Ampang and Sri Petaling lines extension
| Ampang and Sri Petaling lines extension | |
|---|---|
.jpg) LRT viaduct is being built under the extension project in Puchong | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Opened |
| Owner | Prasarana Malaysia |
| Locale | Malaysia |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 11 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Klang Valley Integrated Transit System |
| Services | 1 |
| Operator(s) | RapidKL |
| Depot(s) | Putra Heights |
| History | |
| Opened | 30 June 2016 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 17.7 km |
| Operating speed | 70 km/h |
The Ampang and Sri Petaling lines extension is an extension of the Sri Petaling line completed in 2016, extending 17.7 kilometres from Sri Petaling to Putra Heights, Malaysia.
History
[edit]Extensions to the LRT Kelana Jaya Line and Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines (formerly known as PUTRA and STAR LRT, respectively) were proposed by the Malaysian government in 2006. The proposal suggested extensions from Kelana Jaya and Sri Petaling to USJ and Puchong, respectively, converging at Putra Heights.[1][note 1] The extension is named the "LRT Extension Project" (LEP) and will be part of a RM10 billion plan to expand Kuala Lumpur's public transport network.
The proposed extension included 17.7 km of elevated track to serve 11 new stations and extended the line terminus from Sri Petaling to Putra Heights.[2]
Opening
[edit]The initial section of the extension opened on 31 October 2015, with four new stations: Awan Besar, Muhibbah, Alam Sutera and Kinrara BK 5. The fare of the extension was free for one month while passengers had to change trains at Sri Petaling.[3] The second section opened five months later to Bandar Puteri, with intermediate stations at IOI Puchong Jaya, Pusat Bandar Puchong and Taman Perindustrian Puchong.[4]
The final extension, inclusive of the Kelana Jaya line, was completed and opened on 30 June 2016. The new stations along this extension are at Puchong Perdana, Puchong Prima, Putra Heights.[5]
Fare increases are based on the distance traveled on the extension.[6]
Services and rolling stock
[edit]For the extension, 50 new sets of six-car light rail vehicles (LRV) were ordered from CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. Eight sets served the initial section from Sri Petaling to Kinrara BK 5. The trains were designed to provide more comfort for commuters. The new trains are equipped with wheelchair compartments, designated priority seating, walkthrough carriages, stainless steel seats, onboard destination displays, an integrated dynamic route map, and CCTV cameras for additional security, providing the line with these features for the first time.[7][8][9]
Infrastructure
[edit]As part of a green initiative, the extension includes green practices. Energy-efficient lights and rainwater harvesting systems were installed in every station. Windows were designed to allow sunlight into the stations. Construction utilized sustainable materials and recycling practices.[10]
Notes and references
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ In addition to these two extensions, a new line between Kota Damansara and Cheras (later to become the Kajang line) was proposed to improve public transport in the Klang Valley.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Kota Damansara-Cheras Rail Line Right on Track". The Star. 15 June 2008. Archived from the original on 27 October 2018.
- ^ "George Kent-Lion Pacific JV gets Ampang Line extension job". Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "RapidKL: Free Rides on Ampang Line LRT Extension for One Month". The Star. 27 October 2015. Archived from the original on 25 November 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "Prasarana announces partial opening of Sri Petaling LRT line". 28 March 2016. Archived from the original on 28 November 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT Line Extension to Open on June 30 as Scheduled". New Straits Times. 25 June 2016. Archived from the original on 26 June 2016.
- ^ "Integrated Fare Table". RapidKL. 25 July 2017. Archived from the original on 25 November 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "'Amy' to hit the tracks in October". The Star. Kuala Lumpur. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ Cheong, Sam (28 February 2014). "RapidKL gets 50 coaches for Ampang Line route". The Star. Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Ampang Line to get new trains in 2015". The Star. Kuala Lumpur. 21 October 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Extensions of Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines proceeding smoothly". The Star. 26 April 2014. Archived from the original on 25 November 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
