Kuala Lumpur: KLIA Transit services between KL Sentral and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) have been increased to accommodate passenger needs, in light of road closures for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit to Malaysia beginning today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, train frequency will be increased to every 15 minutes during the evening peak hours from 3 pm to 8 pm today, with a similar frequency scheduled for the morning peak hours from 6 am to 11 am on Thursday.

‘Travellers to and from the airport are encouraged to take advantage of the additional train services for a smoother and more reliable journey,’ it said in a Facebook post. President Xi’s visit is at the invitation of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and marks a continuation of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations that have spanned over five decades. It is his second official visit to Malaysia, following his first in 2013.

The special aircraft carrying the Chinese leader is scheduled to land at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport this evening.

Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said a total of 17 routes have been identified for temporary closures lasting between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the movement of the delegation.