SHAH ALAM, June 27 — The LRT3 Shah Alam Line, spanning 37.8km from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia, has been completed and is ready for passenger service.
Shah Alam line chief Mohd Ariffin Idris confirmed that its launch of the line, which is set to benefit some two million residents, will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a ceremony tomorrow.
He added that Anwar will announce the time and date for the commercial opening of the 20-station route at the event.
“The new stations are Bandar Utama, Kayu Ara, BU 11, Damansara Idaman, Subang, Glenmarie 2, Kerjaya, Stadium Shah Alam, Dato’ Menteri, and UiTM Shah Alam.
“The remaining 10 stations are Seksyen 7 Shah Alam, Bandar Baru Klang, Pasar Klang, Jalan Meru, Jambatan Kota, Taman Selatan, Seri Andalas, Klang Jaya, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, and Johan Setia,” he told reporters during a recent pre-opening media ride on the new service.
Passengers will enjoy seamless transfers, Ariffin explained, with connections to the Kajang Line via BU 11 and to the Kelana Jaya Line via Glenmarie 2.
To further ease commutes, the network is supported by 40 feeder buses across 13 routes with 323 stops, all for just RM1 per ride, from 6am to 11.30pm.
“We also offer Rapid On-Demand van services, with 44 vans serving 20 zones at RM2 per trip, available during the same operating hours,” he said.
He added that both feeder bus routes and van services will be fine-tuned based on commuter demand and travel patterns once the Shah Alam Line is up and running.
For those with private vehicles, 2,300 parking bays are available across the Kayu Ara, Damansara Idaman, Pasar Besar Klang, Sri Andalas, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, and Johan Setia stations.
Ariffin revealed that Prasarana Malaysia Bhd is aiming to draw 67,000 daily passengers in the first year, with that figure expected to surge to 117,708 per day within five years.
The Shah Alam Line is also embracing sustainability, he said, with green features such as inverter-based air conditioning and smart cooling systems, while stations have been carefully designed to maximise natural airflow and daylight.
Accessibility is another key priority, with all stations equipped with wheelchair ramps, disability-friendly toilets, and reserved seating for people with disabilities in every carriage.
