{
  "id": 11834030,
  "title": "Cable theft disrupts services on Putrajaya MRT line",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/cable-theft-disrupts-services-on-putrajaya-mrt-line",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T02:58:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/04/cable-theft-disrupts-services-on-putrajaya-mrt-line"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Services on the Putrajaya MRT line were temporarily halted on Wednesday morning due to a cable theft near the Taman Equine station, which led to a loss of power supply. Rapid KL reported the incident occurring around 5:25 AM, after a train was unable to move at the station. Technical teams were dispatched to inspect and repair the damaged cable, aiming to restore power and train services. To facilitate passengers during this disruption, alternative train services and free shuttle buses were activated. Trains departing from Kwasa Damansara would return at the UPM station, while those from UPM would terminate at the 16 Sierra station, both at 10-minute intervals. A shuttle train between 16 Sierra and Putrajaya Sentral would operate at seven-minute intervals. Free shuttle buses would run between multiple stations at intervals of 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Passengers could anticipate longer waiting times, especially at UPM, 16 Sierra, and Putrajaya Sentral stations. Those traveling to Sepang via the Express Rail Link (ERL) from Putrajaya Sentral were advised to allow extra time or consider alternative routes through KL Sentral or Bandar Tasik Selatan. Rapid KL emphasized the seriousness of the cable theft, as such incidents can disrupt service operations and safety. Passengers were urged to monitor Rapid KL's social media channels and the MyRapid PULSE app for ongoing service updates.",
  "summary": "Rapid KL says alternative train services and free shuttle buses have been activated following a power supply disruption near the Taman Equine station.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : MRT Putrajaya Line Services Delayed Due To Cable Theft - Rapid KL",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/general-mrt-putrajaya-line-services-delayed-due-to-cable-theft-rapid",
        "published": "2026-10-04T01:58:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Putrajaya Line train services delayed after power supply disrupted by cable theft",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/putrajaya-line-train-services-delayed-after-power-supply-disrupted-by",
        "published": "2026-10-04T02:17:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Cable theft disrupts services on Putrajaya MRT line",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/cable-theft-disrupts-services-on-putrajaya-mrt-line-11836310",
        "published": "2026-10-04T02:58:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Cable theft disrupts MRT Putrajaya Line, with longer waits at UPM, 16 Sierra and Putrajaya Sentral",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/cable-theft-disrupts-mrt-putrajaya-line-with-longer-waits-at-upm-16",
        "published": "2026-10-04T04:20:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}