SEPANG, June 21 — The Aerotrain service at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will resume operations at 10am on July 1, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
The service is currently in its final testing phase to ensure all safety aspects are at the highest level before it is opened to users.
“I would like to announce that the Aerotrain project has been completed, and various trials have been conducted to ensure its safety.
“(At present) the Aerotrain is undergoing trials and several final tests in the coming days, including one of the most important — the Emergency Response test,” he said at a press conference after inspecting the service today.
The Aerotrain, which has been the backbone of KLIA’s internal transport system since the airport opened in 1998, was suspended in March 2023 following a breakdown.
Loke said the new Aerotrain, comprising three carriages, offers high-quality service and can carry up to 270 passengers per trip.
“There are three coaches, and each can accommodate 90 passengers, so one trip can carry 270 people.
“There are two trains operating alternately, and in total, we have three train sets, with two running at all times and one acting as a backup train,” he said.
To ensure the Aerotrain remains in good condition, the service will operate on both tracks during peak hours and on a single track during off-peak hours.
“We also want to ensure the trains are well-maintained in terms of safety, and that is something very important.
“That is why we have taken time to carry out various tests, including those monitored by the Land Public Transport Agency,” Loke said.
The resumption of the Aerotrain service is crucial in preparation for the Visit Malaysia 2026 and to strengthen operations as Malaysia holds the Asean chairmanship this year.
“There will be more meetings coming up for Asean in the next few months until the end of the year, where another summit will be held in Kuala Lumpur,” he said.
Loke added that the shuttle bus service will be maintained even after the Aerotrain resumes, so KLIA passengers can use both services.
“We want to ensure smooth travel and passenger movement within KLIA,” he said.
Also present were Transport Ministry secretary-general Datuk Jana Santhiran Muniayan, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani, and MAHB chief operating officer Gordon Stewart.
— Bernama
