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Light Rail Transit Network in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Guide - Transport
Kuala Lumpur's rail-based transit
system consists of two light rail transit lines, one monorail, two commuter rail
system, and one airport rail link.
Different companies operate the various systems and developed them separately at
different times. As a result, many of the lines do not integrate well, making
transferring from system to system inconvenient for passengers. Moving from one
system to another often require a lot of walking, stair-climbing, escalator-use
and even crossing busy roads. For example, the KL Monorail's "KL Sentral"
station is a 140 m walk away through a busy bazaar and a busy road.
Rapid KL operates the Kelana Jaya Rail Line (previously known as PUTRA) and the
Ampang Rail Line (previously known as STAR).
 Ampang
Rail Line (previously known as STAR)
running through 25 stations covering the far corners of the Klang Valley, the
system links Sentul Timur, Ampang and Sri Petaling through the city centre.
The train frequencies also vary, arriving at stations every four to six minutes
during peak hours (between 7.30am to 9.00am on Mondays to Saturdays and between
4.30pm and 7.30pm on Mondays to Fridays). At all other times, train frequencies
are reduced to a train every six to ten minutes.
The train service starts at all stations at 6.00am. The last trains from Ampang
and Sri Petaling to Sentul Timur leave at 11.30pm whereas the last trains from
Sentul Timur to Ampang and Sri Petaling leave at 11.30pm.
Useful Links ~
• Train
Frequency for Ampang Line
By Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras (RAPID KL)
 Kelana
Jaya Rail Line (previously known as PUTRA)
Covers a total distance of 29 km linking the eastern and western suburbs of
Kuala Lumpur servicing some of Kuala Lumpur's most affluent and heavily
populated areas.
Starts from the Depot in Lembah Subang and ends at Terminal PUTRA in Gombak
All trains are fully air-conditioned and provide a service level of 90 seconds
during peak hours and between 3 minutes (3) to ten (10) minutes during off-peak
hours.
The service is provided from 6.00 a.m until 12.00 midnight, on Monday -
Saturday, and 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. on Sunday and Public Holidays.
Useful Links ~
• Train Frequency
for Kelana Jaya Line
By Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras (RAPID KL)
 KL
Monorail
The system consists of two parallel elevated tracks running 8.6 km with that
serves a total of 11 stations located along the southeast and northeast regions
of Kuala Lumpur,.
Begining from the Titwangsa Station at Jalan Tun Razak in the north, it passes
through Kuala Lumpur's 'Golden Triangle' (central business district) before
reaching KL Sentral in Brickfields.
Of the 11 stations, 4 are designated as "integrated stations" that are used as
interchanges to and from the Ampang Line, Kelana Jaya Line or other transit
services provided at Kuala Lumpur Sentral.
Certain stations are situated above roadways, or are slightly longer than
others. Each station is also designated with a sponsor, with route maps
associating each station with a particular company.
Useful Links ~
• Information on KL
Monorail
By Monorail System Sdn Bhd (KLMS)
 KTM
Komuter
This electrified commuter train service operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Berhad, caters especially to commuters working in Kuala Lumpur and the
surrounding suburban areas without being caught in traffic congestion. Coaches
are modern and air-conditioned. It consists of two
lines, namely the Sentul-Port Klang and Rawang-Seremban lines, as well as a
shuttle service from Rawang to Kuala Kubu Bharu
Transfers between the two lines can be done at KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur and
Rapid stations. Passengers continuing their journey on the Rawang-Kuala Kubu
Bharu shuttle service have to change trains at Rawang station.
 KLIA
Ekspres
Is a non-stop, airport rail link service between Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL
Sentral) and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) (at the KLIA ERL
station) in Malaysia. The service is run by Express Rail Link Snd. Bhd. The
non-stop 57 kilometer journey takes around 28 minutes with trains departing at
15 minute intervals during peak hours and 20 minute intervals during off-peak
hours.
First train: 0500hrs / Last train: 0000hrs.
Peak Hours: 0500hrs - 0900hrs & 1600hrs - 2200hrs
Off-Peak Hours: 0900hrs - 1600hrs & 2200hrs - 0000hrs
KLIA Ekspres air-conditioned carriages are equipped with comfortable contoured
seats, a washroom, overhead racks for light luggage and tiered racks for large
luggage. Special wheelchair seat compartments have been allocated on board for
the disabled
Travellers from KL Sentral to KLIA can purchase the tickets to board the KLIA
Ekspress at the KL City Air Terminal (KL CAT) which is an integral part of the
KL Sentral transport hub while travellers from KLIA to KL Sentral may purchase
their tickets after their arrival at KL Sentral. Ticketing is done either by
automated ticketing machines or by ticketing staff at the stations
The service shares the line with KLIA Transit, which stops at all stations along
the line.
Useful Links ~
• KLIA Ekspres
- Fares / Schedules
By Express Rail Link (ERL)
 KLIA
Transit
KLIA Transit is a rail service linking Kuala Lumpur and the Kuala Lumpur
International Airport (KLIA) but unlike the direct airport express service, KLIA
Transit stops at three other stations.
Both KLIA Transit and KLIA Ekspres services are often referred to by Malaysians
simply as the ERL, or Express Rail Link.
Useful Links ~
• KLIA Transit
- The Stations / The Fares / Schedules
By Express Rail Link (ERL)
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