Disruption on Ampang LRT line due to track alignment problem, says RapidKL

 

Commuters were left stranded at a few stations this morning due to a service disruption affecting the Ampang LRT line. (Twitter pic)

PETALING JAYA: The Ampang LRT line is facing delays in services this morning due to a “kinked track alignment” near the Bandaraya station.

RapidKL said preliminary observations showed that this was due to structural damage to a pillar in the area, believed to be a result of construction work nearby.

“The Ampang LRT service will operate at a lower speed and this will cause delays – nine minutes within the central business district and 18 minutes outside,” it said in a statement.

RapidKL also said Rapid Rail’s engineers are on site to assess the situation with structural experts to ensure safety and soundness of the affected area.

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It added that as a safety measure, Rapid Rail has decided to close off the line between the Masjid Jamek and Bandaraya stations.

“Trains from Putra Heights will be rerouted to Plaza Rakyat and trains from Sentul Timur will be sent back to the Bandaraya station,” it said.

RapidKL said free shuttle services are also provided between the Hang Tuah, Bandaraya, and Sentul Timur stations.

Earlier, FMT reported delays on the Ampang and Sri Petaling LRT lines due to a crack in a main pillar near the Bandaraya station.

Following this, RapidKL has activated alternative train services between the Plaza Rakyat and Masjid Jamek stations every six minutes, and between the Sentul Timur and Bandaraya stations every six minutes.

RapidKL has advised users to seek alternative means of transportation for their commute this morning. - FMT