The government wants to stick to its target of launching the LRT3 Shah Alam Line by December 31, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. However, he indicated that the final date for the opening of the project had not yet been set and will only be confirmed once all testing phases have been completed to the satisfaction of the authorities. New Straits Times reports.
“The final target date for the operation of the LRT3 or Shah Alam line has been revised to December 31. However, this depends on the results of our tests. This is because the final phase of testing currently underway is one of the most crucial aspects for the railway service,” he told Dewan Rakyat.
He said trial sessions had been carried out in recent weeks to ensure there would be no technical disruptions once the line opened, and that additional testing, including operational readiness assessments, would follow. “This includes the stations, the rail system, the workforce and so on. We have the period from now until December 31, just over a month, to complete them,” he said.
Loke added that Rapid Rail has hired 956 employees for the project, who will perform roles in operational, engineering, technical and other areas to ensure smooth and safe service once the line is operational.
On August 26, Loke had announced that the line, which was originally scheduled to open on September 30, had been given a new end-of-year timeline. He said several more tests were needed, causing a slight delay.
The 37km line will include 25 stations from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia, with interchanges at Bandar Utama (Kajang MRT) and Glenmarie (Kelana Jaya LRT). Since the change of government in 2018, the country has undergone several changes, especially in the areas of downsizing and cost savings. Once operational, the rail project is expected to benefit more than two million residents of the Klang Valley.
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