KLANG, Jan 30 — The Fault-Free Run (FFR) tests for the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line project, implemented by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, are expected to be fully completed by February 28.
Its group chief operating officer (strategy and development) Prodyut Dutt said the process involves 22 train sets and will be followed by trial runs and operations once the testing phase is concluded.
“For the first group involving six trains, completion is expected today, with five having passed the FFR tests. Meanwhile, the second group involving eight trains is at the final stage of testing, having reached 82 per cent completion and is expected to be fully completed by February 2.
“Immediately after the testing process for both groups is completed, the contractor will be given seven days to improve the software and operations, before proceeding with tests for the third group involving eight trains.
“At this stage, we cannot set an exact date for the opening of this line as we are prioritising passenger safety and system stability to avoid the risk of technical issues,” he said during a special media conference at the Johan Setia Depot today.
Prodyut added that 33 technical issues involving software errors, including signalling, communication, and operational control systems, were identified during the FFR testing.
“However, all of these issues have been resolved. Among the main benchmarks emphasised are the absence of emergency brake use, the accuracy of train stopping, and the smooth operation of doors.
“A total of 800 staff have been deployed along this line, covering the technical, operations, safety, and station sectors, with 20 per cent comprising experienced personnel to maintain service standards,” he said.
Previously, Prasarana said that the LRT Shah Alam Line did not commence operations last year, despite being targeted for September 30, 2025. This was attributed to the discovery of several issues encountered during testing on the trains since August 26.
The LRT Shah Alam Line connects Bandar Utama to Johan Setia in Klang via Shah Alam, spanning 37.8km, including 2.5km of underground track, and involving 20 stations.
