Rapid KL has begun installing platform safety barriers at stations along the Kelana Jaya and Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT lines, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve passenger safety and the overall travel experience. The installation work started on 1 August 1 2026, with the Putra Heights station selected as the pilot site for the project.
As of 26 September, Rapid KL says installation at the station was already 85% complete, with it set to serve as a reference for the phased rollout at other stations. The operator said the pilot will allow it to test and refine the barriers’ design, installation methods and operational aspects before expanding the initiative across the network.
Starting With Putra Heights
Putra Heights was selected because it serves as an interchange station for both the Kelana Jaya and Ampang/Sri Petaling lines. According to Rapid KL, using the station as the starting point will allow the installation and operational processes to be properly assessed before they are applied elsewhere.
“Passenger safety is always our top priority,” said Dr Prodyut Dutt, Prasarana Group Chief Operating Officer (Strategy and Development) and acting Group President and Chief Executive Officer. “The installation of these platform safety barriers is another proactive measure to enhance safety at stations, while also instilling confidence in passengers as they wait for and board trains.”
He added that the implementation at Putra Heights would allow Rapid KL to fine-tune the installation and operational aspects before the project is extended to other stations. The operator said the barriers are part of its efforts to create a safer and more comfortable station environment for commuters.
Rollout To Be Done In Phases
Rapid KL adds that the platform safety barriers will be installed at stations along the Kelana Jaya and Ampang/Sri Petaling lines, with the exception of five underground stations on the Kelana Jaya Line. These being Ampang Park, KLCC, Kampung Baru, Dang Wangi and Masjid Jamek. Meanwhile, newer Klang Valley rail systems such as the Kajang and Putrajaya MRT lines were equipped with platform screen doors from the outset.
Platform doors have also been retrofitted at KL Monorail stations in stages, although the relatively new Shah Alam LRT line does not currently have them. It remains unclear whether the latter will receive platform safety barriers in the future.
To minimise disruption to train services, Rapid KL said installation will be carried out in stages and coordinated with its daily maintenance schedules. Phase 1 is expected to be fully completed by mid-2027.
Comes Amid Recent LRT Track Incidents
The installation also comes after several recent incidents involving passengers ending up on LRT tracks, although Rapid KL did not directly link the project to any particular incident. Just last week, a passenger fell onto the tracks at Wangsa Maju LRT station, with the incident prompting the activation of the line’s Platform Intrusion Emergency Stop system.
Earlier in April, a woman was trapped underneath a train at Abdullah Hukum LRT station after falling onto the tracks. She was subsequently rescued and sustained injuries in the incident, which also affected services along the Kelana Jaya Line.
Rapid KL, however, has not disclosed how many stations will receive the barriers under Phase 1, nor the total number of stations covered by the wider rollout. We have reached out to Prasarana and Rapid KL for clarification on these details, as well as whether the Shah Alam LRT will eventually be fitted with similar safety measures, but have yet to receive a response.
(Source: Rapid KL [press release])
