n\nPreliminary investigations by KTMB revealed that the disruption originated from damage to a system component, which sparked and disrupted the signalling system. However, the exact cause of the component damage remains under investigation. The issue had a ripple effect on other trains passing through the sector, particularly those heading north, further exacerbating the delays.\n\nKTMB explained that the Rawang-Ipoh double-tracking upgrading works were ongoing at the time, including along the Kalumpang route. These works required schedule adjustments, adding to the already significant delays. Consequently, repair works were completed at 5:15am, and the first Komuter train from Tanjung Malim departed at 5:45am. Despite the completion of repairs, KTM Komuter and ETS services were still delayed by 30 minutes due to the signalling fault along the Batang Kali route.\n\nKTMB expressed sincere apologies to affected passengers and assured them that full fare refunds would be provided to those who opted not to continue their journey following the disruption, provided the necessary procedures were followed.",
  "summary": "The cause of the damage to the system component is still under investigation.",
  "key_points": [
    "KTM Komuter and ETS delayed by 4 to 5 hours due to signalling disruption",
    "KTM Komuter Train No. 2389 delayed by 230 minutes",
    "ETS service EP9138 (KL Sentral-Butterworth) delayed by 305 minutes"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Signalling Disruption Causes Up To Five-hour Delays For KTM Komuter, ETS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/general-signalling-disruption-causes-up-to-five-hour-delays-for-ktm",
        "published": "2026-09-27T04:31:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Signalling disruption delays KTM Komuter, ETS by 4 to 5 hours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/signalling-disruption-delays-ktm-komuter-ets-by-4-to-5-hours-10160431",
        "published": "2026-09-27T06:52:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Signalling disruption causes up to 5-hour delays for KTM Komuter, ETS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/signalling-disruption-causes-up-to-5-hour-delays-for-ktm-komuter-ets",
        "published": "2026-09-27T07:14:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Signalling fault throws KTM Komuter and ETS schedules off track, delays top five hours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/signalling-fault-throws-ktm-komuter-and-ets-schedules-off-track",
        "published": "2026-09-27T07:39:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}