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KLIA Aerotrain Set for Software Overhaul After 20,000 Operating Hours
The automated people mover connecting Kuala Lumpur International Airport's main terminal and satellite building will undergo a scheduled software upgrade. Bus services will maintain passenger transfers during the maintenance period.
LSN Malaysia ·
The aerotrain system at KLIA will enter a planned maintenance phase to conduct a comprehensive software upgrade following 20,000 operational hours of service. The modernisation initiative aims to enhance the system's performance and reliability for continued operations.
During the upgrade and testing period, airport authorities will deploy bus services to maintain seamless connectivity between the main terminal building and the satellite terminal. This contingency arrangement ensures passengers experience no disruption to their ground transportation options while the work is underway.
The upgrade represents routine maintenance for the high-capacity automated transit system, which has been instrumental in reducing passenger transfer times at the airport. The schedule allows the system to be serviced and updated while maintaining full operational capacity through alternative transport arrangements.
No specific timeline for the completion of the software upgrade has been announced, though airport operators have emphasised their commitment to minimising passenger inconvenience during the maintenance window.