KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today announced that two independent assessors, Alstom and IJMC-PESTECH which review the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) aerotrain’s design, installation, operations and maintenance, are expected to submit their consolidated reports by mid-January 2026.
Meanwhile, the next official update on the aerotrain will be shared in January 2026.
“In the meantime, the aerotrain continues to operate as usual during the day. To ensure uninterrupted passenger movement, the full shuttle bus service will be deployed during off-peak hours nightly (9pm to 7am) to facilitate ongoing validation works,” it said in a statement today.
MAHB today shared updates on the comprehensive action plan (CAP) introduced to address reliability concerns with the KLIA aerotrain.
The CAP, which started on November 15, was led by MAHB, with joint-venture contractors Alstom and IJMC-PESTECH, project consultants, and independent technical assessors.
“Stages 1 and 2, which involved overall inspections, rectification works and simulation testing, have been completed. Verification and rectification works are underway to ensure system integrity and operational safety.
“Stage 3 trial operations will commence as planned and continue through the end of December, during which the system will be tested under various operational scenarios. These trials are a critical step in confirming the effectiveness of the corrective measures before full operational confidence is restored,” read the MAHB statement.
It said it is committed to ensuring passenger safety and comfort while upholding the highest operational standards.
“We thank all passengers for their understanding and cooperation during this period,” MAHB added.
