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KLIA Aerotrain Allegedly Malfunctions Just 1 Day After It Was Reopened To The Public
RM456 million was spent on the upgrade.
Cover image via FB/@ahmadramadzansoidFB/@ashishkale
Just a day (July 1) after resuming operations, the new KLIA Aerotrain is already facing scrutiny after it allegedly malfunctioned mid-service, raising fresh concerns among travellers.
Faced technical issues
According to a post on Facebook by a netizen named Ahmad Ramadzan Soid, he shared a photo of two officials attending to the Aerotrain which had reportedly malfunctioned at KLIA 1.
Another post by Ashish Kale on Facebook showed a picture of travellers using the bus after the Aerotrain failed to operate.
Just a day (July 1) after resuming operations, the new KLIA Aerotrain is already facing scrutiny after it allegedly malfunctioned mid-service, raising fresh concerns among travellers.
Faced technical issues
According to a post on Facebook by a netizen named Ahmad Ramadzan Soid, he shared a photo of two officials attending to the Aerotrain which had reportedly malfunctioned at KLIA 1.
Another post by Ashish Kale on Facebook showed a picture of travellers using the bus after the Aerotrain failed to operate.
Relaunch after over two years
The Aerotrain service, which connects KLIA’s Main Terminal to its Satellite Building, resumed operations on July 1 following a major RM456 million upgrade as part of the RM742 million total refurbishment for the airport.
The relaunch was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who praised the train’s improved efficiency and comfort.
Screenshot via FB/@AshishKale
‘Chill lah. There’s still the bus service available. Even major airports like those in Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, and Dubai don’t have airside people movers like the Aerotrain, but no one complains about it. Why can’t we just stay calm instead of making a fuss?’
‘Chill lah. There’s still the bus service available. Even major airports like those in Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, and Dubai don’t have airside people movers like the Aerotrain, but no one complains about it. Why can’t we just stay calm instead of making a fuss?’
Screenshot via FB/@AshishKale
One netizen, who claimed to be at the scene, said the malfunction was caused by a passenger who tried to hold the train door open until it got stuck.
‘I was there when it happened. There was this one passenger who held the train door open until it jammed! Did they think it was a lift door that you can mess with however you like? It caused trouble for everyone. Definitely the type who reserves parking spots with chairs!‘
Screenshot via FB/ @ahmadramadzansoid
‘I was there when it happened. There was this one passenger who held the train door open until it jammed! Did they think it was a lift door that you can mess with however you like? It caused trouble for everyone. Definitely the type who reserves parking spots with chairs!‘
Screenshot via FB/ @ahmadramadzansoidDisruption caused by water accumulation
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) later released a statement on the matter, saying that the one hour disruption was caused by water accumulation in the tunnel caused by heavy rainfall.
“One of the drainage pumps experienced a technical fault during the downpour at 11am, preventing the automatic removal of water.
“The tunnel’s drainage system includes pumps designed to manage water ingress during severe weather conditions.
“As a safety precaution, train operations were suspended until the water was manually cleared and the tracks were confirmed safe for use.
“Service resumed at 12.15pm after clearance was obtained from the technical and safety teams,” the statement read.
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) later released a statement on the matter, saying that the one hour disruption was caused by water accumulation in the tunnel caused by heavy rainfall.
“One of the drainage pumps experienced a technical fault during the downpour at 11am, preventing the automatic removal of water.
“The tunnel’s drainage system includes pumps designed to manage water ingress during severe weather conditions.
“As a safety precaution, train operations were suspended until the water was manually cleared and the tracks were confirmed safe for use.
“Service resumed at 12.15pm after clearance was obtained from the technical and safety teams,” the statement read.
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