Kuala lumpur: The track on the Ampang/Sri Petaling Light Rail Transit (LRT) line, which was disrupted by a train derailment near the Chan Sow Lin Station yesterday, is expected to be operational again on Wednesday (June 3) at the latest. Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated that the affected train is scheduled to be removed today using a crane before track repair works commence.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the incident occurred during a track-switching process when the first carriage of the six-carriage train was on the correct track, but the carriages behind veered onto the track heading towards Ampang. This caused the force from the rear carriages to pull the front carriage off the track, resulting in the derailment of the first and second carriages. Loke emphasized the necessity of a thorough investigation into why the switch system or track-switching equipment did not function as expected.

Loke announced the establishment of an independent special task force, excluding representatives of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana). The task force is led by Chief Air Accident Inspector of the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Major General Tan Chee Kee and includes experts in railway engineering. The task force has been given 30 days to complete its investigation report and present it to the Cabinet for follow-up action.

The investigation will determine if the incident was caused by human error, system damage, or system failure. The findings will be made public to ensure transparency. The investigation will also examine Prasarana's maintenance regime, records, and system logs related to the incident, including operations at the Operations Control Centre (OCC), the signaling system, and other factors contributing to the incident.

Loke mentioned that statements will be taken from OCC personnel on duty, the train driver, and other related individuals to ascertain the actual cause of the incident.