[UPDATED] KLIA's aerotrain system operational next month

SEPANG: Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) long-awaited aerotrain service is set to resume operations at 10am on July 1, following a major infrastructure upgrade that began over the past years.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the system has entered its final phase of testing, including a critical emergency response plan (ERP) drill involving Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) staff and emergency teams.
"This aerotrain will undergo several final tests in the coming days, including one of the most important– our emergency response drill, to see how we respond in the event of any emergency.
"If everything goes smoothly, I am pleased to announce that the KLIA aerotrain service will resume operations and begin serving passengers at 10am on July 1, which is in about 10 days," he said during a media preview of the service, here.
The KLIA aerotrain, which connects the main terminal building and the satellite building, has been out of service due to delays in the upgrading work where passengers had to rely on shuttle buses.
Loke said although the aerotrain will resume operations, the bus service will still be maintained.
"Although the aerotrain will be back in operation, our shuttle bus service will also be maintained. Both services will be available for use if necessary."
He said integration between both services is key to ensuring smooth passenger movement within KLIA's Terminal 1.
"This is part of the integration steps we want to ensure that all passenger travel and movement within KLIA, especially at Terminal 1, runs smoothly."
Loke also said the new aerotrain set consists of three coaches, with a total capacity of 270 passengers per trip.
"Two train sets will operate in alternation, while a third set will be kept as a backup.
"There are three coaches, each carrying 90 passengers. So for three coaches, one trip can carry 270 passengers. Two trains will operate alternately, and we have three sets in total."
He also said that during peak hours, both tracks will be in use and only one track will operate during its "engineering hours" to allow for servicing and upkeep of the system.
He added that safety was a top priority, and all trials are being monitored by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), which must approve the system before operations begin.
"Safety is very important. That's why we took time to carry out various tests. These tests are, of course, monitored by APAD."
Loke said the resumption of the aerotrain is timely, with Malaysia set to host several Asean meetings later this year and welcome more international visitors in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
"KLIA, of course, is our major gateway in Malaysia, and we are looking forward to the resumption of the aerotrain to make the entire process at KLIA even smoother.
"This year is important because we are the chair of Asean, and by 2026, it is a major year for Malaysia's tourism because we are hosting Visit Malaysia Year. So the resumption of the aerotrain is a very important part of that preparation."
Originally scheduled for completion by January this year, the aerotrain replacement project has faced multiple delays.
The first train was supposed to be operational by July 2024, with full service covering the 1.5km track set for March 2025.
The service has been suspended since March 2023.

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