KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), through the Transport Ministry, has issued a RM100,000 compound to Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd over a crash at the Subang Depot on December 12, 2024.
In a statement today, APAD said the compound was issued for an offence under Section 101(7)(e) of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715) due to non-compliance with maintenance guidelines set by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
According to APAD, the 3.36am incident involved a brake system failure of a shunting machine operated by Rapid Rail, which led to a collision with a Speeder 3 machine.
“The crash resulted in one death and three injuries to Rapid Rail staff, in addition to serious damage to the Grinder, Speeder 3, and shunting machines, with estimated losses totaling RM574,550.
“The investigation found that Rapid Rail, as the licensed operator, failed to ensure the rail alignment and machinery were in a safe condition for operation, thereby committing an offence under Section 101(7)(e) of Act 715,” the statement said.
APAD added that under Section 101(10) of the same act, if convicted, the guilty party could be fined not more than RM500,000, imprisonment up to three years, or both.
Consequently, the agency emphasised that the safety of land public transport is of the highest priority and cannot be taken lightly under any circumstances.
According to APAD, this enforcement serves not only as a measure of legal compliance, but also as a stern reminder to all rail service operators to ensure maintenance is performed according to established technical standards and that adequate training is provided to the staff involved.
“The decision to issue this compound also considered public interest and the principle of accountability in ensuring the integrity of the country’s rail transport system.
“APAD remains committed to strengthening monitoring and enforcement activities to ensure every operator fully complies with legal requirements, operational needs, and established safety standards,” the statement read.
