Four derailed LRT carriages removed for inspection
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Four derailed LRT carriages near Chan Sow Lin Station have been removed and sent for inspection.
- Rapid KL stated that technical teams are working to restore normal service as soon as possible.
- The derailment had previously caused disruptions to the Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT line.
Four derailed Light Rail Transit (LRT) carriages near the Chan Sow Lin Station have been successfully removed from the scene and transported to the depot for further examination. Rapid KL announced that the process of moving the carriages began after technical teams completed the connection between the train carriages and specialized track vehicles, enabling a safe and controlled removal.
The company's technical teams are continuing recovery efforts at the site to ensure that the service can return to normal operations in the near future. "The four carriages that have been successfully lifted back onto the tracks have now been brought back to the depot for inspection and further action by the technical team," Rapid KL stated on Facebook.
The four carriages that have been successfully lifted back onto the tracks have now been brought back to the depot for inspection and further action by the technical team.
"Work is being actively carried out to ensure that safe and comfortable travel for passengers can be restored as soon as possible," the statement added. Previously, the LRT service on the Ampang/Sri Petaling line, which was affected by the derailment incident near Chan Sow Lin Station, was fully reactivated on Wednesday. The derailment on Thursday caused delays as one train became immobilized, disrupting the schedule for the affected route.
Work is being actively carried out to ensure that safe and comfortable travel for passengers can be restored as soon as possible.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.