The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the Light Rail Transit (LRT) train derailment near the Chan Sow Lin station in Kuala Lumpur, which occurred on Thursday morning. The incident led to major service interruptions, as Rapid KL confirmed the occurrence after videos of the halted train circulated on social media.
APAD reported that it conducted an immediate field inspection following the incident, led by its Director General and involving representatives from the railway oversight and planning departments, to assess the situation and ensure prompt actions by the operator.
Details of the Incident
A second inspection was carried out at 3 PM on Friday, with officials from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) participating to review the initial progress of the investigation, operational safety levels, and necessary follow-up actions. APAD emphasized in a statement that the investigation aims to determine the root cause of the incident, focusing on adherence to standard operating procedures, asset maintenance, safety systems, and train operations.
APAD stressed that the safety of users, the reliability of the railway system, and the integrity of public transport services