SHAH ALAM — The long-anticipated Shah Alam LRT Line is moving steadily toward completion, but Prasarana Malaysia Bhd emphasises that reliability and safety validation must be fully satisfied before the system is opened to the public.
Head of Operations Mohd Ariffin Idris said the project is now in one of its most critical phases — fault-free running tests. Each of the 22 trains must complete operational mileage without faults while being closely monitored by APAD.
So far, three trains have successfully completed required mileage but will still undergo reassessment to ensure they meet every technical criterion.
Earlier this month, Prasarana confirmed that unresolved system stability and software concerns meant the line could not commence this year. CEO Amir Hamdan reiterated that only when every technical element — including signalling, communications, rolling stock software and network integration — is proven stable, will a launch date be announced.
Prasarana also signalled its readiness to collaborate on future rail expansion under the Selangor Government’s Kita Selangor Rail Line proposal, leveraging decades of public transport expertise to support state rail development.