Ampang Line LRT Railroad Issue – APAD asks DBKL to halt development in the area until cause is determined
After today’s discovery of a ‘nod’ road near Bandaraya LRT station affected the Ampang LRT Line, the road public transport authority (APAD) has recommended to the mayor of KL that DBKL immediately suspend all activities and development in the railway protection zone (perlindungan area). kereta api) until the real cause is determined and the aspects are secure to be met by the project owner.
APAD’s statement also said that the MOT agency takes this matter seriously and is working with DBKL, the works department (JKR) and Prasarana to determine the actual cause of the bend.
APAD states that based on initial observations, there is a development next to the LRT track located in the Rizab Kedua LRT area and the development started without negotiation with APAD, which is required by law .
The agency instructed Prasarana to provide suitable alternative services to deal with the high volume of passengers, especially during peak hours. The company must also notify the public directly. “APAD will continue to monitor developments including alternative transportation services until the situation returns to normal,” it said.
Earlier today, Rapid KL said it found a ‘twisted’ track near Bandaraya station and decided to blocking access to the line between Masjid Jamek and Bandaraya stations. As a result, the Ampang LRT Line will run at a reduced speed and trains from Putra Heights will return to Plaza Rakyat, while trains from Sentul Timur will return to Bandaraya.
The public transport operator said shuttle service between Hang Tuah and Masjid Jamek stations has been activated. A total of 23 buses are filling the void, so to speak. The routes are Plaza Rakyat to Bandaraya, Sentul Timur to Bandaraya, Bandaraya to Sentul Timur, Hang Tuah to Bandaraya and Bandaraya to Cave Tuah. Support police are present at the affected stations for crowd control.
