{
  "id": 6383265,
  "title": "Kelana Jaya LRT track works to begin Sunday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/kelana-jaya-lrt-track-works-to-begin-sunday",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T04:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/09/kelana-jaya-lrt-track-works-to-begin-sunday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rapid KL will begin replacing sections of track along the Kelana Jaya LRT Line from September 13, 2026, in phases until next September. The rail operator announced that seven phases of the project will be carried out, each affecting different station clusters on specific Sundays.\n\nThe first works will take place on September 13, impacting Taman Melati and Gombak stations. Subsequent phases are scheduled for November 15, January 10, March 14, May 9, July 11, September 12, and finally January 24, 2027. The latter phase will also affect Dato Keramat, Jelatek, and Setiawangsa stations.\n\nDuring the disruption period, Rapid KL will provide free shuttle bus services to connect the affected stations. Stations not listed in the project will continue operating as usual. Ticketing machines at the affected stations will be temporarily closed until 9:30am, but users can obtain tickets at station counters or use Rapid KL products and Touch 'n Go for journeys.\n\nTo assist passengers during the works, Rapid KL will deploy station staff, auxiliary police, and Prasarana Troopers. Passengers, especially those traveling on the affected Sunday mornings, are advised to check Rapid KL's website or follow its official social media channels for updates.",
  "summary": "Works will cause disruptions at selected stations on Sunday mornings until September 2027.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kelana Jaya LRT track works to begin Sunday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/kelana-jaya-lrt-track-works-to-begin-sunday-6383674",
        "published": "2026-09-09T04:20:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Rapid KL to begin Kelana Jaya Line track replacement works on Sept 13",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/rapid-kl-to-begin-kelana-jaya-line-track-replacement-works-on-sept-13",
        "published": "2026-09-09T04:51:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}