ECRL Gombak walkway: Temporary link in December, bridge by March

Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) says ECRL Gombak passengers will get a temporary walkway to the Gombak LRT station in December. A covered bridge will follow by March 2027.

The ECRL Gombak walkway has drawn public concern, especially over luggage. MRL replied on 23 October, Malay Mail reported.

Here is what MRL promised, what The Star found on site and what is still unclear.

What MRL says about the ECRL Gombak walkway

MRL said it is answering public concerns about the transfer. That is between the ECRL station, the Gombak LRT station and the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal (TBG).

The temporary route will run “through existing connecting areas and Prasarana facilities”, Business Today reported. It will open when ECRL passenger services start in December.

MRL said the route will consider safety, comfort and accessibility. It named travellers with luggage in particular.

The permanent covered bridge will link the ECRL station with the LRT station. It will also reach TBG, so passengers can switch between rail and bus.

MRL said the bridge will be done by March 2027, about three months after the planned start of services. It said access had been planned from the outset.

It is also talking to Prasarana about a shuttle between the two stations. MRL did not say when a shuttle could start.

What The Star found at the Gombak site

The Star’s report was headlined “ECRL ready, but walkway missing”. The Star reported that checks on Monday found no work at the site.

It saw only a gap at the ECRL station where the walkway should be. The Star put commercial services at mid-December.

An MRL official told the paper that a shuttle bus might fill the gap. The official said the walkway was still awaiting approval.

The Gombak LRT station is the northernmost stop on the Kelana Jaya line, the paper said. Prasarana Malaysia owns it, which is why MRL must work with it.

TBG hosts more than two dozen express bus operators, The Star said. That makes the transfer matter to many bus riders, not only ECRL users. See our express bus ticketing coverage.

MRL has not said how long the temporary walkway is. It has not said if it will be covered, lit or open to wheelchair users.

These details matter for older travellers and families. They also matter for people carrying luggage.

It has not named who is building the walkway. Neither has it said when the shuttle might run.

Until MRL answers, passengers with heavy bags should plan extra time. They should also check for updates close to the ECRL Gombak walkway’s December opening.