Transport Minister Anthony Loke said he has directed the Land Public Transport Agency to impose the “maximum punishment” against Prasarana Malaysia Bhd after an LRT train derailed this morning.
The agency has immediately launched an investigation into the incident, he said, warning that Prasarana’s senior management would not be spared from accountability.
He stressed that the company could no longer maintain a “business-as-usual” attitude following the incident.
“Safety standards and the reliability of public transport services are not matters that can be compromised.
“Serious action, including dismissals, must be taken by the Prasarana board against anyone who is negligent in their duty to restore public confidence in the reliability of rail services under Prasarana,” he said.
Report to be made public
Additionally, Loke announced that the Transport Ministry has also established a special task force to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the derailment.
Loke said he instructed the findings to be submitted to the cabinet as soon as possible, with the report also to be made public.
He added that public transport safety and service reliability could not be compromised under any circumstances.
Earlier today, Rapid KL confirmed one of its trains had derailed while passing through the track switch area near Chan Sow Lin station, causing disruptions along the Ampang-Sri Petaling line.
All 25 passengers onboard during the incident were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
In response, alternative train services and free shuttle buses were activated across affected stations to maintain passenger movement while recovery efforts were underway. - Mkini
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