Universiti Station Power Outage Strands LRT Train For 20 Minutes; Kelana Jaya Line Fully Restored By 10:25 AM
[KUALA LUMPUR] Commuters on the Kelana Jaya LRT line faced delays today. A power outage at Universiti station caused a train to stop abruptly. As a result, passengers remained stranded on the tracks for about 20 minutes. Rapid KL staff then moved them to another train.
The morning service returned to normal at 10:25 AM. However, an evening disruption also occurred later that day. Therefore, this busy rail line is once again under the public spotlight.
The Incident: A Loud Boom And A Sudden Stop
The train was traveling from Taman Jaya to Universiti station. Suddenly, a passenger heard a loud boom. Consequently, the train stopped immediately. Several people lost their balance and fell.
Meanwhile, many passengers called the Rapid KL emergency hotline. The train sat motionless for 20 minutes. Afterward, staff guided the passengers across the tracks to a rescue train.
Service Restoration: Back To Normal By 10:25 AM
Rapid KL posted an update on X. They confirmed that a power outage at Universiti station caused the delay. Fortunately, crews fixed the issue quickly. Therefore, full service resumed at 10:25 AM.
Later that evening, another power failure hit the Kerinchi area. Repair crews finished their work by 8:30 PM. Thus, the system fully recovered by 8:36 PM, ending an 80-minute disruption.
Historical Context: A Timeline Of Kelana Jaya Line Disruptions
The Kelana Jaya Line is Malaysia’s first fully automated rail system. However, it also experiences the most breakdowns. Here is a timeline of recent major incidents:
| Date | Incident | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Power outage at Universiti station | Train stranded for 20 mins; restored by 10:25 AM |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Door stuck open at Taman Bahagia | Train halted for immediate safety inspection |
| May 12 & 18, 2026 | Damaged battery cable insulator | Peak-hour delays; Rapid KL activated free shuttle buses |
| Nov 2025 | Communication and power failure | Suspended Kelana Jaya to Ampang Park section until Nov 15 |
| May 2021 | Two trains collided underground at KLCC | Over 200 injured; the worst accident in the line’s history |
The Data: Fewer Breakdowns, But This Line Leads
Overall, rail disruptions across the network are dropping. Prasarana recorded 252 disruptions in 2022. Then, that number fell to 118 in 2023. It dropped further to 71 in 2024. Finally, the network saw only 31 disruptions in 2025.
Despite this progress, the Kelana Jaya Line remains a problem area. It logged about 90 incidents over the past three years. Because of this, it accounts for roughly one-third of all reported network faults.
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※ This article compiles reports from Malay Mail, Free Malaysia Today, and The Sun. Please refer to official Rapid KL announcements for real-time service status.
