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Loke: Aerotrain Disruptions Show Safety Features Working Properly

Kuala Lumpur International Airport relaunched its upgraded Aerotrain service on July 1, 2025, after nearly two and a half years of suspension.
Heavy rainfall led to flooding inside the Aerotrain tunnel on July 4, 2025, prompting Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd to temporarily halt the service as a safety measure.
Passengers experienced delays and had to use shuttle buses while workers manually cleared water, with service resuming at 12:15pm after full technical clearance was obtained.
The new three-carriage Alstom Innovia APM 300R trains cover the 1.2km journey in under three minutes and accommodate up to 270 passengers, while MAHB thanked users for patience during system fine-tuning.
The short-term suspension highlights ongoing challenges despite the RM456 million upgrade, but MAHB continues to rectify drainage pump issues to ensure future reliability during adverse weather.

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Aerotrain working as intended_ disruptions due to advanced safety system_ says Loke

PETALING JAYA: The recent disruptions to the KLIA Aerotrain service were not a breakdown of the train itself, says Anthony Loke. Read full story ...

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Loke: Aerotrain disruptions show safety features working properly

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent disruptions to the KLIA Aerotrain service were a result of built-in safety features functioning as intended, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

14 hours ago·Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur’s Aerotrain suffers double trouble after US$100 million relaunch

Kuala Lumpur’s Aerotrain, relaunched a week ago after a test ride by the prime minister, has already suffered two service disruptions, including one from flooding.

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KLIA Aerotrain Reportedly Breaks Down Just Days After Relaunch, Malaysia Airports Issues Clarification - WORLD OF BUZZ

After a few years of hiatus, Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) Aerotrain services were relaunched on July 1. The train services became temporarily

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KLIA Aerotrain disrupted by rainfall, days after relaunch

Service suspended an hour due to water accumulation.

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Selangor Journal

Loke assures KLIA Aerotrain safe, meets global standards

PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has assured the public that the Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 is operating smoothly and was built in full compliance with international standards. He said both Malaysia Airports and the Transport Ministry remain committed to enhancing service quality and responding promptly to any issues to ensure a safe, efficient and seamless travel experience. “I appreciat…

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