Cable theft disrupts MRT Putrajaya Line, with longer waits at UPM, 16 Sierra and Putrajaya Sentral

Rapid KL has announced that train services on the MRT Putrajaya Line are delayed due to a power supply disruption from a cable theft near Taman Equine Station.

The disruption, detected at 5:24 am, is affecting service intervals on the line, with alternative trains and shuttle buses activated to mitigate passenger inconvenience.

Passengers are advised to expect longer travel times, and updates will be provided through Rapid KL's social media and app.

Station staff and auxiliary police are facilitating smooth passenger movement and safety.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Train services on the MRT Putrajaya Line are experiencing delays following a power supply disruption caused by a cable theft incident near Taman Equine Station, according to Rapid KL.

In a statement, Rapid KL said the incident was detected at 5.24 am today when a train was unable to move at Taman Equine Station, prompting its technical team to conduct inspections and repair work to restore the power supply and train services.

Following the disruption, passengers are expected to experience longer waiting times on platforms, particularly at UPM, 16 Sierra and Putrajaya Sentral stations.

To assist passengers in continuing their journeys, alternative train and shuttle bus services have been activated, involving trains from Kwasa Damansara Station turning back at UPM Station at 10-minute intervals, as well as trains operating between UPM and 16 Sierra stations, also at 10-minute intervals.

Shuttle trains between 16 Sierra and Putrajaya Sentral stations are operating at seven-minute intervals, the statement said.

In addition, free shuttle buses are operating between Serdang Jaya, UPM, Taman Equine, Putra Permai, 16 Sierra, Cyberjaya Utara, Cyberjaya City Centre and Putrajaya Sentral stations at intervals of 15 to 20 minutes, depending on current traffic conditions.

Passengers using the Putrajaya Line to travel to Sepang via the ERL service at Putrajaya Sentral are advised to allow for longer travel times due to the disruption.

Rapid KL also advised passengers to use alternative routes via KL Sentral and Bandar Tasik Selatan ERL stations.

“To ensure the safety and smooth movement of passengers, auxiliary police personnel and station staff have been stationed on platforms and in station concourses to assist passengers. Regular announcements on train schedules are also being made at the stations,” it said.

Rapid KL takes the cable theft incident seriously as it could affect the smooth operation of services and operational safety.

It will continue to monitor the situation and provide the latest updates on service status from time to time via its social media platforms and journey-planning app. — Bernama

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Rapid KL宣布，由于Taman Equine站附近发生电缆盗窃事件导致电力供应中断，布城捷运线列车服务延误。

凌晨 5 点 24 分检测到的中断影响了该线路的服务间隔，目前已启用替代列车和接驳巴士以减轻乘客的不便。

建议乘客预计出行时间会延长，Rapid KL 将通过其社交媒体和应用程序提供最新信息。

车站工作人员和辅警正在协助乘客顺利通行，保障乘客安全。

吉隆坡，10 月 4 日讯——据 Rapid KL 消息，由于 Taman Equine 站附近发生电缆盗窃事件导致电力供应中断，布城捷运线列车服务出现延误。

Rapid KL在一份声明中表示，今天凌晨5点24分，一列火车在Taman Equine车站无法行驶，随后发现事故发生，其技术团队立即进行检查和维修工作，以恢复电力供应和列车服务。

受此次中断影响，预计乘客在站台上的等待时间将会延长，尤其是在 UPM、16 Sierra 和 Putrajaya Sentral 车站。

为了帮助乘客继续他们的旅程，已启用替代火车和接驳巴士服务，包括从 Kwasa Damansara 站出发、每 10 分钟一班在 UPM 站折返的火车，以及在 UPM 和 16 Sierra 车站之间运行的火车，也是每 10 分钟一班。

声明称，16 Sierra 和 Putrajaya Sentral 车站之间的接驳列车每七分钟一班。

此外，根据当前的交通状况，Serdang Jaya、UPM、Taman Equine、Putra Permai、16 Sierra、Cyber​​jaya Utara、Cyber​​jaya City Centre 和 Putrajaya Sentral 车站之间也有免费班车运营，每隔 15 至 20 分钟一班。

由于交通中断，建议使用布城线经由布城中央车站的机场快线前往雪邦的乘客预留更长的出行时间。

Rapid KL 还建议乘客使用经由吉隆坡中央车站和南湖镇 ERL 车站的替代路线。

声明称：“为确保乘客安全和顺畅通行，辅警人员和车站工作人员已在站台和车站大厅执勤，为乘客提供帮助。车站也会定期广播列车时刻表。”

Rapid KL 非常重视电缆盗窃事件，因为它可能会影响服务的顺利运行和运营安全。

该公司将继续密切关注事态发展，并通过其社交媒体平台和行程规划应用程序不时发布最新的服务状态信息。——马新社

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