LRT train derailment: Prasarana ordered to submit full report immediately

Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, the operator of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, faces stern directives to submit a comprehensive report following a train derailment near Chan Sow Lin station. The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) is spearheading the investigation, aiming to pinpoint the exact causes of the incident. This includes scrutinizing whether any non-compliance, negligence, or breaches of operating licenses contributed to the derailment.

APAD has taken the incident seriously, conducting immediate site inspections to assess the situation and ensure prompt action from the operator. The initial inspection was led by APAD's Director-General, accompanied by representatives from the Rail Enforcement and Rail Planning divisions. A follow-up inspection later that afternoon involved representatives from the Ministry of Transport to review initial findings, operational safety, and necessary follow-up measures.

Following the incident, the Ministry of Transport instructed APAD to impose the maximum penalties on Prasarana. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook emphasized that Prasarana's Board of Directors must take serious action, including dismissals, against those found negligent. APAD has launched an immediate investigation to thoroughly examine the incident, focusing on adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), asset maintenance, safety systems, and train operations. The agency stressed that user safety and the reliability of the public transport system are non-negotiable.