Kelana Jaya LRT track replacement work starts this Sunday

Rapid KL starts Kelana Jaya LRT track replacement work this Sunday, 13 September. Overall, the project runs in seven phases until September 2027. Only stations along each phase’s work zone are affected, and only on the specific Sundays listed for that phase.

The work targets sections of ageing track, including curved stretches that need closer maintenance. Rapid KL also says the goal is to keep the line safe and reliable as ridership grows. Meanwhile, commuters on unaffected stretches will notice no change to their normal Sunday service.

Phase one covers Gombak and Taman Melati stations, on 13, 20, and 27 September. Six more phases follow through mid-2027, moving section by section along the line. So, riders who use the Kelana Jaya line regularly should note which Sundays fall within their own commute.

The seven-phase schedule through September 2027

Rapid KL has mapped out the full Kelana Jaya LRT track replacement schedule well in advance. Commuters can plan around it rather than get caught out. Each phase covers a small cluster of stations. It repeats over three consecutive Sundays before work moves to the next section.

Phase one runs on 13, 20, and 27 September 2026, covering Gombak and Taman Melati. Phase two follows in November, on the 15th, 22nd, and 29th, at Universiti, Kerinchi, and Abdullah Hukum. Phase three moves to Dato’ Keramat, Jelatek, and Setiawangsa on 10, 17, and 24 January 2027.

Phase four returns to Universiti, Kerinchi, and Abdullah Hukum on 14, 21, and 28 March 2027. That stretch needs a second round of work. Phase five, in May, is the widest phase so far. It covers Masjid Jamek, Dang Wangi, Kampung Baru, KLCC, and Ampang Park, on the 9th, 16th, and 23rd.

Phase six covers Taman Jaya, Universiti, Kerinchi, and Abdullah Hukum on 11, 18, and 25 July 2027. Phase seven closes out the project where it began, at Gombak and Taman Melati. The dates are 12, 19, and 26 September 2027, exactly a year after the first phase.

The schedule spans a full year. Rapid KL is still treating each phase as a standalone event, not one long disruption. Commuters only need to track the Sundays that touch stations on their own route, not the entire seven-phase calendar.

Kelana Jaya LRT: What changes at affected stations

On each work Sunday, stations inside that phase’s zone open later than usual. Service then starts at 9:30am instead of the regular 6am. This applies only to the stations named for that phase, on those three specific dates. Service reverts to normal the following week.

Ticket machines at the affected stations stay closed until service resumes at 9:30am. So, passengers who need a ticket during that window can buy one at the station counter instead. Touch ‘n Go card holders are not affected and can tap in as soon as the station reopens.

Every other station on the Kelana Jaya line runs its normal Sunday schedule throughout the works, including on phase Sundays. Riders travelling between two unaffected stations should notice no disruption at all. This holds true even while a phase is underway elsewhere on the line.

Rapid KL has published the full schedule on its website and social media channels. Commuters can check whether a specific Sunday affects their journey before they travel. Checking in advance matters most for anyone connecting through Gombak, Taman Melati, or the other listed interchanges.

Getting around on LRT during the closures

Rapid KL is running complimentary shuttle buses between affected stations for the duration of each phase. The shuttles connect commuters past the closed section until the stations reopen at 9:30am. A full journey remains possible even during the delayed opening.

Station staff, auxiliary police, and Prasarana Troopers volunteers will be on hand at affected stations and interchange points. Their role is also to guide passengers toward the shuttle buses. They also answer questions about the revised schedule on the day.

Rapid KL is also placing signboards and handing out leaflets at the stations involved. This targets commuters who may not have seen the announcement beforehand. It matters most for occasional riders, since regular commuters are more likely to already track service updates.

Commuters travelling through Gombak or Taman Melati this month should check ahead. Visit www.myrapid.com.my or Rapid KL’s official social media before heading out on 13, 20, or 27 September. The same applies ahead of each later phase in the Kelana Jaya LRT track replacement timeline. The final round runs in September 2027.