KLIA Transit

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KLIA Transit
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Express Rail Link
KLIAtransit at KLIA.jpg
A KLIA Transit trainset at a currently disused station platform at KLIA ERL station, which was once used for KLIA Transit services before the opening of klia2.
Overview
OwnerExpress Rail Link
Line number7 (Teal)
LocaleKuala Lumpur - Bandar Tasik Selatan - Putrajaya - KLIA
Termini KT1  KL Sentral
 KT6  klia2
Stations6
Service
TypeCommuter rail (Airport rail link)
SystemERL
Operator(s)Express Rail Link
Rolling stock4 4-car Desiro ET 425 M Articulated EMU
4 4-car CRRC Changchun Articulated EMU
Daily ridership17,987 (Third quarter 2018)[1]
Ridership6.443 million (2017)[1]
History
Opened14 April 2002; 19 years ago (2002-04-14)
Closed4 April 2020; 17 months ago (2020-04-04) (temporary due to the MCO and COVID-19 pandemic[2]
Technical
Line length57 km (35 mi)
CharacterMostly subsurface
Surface (Bandar Tasik Selatan - Salak Tinggi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Conduction systemWith driver
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Legend
5 8 9 Up arrow
 KL Sentral Parking
1210 6
5 9 Down arrow
4 Up arrow
 Bandar Tasik Selatan
Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
1 4 Down arrow
12 14 Up arrow
 Putrajaya & Cyberjaya
14 Down arrow
Kompleks Rel Udara Depot
 Salak Tinggi
Kuala Lumpur
International Airport
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klia2
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Interchange stations

integrated paid area
single fare trip
non-integrated paid area
multiple fare trips
rapid transit
commuter rail
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Location of KLIA Ekspres

KLIA Transit is a commuter rail service which serves as an airport rail link to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Malaysia. It runs from KL Sentral, the main railway station of Kuala Lumpur to KLIA as well as its low-cost terminal, klia2.[3] The line is one of the two services on the Express Rail Link (ERL) system, sharing the same tracks as the KLIA Ekspres. KLIA Transit stops at all stations along the line, whereas KLIA Ekspres runs an express, non-stop between KL Sentral and KLIA/klia2. The ERL is operated by Express Rail Link Sdn. Bhd.

The line is one of the components of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System. It is numbered 7 and coloured Teal on official transit maps.

Line information[]

Stations[]

There are six stations served by KLIA Transit. They are, from north to south:

Station Code Name Platform Type Notes
 KT1  KL Sentral Terminus (Island) Northern terminus.

Common station with  KE1  ERL KLIA Ekspres.

Interchange station, without paid area integration, to:

  •  KA01  KS01  KTM Seremban Line, KTM Port Klang Line, KTM Skypark Link and  ETS  KTM ETS
  •  KJ15  LRT Kelana Jaya Line;
  • Linkbridge access to  MR1  KL Monorail via Nu Sentral shopping mall (KL Sentral Monorail).
  • Linkbridge access to  SBK15  Muzium Negara on the MRT Kajang Line;

Feeder bus T819 to  SBK13  Pusat Bandar Damansara for the MRT Kajang Line.

 KT2  Bandar Tasik Selatan Side Interchange station, without paid area integration, to:
  •  KB04  KTM Seremban Line and  ETS  KTM ETS;
  •  SP15  LRT Sri Petaling Line;
  • Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) Bus Hub

Feeder bus T410 to  SBK26  Taman Connaught for the MRT Kajang Line.

 KT3  Putrajaya & Cyberjaya Side Future interchange to  SSP41  MRT Putrajaya Line,  ECR  MRL East Coast Rail Link and Putrajaya Monorail
 KT4  Salak Tinggi Side
 KT5  Kuala Lumpur International Airport Island Common station with  KE2  ERL KLIA Ekspres.
 KT6  klia2 Terminus (Island) Southern terminus.

Common station with  KE3  ERL KLIA Ekspres.

At KL Sentral, the two platforms of the ERL are accessed from different parts of the station. The KLIA Ekspres side platforms are accessed from the KL City Air Terminal (KL CAT) while the KLIA Transit island platform is accessed from the main Transit Concourse at Level 1. At KLIA and klia2, both KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit use the same island platform, with each service serving only one side of the platform.[citation needed]

There are plans for a future KLIA Transit station to be built at Bandar Malaysia by 2026.[citation needed]

History[]

The KLIA Transit began operations on 20 June 2002. Since then there has only been one major accident.

Accidents[]

On 24 August 2010, Express Rail Link suffered their first reported accident in which 3 passengers were injured. Two ERL trains collided at Kuala Lumpur Sentral. One of the trains involved was about to depart at 9.45pm for Kuala Lumpur International Airport while the other train, which was empty, ran into it from behind.[4][5]

From April 4 2020, due to the Malaysian movement control order, which resulted in a significant reduction in passenger flow, all ERL rail services will be suspended until the end of the control period. [2]

Other information[]

Journey[]

  • Distance: 57 kilometres from KL Sentral to KLIA
  • Duration: 36 minutes
  • Train Frequency: Once every 15 minutes(peak hours), Once every half-hour(non-peak hours, weekends)
  • Departure Times:
KL Sentral
First train at 0533hrs
Last train at 0003hrs
KLIA
First train at 0552hrs
Last train at 0100hrs

Fares[]

ERL KLIA Transit's contactless smart ticket front & back

Fares depend on the direct train service and the distance travelled. Seat reservation is not required. The KLIA Transit fares for KL Sentral-KLIA/klia2 and KLIA/klia2-KL Sentral are the same as KLIA Ekspres however both train service tickets are not interchangeable. There are 30% reduced fares for senior citizens & OKU card holders, though this reduction applies only to Malaysian citizens. Children below two years may travel for free.[6]

Check-in facilities are not available at KLIA Transit stations. However, passengers holding KLIA Ekspres tickets are allowed to check-in luggage for several airlines at the KL CAT in KL Sentral.

The following is the fare structure for a one-way trip since 14 April 2002 and additional station on May 2014 with the opening of klia2:

KLIA Transit One-way Fares for Adult and Child (2-12 years)
Sector KL Sentral Bandar
Tasik
Selatan 		Putrajaya &
Cyberjaya 		Salak
Tinggi 		KLIA
Bandar Tasik
Selatan 		RM4.20
RM2.00
Putrajaya &
Cyberjaya 		RM9.50
RM4.50 		RM5.30
RM2.50
Salak Tinggi RM12.50
RM6.00 		RM8.30
RM4.00 		RM3.00
RM1.50
KLIA RM35.00
RM15.00 		RM26.50
RM13.00 		RM6.20
RM3.00 		RM3.20
RM1.60
klia2 RM35.00
RM15.00 		RM26.50
RM13.00 		RM6.20
RM3.00 		RM3.20
RM1.60 		RM2.00
RM1.00

The following is the fare structure for a one-way trip with effect from January 2016:[7]

KLIA Transit One-way Fares for Adult and Child (2-12 years)
Sector KL Sentral Bandar
Tasik
Selatan 		Putrajaya &
Cyberjaya 		Salak
Tinggi 		KLIA
Bandar Tasik
Selatan 		RM6.50
RM2.90
Putrajaya &
Cyberjaya 		RM14.00
RM6.30 		RM8.00
RM3.60
Salak Tinggi RM18.30
RM8.20 		RM12.40
RM5.60 		RM4.70
RM2.10
KLIA RM55.00
RM25.00 		RM38.40
RM17.30 		RM9.40
RM4.20 		RM4.90
RM2.20
klia2 RM55.00
RM25.00 		RM38.40
RM17.30 		RM9.40
RM4.20 		RM4.90
RM2.20 		RM2.00
RM1.00

Frequent users have the options of buying weekly or monthly passes called "KLIA Transit Travel Card". The holders of these cards enjoy discounted fares as follows, as of May 2011:-

a) Card purchased for departure from Putrajaya station to the following arrival station:-

  • KL Sentral (Weekly card cost RM 75.00, and Monthly card cost RM 285.00)
  • Bandar Tasik Selatan (Weekly card cost RM 60.00, and Monthly card cost RM 160.00)
  • Salak Tinggi (Weekly card cost RM 30.00, and Monthly card cost RM 90.00)
  • KLIA (Weekly card cost RM 60.00, and Monthly card cost RM 185.00)

b) Card purchased for departure from KLIA station to the following arrival station:-

  • KL Sentral (Weekly card not available for sale, and Monthly card cost RM 300.00)
  • Bandar Tasik Selatan (Weekly card not available for sale, and Monthly card cost RM 250.00)
  • Putrajaya & Cyberjaya (Weekly card not available for sale, and Monthly card cost RM 185.00)
  • Salak Tinggi (Weekly card not available for sale, and Monthly card cost RM 130.00)

c) Card purchased for departure from Salak Tinggi station to the following arrival station:-

  • KL Sentral (Weekly card not available for sale, and Monthly card cost RM 285.00)
  • Bandar Tasik Selatan (Weekly card not available for sale, and Monthly card cost RM 250.00)
  • Note: Other arrival stations are not available for card purchase from this departure station

Connection to Subang Airport[]

KLIA Transit (and KLIA Ekspres) interchanges with KTMB's Skypark Link at KL Sentral; this allows for rail connection between the KLIA and the Subang Airport.

Ridership[]

KLIA Transit Ridership[8]
Year Ridership Remarks
2019 6,788,122
2018 6,540,177
2017 6,443,667
2016 6,485,272
2015 6,496,617
2014 6,310,323
2013 4,374,220
2012 3,723,536
2011 3,236,795
2010 2,626,121
2009 1,794,080
2008 2,508,886
2007 2,449,842
2006 2,369,763
2005 1,829,224
2004 1,734,614
2003 970,598
2002 187,848 Operations began on 20 June 2002

Gallery[]

  • The Putrajaya & Cyberjaya ERL Station platform at night.

  • The interior of a KLIA Transit train.

  • KLIA Transit extension plan to New LCC Terminal as shown in the KLIA revised masterplan.

See also[]

  • Express Rail Link
    • KLIA Ekspres
    • KLIA Transit
  • Public transport in Kuala Lumpur

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Statistic for Rail Transport" (in Malay and English). Ministry of Transport, Malaysia. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "MCO: ERL to suspend its services from April 4 | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
  3. ^ "Our Services". Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  4. ^ "2 ERLs crash at KL Sentral". Archived from the original on 26 September 2010.
  5. ^ "2 ERLs crash at KL Sentral, 3 hurt".
  6. ^ KLIA Train fares & passes
  7. ^ ERL Fare Revision January 2016
  8. ^ "Statistic of Rail Transport". Ministry of Transport (Malaysia).

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