Kuala lumpur: Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid KL) is prepared to increase the number and frequency of trains during the ASEAN Summit 2025, which will be held from Oct 26 to 28. Its acting chief executive officer, Nor Azmi Mohd Yusof, stated that the company will review its operating schedule and extend peak hours if necessary to facilitate smoother travel for commuters.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Nor Azmi emphasized that while Rapid KL will operate as usual during the ASEAN Summit, they are aware that several main routes will be closed. “If needed, Rapid KL will deploy additional trains and extend peak-hour frequency to accommodate passengers,” he told a press conference today.
Earlier reports indicated that several major roads and highways in the capital city will be closed in stages from Oct 26 to 28, in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit. The KLCC area is expected to experience heavy traffic, and the public is encouraged to use public transport during the summit.
Nor Azmi also highlighted that the procurement of 27 new train sets (KLAV27) for the Kelana Jaya Line and the installation of automatic platform gates (APG) on the KL Monorail Line were completed in December last year. For the Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines, the tender and contractor appointment processes for APG installation are ongoing, with installation expected to begin at the end of this year and completed within 16 months.
The acting CEO noted that these two lines are currently the only ones without automatic platform gates. To enhance safety, temporary barriers covering up to 70 percent of the platform area have been installed to reduce the risk of passengers falling.
Rapid KL is also reviewing its feeder bus routes and collaborating with the police (PDRM) to ensure smooth bus operations. According to Nor Azmi, these efforts are part of the initiative to achieve an average of 1.35 million passengers daily by December. Furthermore, Rapid KL is enhancing crisis management training for frontline staff and strengthening the role of Incident Commanders for better coordination during service disruptions.