The long-awaited Gentle Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line, often known as the Shah Alam LRT, is predicted to start operations by the tip of this month, in accordance with Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. Talking to reporters yesterday, he mentioned the undertaking is at the moment present process its closing trial operations.
Loke added that the federal government is assured the road can be able to welcome passengers as soon as all remaining exams and operational procedures have been accomplished. Whereas the precise launch date has but to be confirmed, the minister mentioned an official announcement can be made throughout the subsequent two weeks.
The upcoming opening marks the end result of a undertaking that has been years within the making. Stretching 37.8km between Bandar Utama and Johan Setia, the road options 25 stations that can serve communities throughout Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Klang, and Bandar Bukit Tinggi.
A Lengthy-Delayed Mission
LRT3 was initially scheduled to start operations a number of years in the past however skilled a number of delays following a significant price rationalisation train that considerably diminished the undertaking’s scope. A number of parts that had been initially omitted had been later reinstated as building progressed.
The undertaking additionally made headlines earlier this yr after Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed that the principle contractors concerned within the line’s growth would collectively pay RM2.73 million in liquidated damages because of delays in assembly the revised completion schedule. As soon as operational, LRT3 is predicted to enhance connectivity between the western hall of Selangor and present rail providers.
Moreover, the Shah Alam line is about to serve three main areas within the Klang Valley, Bandar Utama, Shah Alam, and Klang, with a complete of 20 stations alongside its route. Amongst these are two interchange stations: Bandar Utama, which connects to the MRT Kajang Line, and Glenmarie, which hyperlinks to the LRT Kelana Jaya Line. Under is the entire listing of stations:
- Bandar Utama
- Kayu Ara
- BU 11
- Damansara Idaman
- SS7
- Glenmarie
- Kerjaya
- Stadium Shah Alam
- Dato Menteri
- UiTM Shah Alam
- Bandar Baru Klang
- Pasar Besar Klang
- Jalan Meru
- Klang
- Taman Selatan
- Seri Andalas
- Klang Jaya
- Bandar Bukit Tinggi
- Johan Setia
(Supply: The Edge Malaysia)
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