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Kelana Jaya Line resumes full service after morning signal malfunction
Rapid KL's Kelana Jaya Line resumed normal operations on September 15 following a signalling fault that disrupted morning commuter services. The incident caused delays across the key transit route serving central Kuala Lumpur.
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The Light Rail Transit line experienced disruptions during peak morning hours when a signalling system failure forced operators to implement manual train operations and reduce service frequency. Commuters experienced extended wait times as Rapid KL's technical team worked to diagnose and resolve the issue.
Rapid KL confirmed that engineers identified the fault and rectified it by mid-morning, allowing the line to gradually restore service to normal intervals. The company did not specify the precise cause of the malfunction or provide details on the number of commuters affected.
The Kelana Jaya Line is one of Kuala Lumpur's busiest rapid transit routes, serving residential areas and commercial districts across the Klang Valley. Service disruptions on the line have significant impact on daily commuter patterns across the capital region.
Rapid KL urged commuters to plan for potential minor delays as services fully stabilized. The incident highlights ongoing maintenance challenges facing the city's aging rapid transit infrastructure.