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34-473: Interchange stations The LRT Kelana Jaya Line is a medium-capacity light rapid transit (LRT) line and the first fully automated and driverless rail system in the Klang Valley , Malaysia . It forms part of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System in and around Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia. Servicing 37 stations, the line has 46.4 km (28.8 mi) of grade-separated tracks running mostly on underground and elevated guideways. Formerly known as

68-1220: A pedestrian bridge across the Klang River . Bus hub to Puchong , Subang Airport , Petaling Jaya , Shah Alam and Subang Jaya . Connecting station , without paid area integration, to: Connecting station , without paid-area integration, to  KD01  KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line . Link-bridge access to  KB01  Mid Valley for the KTM Batu Caves-Pulau Sebang Line via KL Eco City , The Gardens Mall & Mid Valley Megamall . Proposed connecting station with  CC31  MRT Circle Line . Exit to KL Gateway Mall. Bus hub to  KT3   PY41  Putrajaya Sentral ( 506 ), Subang Jaya ( 783 ), Sunway Pyramid ( 783 ) and Bandar Utama ( 506/802 ). Connecting station , without paid-area integration, to  KD09   KS02  KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line and KTM KL Sentral-Terminal Skypark Line . Exit to Da Men Mall and The Summit USJ. Cross-platform interchange with  SP31  LRT Sri Petaling Line . The rolling stock,

102-428: Is one of the longest fully automated driverless metro lines in the world. The stations are given in a north–south direction, consists primarily of elevated stops and a handful of underground and at-grade stations. Of the 37 stations, 31 are elevated, Sri Rampai lies at ground level, and five stops ( Masjid Jamek , Dang Wangi , Kampung Baru , KLCC , and Ampang Park ) are underground. The stations, like those of

136-511: Is a bridge built in short sections (called segments), i.e., one piece at a time, as opposed to traditional methods that build a bridge in very large sections. The bridge is made of concrete that is either cast-in-place (constructed fully in its final location) or precast concrete (built at another location and then transported to their final location for placement in the full structure). These bridges are very economical for long spans (more than 100 metres or 330 feet), especially when access to

170-697: Is offered between mainline railways and city metro systems, such as Barking and Stratford stations in London . In some cases, no dedicated underground passage or footbridge is provided, and therefore passengers have to transfer between two parts of a station through city streets. Examples include Kuramae Station of Toei in Tokyo , Japan and Lexington Avenue-59th Street / Lexington Avenue–63rd Street stations in New York City . In many cases, electronic ticketing allows transferring passengers re-admission to

204-476: The Ampang Line . The tunnels were constructed by Hazama Corporation and Hyundai Engineering & Construction . Operations commenced on Section 1 from Subang Depot to Pasar Seni on September 1, 1998. Section 2 from Pasar Seni to Terminal PUTRA (now known as Gombak ), which includes Malaysia's first underground railway, commenced operations on June 1, 1998. Due to financial difficulties, PUTRA-LRT

238-686: The Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines , are styled in several types of architectural designs. Elevated stations, in most parts, were constructed in four major styles with distinctive roof designs for specific portions of the line. KL Sentral station , added later, features a design more consistent with the Stesen Sentral station building. Underground stations, however, tend to feature unique concourse layout and vestibules , and feature floor-to-ceiling platform screen doors to prevent platform-to-track intrusions. 22 stations (including two terminal stations and

272-459: The Klang Valley designed to provide a degree of accessibility for handicapped users. In contrast, handicapped-friendly facilities for the Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines were installed beginning in 2012. The stations have closed-circuit security cameras for security purposes. Northern terminus . Formerly known as Terminal PUTRA . Parking is provided by a multi-storey park-and-ride ,

306-717: The New Territories , Hong Kong, and in the downtown of Lafayette , Indiana . In London and Paris , a number of stations on the Underground in London and the Métro in Paris are interchanges between two or more rapid transit lines. Examples include King's Cross St. Pancras in London, an interchange between six lines and Chatelet in Paris, an interchange between five lines. Segmental bridge A segmental bridge

340-526: The ART rolling stock has remained relatively unchanged; only more holding straps have been added and the labeling has been modified from Putra-LRT to Rapid KL . Some of the rolling stock has the majority of the seats removed for added passenger capacity during rush hours. With the fleet being aged, a tender was released by Prasarana in 2023 for the disposal of 4 2-car trains. On 23 May 2023, two-car train Number 32

374-691: The Kelana Jaya Line and the Sri Petaling Line extension project were targeted to accelerate at the end of March 2011, with commencement of structural works, subject to approval from state government and local authorities. In 2014, completion of the extension was targeted for 2016. On 14 April 2016, Prasarana Malaysia confirmed in a media release that the Kelana line extension would be fully operating on 30 June 2016. The extension begun operation on June 30, 2016, with 13 new stations added to

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408-619: The LED headlights and interior lights, and interior refurbishments such as newer seat design and the installation of additional infotainment systems. Facilities were also added, such as openable windows during emergencies. The first MLR set, TR08, entered service on 15 October 2014. Interchange station Transfer may occur within the same mode, or between rail modes, or to buses (for stations with bus termini attached). Such stations usually have more platforms than single route stations. These stations can exist in either commercial centers or on

442-599: The PUTRA-LRT, it is operated as part of the Rapid KL system by Rapid Rail , a subsidiary of Prasarana Malaysia . The line is named after its former terminus, the Kelana Jaya station . The line is numbered 5 and coloured ruby on official transit maps. With the incorporation of Projek Usahasama Transit Ringan Automatik Sdn Bhd (PUTRA-LRT), construction began on 15 February 1994, about the same time as construction of

476-682: The city outskirts in residential areas. Cities typically plan for land use around interchange stations for development . Passengers may be required to pay extra fare for the interchange if they leave a paid area . With the opening of the Woodside and Birkenhead Dock Street Tramway in 1873, Birkenhead Dock railway station in Birkenhead , England probably became the world's first tram to train interchange station. Verney Junction interchange station in Buckinghamshire , England

510-536: The construction site is restricted. They are also chosen for their aesthetic appeal. The first cantilevered segmental cast-in-place concrete bridge, built in 1930, was Ponte Emílio Baumgart  [ de ] across Rio do Peixe in the state of Santa Catarina of Brazil . It was followed in 1951 by the prestressed concrete bridge across the Lahn River in Balduinstein, Germany  [ de ] ,

544-516: The first of many cantilevered bridges designed by Ulrich Finsterwalder  [ de ] . The first prestressed concrete bridge, assembled by several precast elements, was the Pont de Luzancy  [ fr ] across the river Marne in France , built according to the design by Eugène Freyssinet and commenced in 1940, but due to the war, completed only in 1946. The sequence of construction

578-427: The five subway stations) use a single island platform , while 15 others use two side platforms . Stations with island platforms allow easy interchange between north-bound and south-bound trains without requiring one to walk down or up to the concourse level. The island platform at Putra Heights terminal station is shared with the Sri Petaling Line trains bound for Sentul Timur, allowing cross-platform line interchange at

612-586: The four-car trains will only be fully operational by the end of 2012. On 30 December 2009, 3 of the 35 new four-car trains entered commercial service. In addition to increased capacity up to 950 passengers per trip, new features included seat belts for wheelchair-bound travelers, door alarm lights for hearing impaired, and more handles for standing commuters. In June 2012, several 2-car Innovia ART 200 trains underwent major refurbishment work done by from Hartasuma Consortium. Known as Mid-Life Refurbishments (MLR), these refurbishments include an updated livery, changes of

646-657: The line beyond the Kelana Jaya terminus, the new terminus is now at Putra Heights , where the line meets with the LRT Sri Petaling Line . The line runs from Putra Heights through Kelana Jaya to Gombak , serving the Subang Jaya and Petaling Jaya regions to the south; southwest and central Kuala Lumpur , and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre ; and low-density residential areas further north. At 46.4 km (28.8 mi) in length, it

680-509: The new government-owned Rapid KL in November 2004 under the second phase of the restructuring process. Ownership of their assets remains with Prasarana . In July 2005, the line was rebranded as Kelana Jaya Line, with all station signage changed by 2006. On 29 August 2006, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that the western end would be extended to the suburbs of Subang Jaya ( USJ and Putra Heights ) to

714-767: The only one on the Kelana Jaya Line, and is accessible only using TnG cards. Proposed interchange with   ECR   East Coast Rail Link Exit to The Intermark Mall and The Linc KL. 14 mins walk to  KJ11  Kampung Baru via Saloma Bridge (behind Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery ) which is accessible at Jalan Saloma (the road is beside Menara Public Bank). Exit to Suria KLCC , Avenue K Shopping Mall and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre . Exit to Dataran Merdeka . Interchange station to  KG16  MRT Kajang Line . Connecting station , without paid-area integration, to  KA02  Kuala Lumpur for KTM Batu Caves-Pulau Sebang Line , KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line and KTM ETS via

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748-523: The purchase of 88 Innovia ART 200 cars (22 train sets of 4-cars), with an option for another 13, for RM1.2 billion. The 22 train sets, initially targeted to be delivered from August 2008 onwards, would have four cars each, boosting the carrying capacity of the fleet by 1,500 people. On 7 October 2007, Syarikat Prasarana Negara exercised its option to purchase an additional 52 Innovia ART 200 cars (13 train sets of 4-cars) for € 71 million. The first trains were expected to enter revenue service in 2010. Although

782-432: The running rails was used for accelerating and decelerating the train; additionally, the reaction plate was semi-magnetised, which pulls the train along and helps it slow down. The ART was completely automated and operates without drivers, stopping at stations for a limited amount of time. Nevertheless, manual override control panels were provided at each end of the trains for use in an event of an emergency. The technology

816-488: The south-west of Kuala Lumpur . The extension would be part of a RM10 billion plan to expand Kuala Lumpur's public transport network . The expansion plan would also see the LRT Sri Petaling Line extended to the suburbs of Puchong and the south-west of Kuala Lumpur. The plan also involved the construction of an entirely new line, tentatively called the Kota Damansara–Cheras line , running from Kota Damansara in

850-418: The station. The stations were built to support disabled passengers, with elevators and wheelchair lifts alongside escalators and stairways between the levels. The stations have platform gaps smaller than 5 cm (2.0 in) to allow easy access for the disabled and wheelchair users. They are able to achieve this with: The stations on the Kelana Jaya Line are the earliest rapid transit stations in

884-619: The trains were expected to arrive in August 2008, the manufacturer delayed the delivery to November 2008. Rapid Rail said that the trains will only be usable by September 2009 after having sufficient rolling stocks, power line upgrades, and safety testing. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said in Parliament that the new trains would begin operations by December 2009. However, in July 2009, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak announced that

918-433: The transit system without paying fare a second time, as if they had never left the fare control area in the station (this process is called a "free out-of-system transfer"). There are also bus interchanges , where people can change between different bus routes with no extra fare or only the differences of the fares of the two routes. Examples include Tai Lam Tunnel Bus Interchange and Shing Mun Tunnel Bus Interchange in

952-480: The western portion of the city, to Cheras in the southeast of Kuala Lumpur. As of August 2008, Syarikat Prasarana Negara was reportedly running land and engineering studies for the proposed extension. In September 2009, Syarikat Prasarana Negara began displaying the alignment of the proposed extensions over a 3-month period for feedback. The Kelana Jaya extension would have 13 new stations over 17 km (11 mi) from Kelana Jaya to Putra Heights. Construction

986-470: Was built at the point of two railway lines intersecting each other in open countryside. The station was built in an open remote field being used from 1868 to 1968. The Manhattan Transfer (PRR station) on the Pennsylvania Railroad was located outside Newark, New Jersey in a relatively isolated area, and was used primarily for passenger interchange. Sometimes cross-platform interchange

1020-489: Was essentially identical to that of the Vancouver SkyTrain , which operates in very similar environments. The interior of the ART, like its Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines ' counterparts, consists of plastic seating aligned sideways towards the sides of the train, with one foldable seats for passengers at the end of the cars for wheelchair, and spacing in the middle for standing occupants. Since its launch in 1998,

1054-412: Was expected to commence in early 2010. In November 2010, Prasarana announced that it had awarded RM1.7 billion for first phase of the project. The winners included Trans Resource Corp Bhd for the Kelana Jaya Line extension. UEM Builders Bhd and Intria Bina Sdn Bhd were appointed as subcontractors for the fabrication and supply of segmental box girder jobs for the Kelana Jaya Line. Construction works on

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1088-630: Was in used since the opening of the line in 1998 until 2023, consisted of 35 Innovia ART 200 trains with related equipment and services supplied by the Bombardier Group and train electronics company Quester Tangent . They consisted of two- electric multiple units , which served as either a driving car or trailer car depending on the direction of travel. They were equipped with Linear Induction Motor (LIM) propulsion technology which allowed for operation on tighter curves, with less noise and greatly reduced wheel and track wear. The plating in between

1122-533: Was sent to Megalift, which handled logistics for the train's relocation. Train 32 was repurposed as a prop for disaster management training. It will form part of the simulation site at Pulau Meranti for the Malaysian Search & Rescue Team (SMART) to train on. On November 2023, all unrefurbished 2-car trains had been fully withdrawn from service. On 13 October 2006, Syarikat Prasarana Negara signed an agreement with Bombardier HARTASUMA Consortium for

1156-544: Was wound up by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in April 26, 2002. By September 1, 2002, PUTRA-LRT came under management of Syarikat Prasarana Negara (also known as Prasarana Malaysia ) and renamed "Putraline" under the first phase of the restructuring of Kuala Lumpur's public transport system. Prasarana also takes over STAR-LRT and is renamed "Starline". Operational aspects of the two lines are transferred to

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