KLIA Aerotrain to resume service on 1 July
SEPANG: The long-awaited KLIA Aerotrain service will officially resume operations at 10am on 1 July, more than a year after it was suspended due to aging infrastructure and safety concerns.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the reopening during a media tour today, following a successful trial run and inspection at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1.
'We are now in the final phase of testing. Several more tests will be conducted in the coming days, including a major Emergency Response Plan (ERP) drill involving MAHB staff and emergency services,' he said.
'If all goes smoothly, the Aerotrain service will resume as scheduled.'
Loke acknowledged the frustrations faced by travellers during the suspension period but stressed that safety must come first.
'Many Malaysians and international passengers have asked when the service would resume. I understand their concerns, but we could not compromise on safety,' he said.
'As much as I wanted the service to restart earlier, all necessary tests had to be completed and approved by the **Land Public Transport Agency (APAD).'
He said the upgraded Aerotrain system will be able to transport 270 passengers per trip, comprising three connected compartments that hold 90 passengers each.
'Two train sets will operate simultaneously during peak hours, with a third on standby as a backup,' he added.
Loke said the upgraded system is part of efforts to enhance the passenger experience at KLIA.
'The Aerotrain service is designed to offer a more seamless, comfortable, and efficient journey for passengers. This is part of our initiative to raise KLIA's service standards,' he said.
The Aerotrain replacement project began in 2022 as part of a three-year infrastructure upgrade at KLIA.
The modernisation was deemed necessary after the original train sets — in service since the airport's opening in 1998 — began experiencing frequent breakdowns and declining reliability.
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