KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The Ampang Line will return to a temporary operating mode from Wednesday (3 June), as major repair works following an incident at Chan Sow Lin Station near completion, according to Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd.

Under the revised arrangement by Rapid KL, train services between Putra Heights and Sentul Timur will continue to operate as normal without requiring transfers.

However, passengers travelling between Ampang and Sentul Timur in both directions will need to make a single transfer at Chan Sow Lin Station.

Rapid KL said the change will add about five minutes to journey times during peak hours.

Free shuttle buses will continue to operate for affected commuters, with around 10 buses deployed across key routes linking Chan Sow Lin, Masjid Jamek, Sentul, Bandaraya, Maluri, Pandan Jaya and Ampang. 

Travel times are expected to take 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

The operator said support staff will be stationed at key locations to manage passenger flow, particularly during anticipated post-holiday surges.

Under the temporary operating pattern, Ampang Line services will be structured as follows:

• Ampang to Sentul Timur: transfer at Chan Sow Lin (Platform 1A), with about five-minute intervals during peak hours
• Sentul Timur to Ampang: transfer at Chan Sow Lin (Platform 1B), with about eight-minute intervals during off-peak hours

Rapid KL said engineering and technical teams had completed repair and replacement works, system restoration, full inspections of infrastructure and rolling stock, as well as additional verification and monitoring.

This included re-railment work and the removal of affected train sets for full depot inspections.

Around 400 personnel, including Rapid Troopers, auxiliary police and station staff, were deployed throughout the disruption period to assist passengers and provide real-time guidance.

Commuters are advised to check updates via Rapid KL’s official social media channels and the MyRapid PULSE app.

The operator apologised for the inconvenience and thanked passengers for their patience during the disruption period.