KLCC LRT station back in operation after electrical fire, says Rapid Rail

 

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd said the fire, which broke out at about 3.50pm, damaged an air-conditioning control panel. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

The KLCC LRT station returned to operation this evening after being temporarily closed because of an electrical fire.

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd said the station was reopened in stages to passengers from 5.52pm.

It said the 3.51pm fire damaged an air-conditioning control panel.

“Personnel on duty at the station managed to control and extinguish the fire.

“A fire and rescue team arrived at the location at 4.24pm to investigate the cause of the fire and ensure the station’s safety for passengers,” it said in a statement on Facebook tonight.

Rapid Rail said passengers are also advised to use the free shuttle buses provided from the KLCC station to connect to the Dang Wangi and Ampang Park stations.

“As an alternative travel option, passengers may also take the Kelana Jaya line from Ampang Park and Kampung Baru stations; the Putrajaya line from the Ampang Park and Persiaran KLCC stations, and the KL Monorail line from the Bukit Nanas station,” it said. - FMT