KLIA Transit

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KLIA Transit
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A KLIA Transit trainset.
Overview
Native nameERL Laluan KLIA Transit
Owner Express Rail Link
Line number 7 (teal)
Locale Kuala Lumpur - Bandar Tasik Selatan - Putrajaya - Salak Tinggi - KLIA
Termini
Stations6
Service
Type Commuter rail (Airport rail link)
System ERL logo.png ERL
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
Opened KL Sentral - KLIA
14 April 2002;21 years ago (2002-04-14)
Last extension KLIA - klia2
1 May 2014;9 years ago (2014-05-01)
Technical
Line length57 km (35 mi)
CharacterMostly subsurface
Surface (Bandar Tasik Selatan - Salak Tinggi)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification 25 kV 50 Hz AC catenary
Conduction systemWith driver
Route map

Contents

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Putrajaya Sentral
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Kompleks Rel
Udara Depot
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Salak Tinggi
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KLIA Terminal 1
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KLIA Terminal 2
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Interchange stations

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KLIA Transit
Route of KLIA Ekspres

The ERL 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 Terminal 1 and KLIA Terminal 2. [2] 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 service between KL Sentral and the airport. The ERL is operated by Express Rail Link Sdn. Bhd. (ERL).

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 CodeNameImagePlatform TypeNotes
 KT1  KL Sentral
KLIA Transit entrance at KL Sentral.jpg
Terminus (Island)Northern terminus.

Common station with  KE1  ERL KLIA Ekspres.

Interchange station, without paid area integration, to:

 KT2  Bandar Tasik Selatan
Bandar Tasik Selatan station (KLIA Transit), Klang Valley.jpg
SideInterchange station, without paid area integration, to:

Feeder bus T410 to  KG26  Taman Connaught for the MRT Kajang Line.

 KT3  Putrajaya & Cyberjaya
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Connecting station to  PY41  Putrajaya Sentral for MRT Putrajaya Line.

Planned interchange to Putrajaya Monorail

 KT4  Salak Tinggi
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 KT5  KLIA Terminal 1
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IslandCommon station with  KE2  ERL KLIA Ekspres.
 KT6  KLIA Terminal 2
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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 ]

At KLIA Terminal 1 station, KLIA Transit uses the same platform for Terminal 2- or city-bound trains. Displays are installed at the platform to indicate the travelling direction of the approaching train.

History

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. [3] [4]

Suspensions

On 4 April 2020, due to the Malaysian movement control order, which resulted in a significant reduction in ridership, all ERL rail services were temporarily suspended. [5] Limited ERL services recommenced on 4 May 2020. [6]

On 4 June 2021, due to the total lockdown phase of the Malaysian movement control order, all ERL rail services were temporarily suspended again. [7] ERL services resumed on 10 September 2021. [8]

Operations

Journey

KL Sentral
First train at 0533hrs
Last train at 0003hrs
KLIA
First train at 0552hrs
Last train at 0100hrs

Fares

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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. [9]

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 RM2.00
RM1.00

The following is the fare structure for a one-way trip with effect from January 2016: [10]

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 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:-

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

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

Connection to Subang Airport

The KLIA Transit (and KLIA Ekspres) interchanges with KTM's Skypark Link at KL Sentral, an airport-rail link serving the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport). This allows for a rail connection between KLIA, klia2 and Subang Airport.

Ridership

KLIA Transit Ridership [11]
YearRidershipRemarks
2021724,997
20202,189,136
20196,788,122
20186,540,177
20176,443,667
20166,485,272
20156,496,617
20146,310,323
20134,374,220
20123,723,536
20113,236,795
20102,626,121
20091,794,080
20082,508,886
20072,449,842
20062,369,763
20051,829,224
20041,734,614
2003970,598
2002187,848Operations began on 20 June 2002

See also

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