Puchong Prima LRT station

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 SP29  Puchong Prima
Rapid KL Logo.svg
Light rapid transit (LRT)
Puchong Prima LRT Station (KartaView).jpg
Platform view of the station.
General information
LocationPersiaran Puchong Permai
Taman Puchong Prima
47150, Puchong, Selangor
Malaysia
Coordinates 2°59′59.8″N101°35′48.1″E / 2.999944°N 101.596694°E / 2.999944; 101.596694 Coordinates: 2°59′59.8″N101°35′48.1″E / 2.999944°N 101.596694°E / 2.999944; 101.596694
Owned by Prasarana Malaysia ; operated by Rapid Rail
Line(s) 4 Sri Petaling
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeElevated
ParkingNot available
Other information
Station code SP29 
History
Opened30 June 2016
Services
Preceding station Rapid KL Logo.svg Following station
Puchong Perdana
towards Sentul Timur
Sri Petaling Line Putra Heights
Terminus

Puchong Prima LRT station is a Light Rapid Transit station at Puchong Prima, a township in Puchong, Petaling District, Selangor, Malaysia. It is served by the LRT Sri Petaling Line, which is situated between the terminus of the line, Putra Heights station and Puchong Perdana station. [1]

Contents

Like most LRT station operating in Klang Valley, the station is an elevated station, which consists of two side platforms. It is connected to street level by escalators, lifts and stairs. A pedestrian bridge over Persiaran Puchong Permai connects the station to the shops nearby, as well as a local supermarket. The station was built as part of the Sri Petaling Line extension, which began construction in 2010 [2] and opened on 30 June 2016. [3]

The station is near OTK supermarket, Taman Puchong Prima, Desa Idaman, Pangsapuri Lili, Pangsapuri Elina, as well as a secondary school. Other than that, the station also serves residences from Bukit Puchong, Taman Tasik Prima, Meranti Jaya, Taman Puchong Permai and several other residential areas.

History

The extension of both Sri Petaling Line and Kelana Jaya Line were announced on 29 August 2006 by then Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Mohd Najib Abdul Razak. [4] This is also confirmed by then Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Abdullah Badawi in his National Budget speech in 2006. [5]

The extension project, worth RM955.84 million, [6] was awarded to a joint venture (JV) consortium of George Kent (M) Bhd and its partner Lion Pacific Sdn Bhd. [7] Although it faced some delays, [8] the station was opened on 30 June 2016, along with the rest of the stations in the Sri Petaling Line extension and Kelana Jaya Line extension. [9] [10]

Residence nearby had complained that the viaduct that supports the elevated railway are blocking the views of motorist at a three-way junction in Jalan Prima 1, causing accidents to happen frequently. [11]

Station

Station layout

Due to the lack of space, a drop off spot was built instead of a park-and-ride facilities. [12] Two convenience store, operated by Mynews.com and 7-Eleven can be found in the station, as well as a Pos Laju Kiosk Outlet. [13] The entire station is disabled-friendly, with accessibility lifts, accessible toilets, special faregate for wheelchair users and tactile paving provided throughout the station. The trains and station platforms are level with one another, with a minimal gap between the two. This allows for easy boarding with a wheelchair. [14]

GStreet levelDrop off spot, bus stop, bus information kiosk, convenience store, Pos Laju kiosk Wheelchair symbol.svg
CConcourse level Ticket vending machine, faregates, convenience store, customer service office, pedestrian bridge Wheelchair symbol.svg
PSide platform, doors will open on the left Wheelchair symbol.svg
Platform 1 [lower-alpha 1] → 4 Sri Petaling towards Sentul Timur (Puchong Perdana)
Platform 2 [lower-alpha 2] ← 4 Sri Petaling towards Putra Heights (Terminus)
Side platform, doors will open on the left Wheelchair symbol.svg
Wheelchair symbol.svg refers to accessibility lift for disabled.

Green Infrastructure

As part of a green initiative, the station includes various green practices. Energy-efficient lights and rainwater harvesting systems were installed throughout station. Windows were designed to allow sunlight into the stations. The construction of the station utilized sustainable materials and recycling practices. [15]

Entrances and Exits

 SP29 Puchong Prima LRT station
EntranceLocationDestinationPicture
AJalan Prima 5/1Pasaraya OTK, shops, Medan Selera Primewalk, Petronas gas station
BJalan Prima 2/10Housing area, Taman Puchong Prima, Desa Idaman, Pangsapuri Lili, Pangsapuri Elina

Bus Services

Feeder buses

Route No. [16] OriginDestinationViaConnecting to
T601 [17]  SP29  Puchong Prima LRT station
 SP28  Puchong Perdana LRT station 		Puchong UtamaPersiaran Puchong Permai
Persiaran Puchong Perdana
Jalan PU 6/1
Persiaran Puchong Utama
Jalan PU 7/1		600, 601, 608, T602
T603 [18]  SP29  Puchong Prima LRT stationTaman Mas Sepang
Taman Putra Prima		Persiaran Puchong Permai
Jalan TPT 1
Lingkaran Putra Prima
Jalan Taman Mas
Jalan Putra Prima Utara		Terminus

Other buses

Route No.OriginDestinationVia
602 [19]  SP24  IOI Puchong Jaya LRT stationPuchong PrimaTesco Puchong
Setiawalk Puchong
Puteri Boulevard
Tractors Malaysia
 SP28  Puchong Perdana
 SP29  Puchong Prima
Pangasapuri Lily
Pangsapuri Melor

Notes

  1. ↑ Northbound Sri Petaling LRT Line
  2. ↑ Northbound Sri Petaling LRT Line

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