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Encyclopedia > Sri Petaling Line
Sri Petaling Line
Locale Sentul, PWTC, Masjid Jamek, Pudu, Chan Sow Lin, Bandar Tun Razak, Sri Petaling, Kompleks Sukan Negara and Komanwel
Transit type Light Rail Transit
Began operation 1998
System length 15 km
No. of lines 2
No. of stations 18
Operator Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (SPNB)

The Sri Petaling Line is one of three light rail transit (LRT) lines in Kuala Lumpur. The other two lines are the Kelana Jaya Line and Ampang Line. All three are operated by Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (Rapid KL). Image File history File links Klsripetaling. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) is a main convention and exhibition centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... Masjid Jamek Masjid Jamek is one of the oldest Mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... The pudu (Pudu pudu), considered to be the worlds smallest deer, is a native of South America. ... Bandar Tun Razak is a main township in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur ... Sri Petaling is a main town in Kuala Lumpur. ... The National Sports Complex or Kompleks Sukan Negara is the largest sports complex in Malaysia. ... Skytrain Bangkok. ... A train of Light Rail, KCRC, Hong Kong. ... Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (SPNB) is a 100% government-owned company which was set up to own the assets of several public transport services in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, under the governments move to restructure the citys public transport system. ... A train of Light Rail, KCRC, Hong Kong. ... Nickname: KL Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: Country Malaysia State Federal Territory Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Mayor Ruslin Hasan Area    - City 243. ... Kelana Jaya line route map The Kelana Jaya Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ... The Ampang Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ... Introduction Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (Rapid KL) is a new company created under the restructuring of Kuala Lumpurs public transport system to operate the various modes of public transport in Malaysias capital city. ...


The Sri Petaling and Ampang Lines are the new names for Kuala Lumpur's Star light rail transit (LRT) system. STAR, or Star-LRT, was the acronym for Sistem Transit Aliran Ringan Sdn Bhd, the former concessionaire of the project. Star-LRT was Kuala Lumpur's first LRT system.


It has been announced by the federal government that the Sri Petaling line will be expanded to Puchong. Puchong is a main town in Petaling district, Selangor in Malaysia. ...


Besides the LRT system, the other rail-based public transport modes in Kuala Lumpur include the KL Monorail, KTM Komuter, KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit. The Kuala Lumpur monorail system in Malaysia opened August 31, 2003, and serves 11 stations running 8. ... A train stopping at a KTMB railway station in Kuala Lipis, Pahang Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or the Malayan Railway is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. ... Screenshot of www. ... KLIA Transit is a high-speed commuter train service linking Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). ...

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Using the Sri Petaling Line

The Sri Petaling Line runs between Sentul Timur in the north and Sri Petaling in the southern part of Kuala Lumpur. It has 18 stations including the two end stations.


The stations (north to south) are:

Station name Platform Interchange
Sentul Timur Side
Sentul Side
Titiwangsa Side KL Monorail's Titiwangsa station
PWTC Side Walking distance to KTM Komuter's Putra Station
Sultan Ismail Side
Bandaraya Side Walking distance to KTM Komuter's Bank Negara Station
Masjid Jamek Side Kelana Jaya Line
Plaza Rakyat Side
Hang Tuah Side KL Monorail's Hang Tuah station
Pudu Side
Chan Sow Lin Island Ampang Line
Cheras Side
Salak Selatan Side
Bandar Tun Razak Side
Bandar Tasik Selatan Island KLIA Transit, KTM Komuter
Sungai Besi Side
Bukit Jalil Side
Sri Petaling Side


The Sri Petaling Line and Ampang Line share the same tracks between Sentul Timur and Chan Sow Lin stations, where they diverge. The Kuala Lumpur monorail system in Malaysia opened August 31, 2003, and serves 11 stations running 8. ... A train stopping at a KTMB railway station in Kuala Lipis, Pahang Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or the Malayan Railway is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. ... A train stopping at a KTMB railway station in Kuala Lipis, Pahang Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or the Malayan Railway is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. ... Masjid Jamek station is a set of LRT stations operated by Rapid KL. The Kelana Jaya Line runs through the underground station and both the Ampang and Sri Petaling lines run through the elevated station above Jalan Tun Perak. ... Kelana Jaya line route map The Kelana Jaya Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ... The Kuala Lumpur monorail system in Malaysia opened August 31, 2003, and serves 11 stations running 8. ... The Ampang Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ... KLIA Transit is a high-speed commuter train service linking Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). ... A train stopping at a KTMB railway station in Kuala Lipis, Pahang Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or the Malayan Railway is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. ... A STAR LRT train leaving the Bukit Jalil station Bukit Jalil LRT station (simply known as Bukit Jalil) is an LRT station operated under the Sri Petaling Line (formerly known as STAR LRT). ... The Ampang Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ...


For passengers coming from Sri Petaling who are headed towards Ampang, transferring at Chan Sow Lin is simple as its is a cross-platform transfer. Trains are also timed to meet each other, cutting waiting time to a minimum.


Because the other rail-based systems were developed separately, transfers at the other interchange stations are a little more inconvenient because commuters have to leave the system by exiting the turnstiles and buy a new ticket before continuing with their journey. Most transfers require considerable walking, escalator use and stair-climbing while transferring to the Kelana Jaya Line at Masjid Jamek may even require commuters to cross a busy road. Kelana Jaya line route map The Kelana Jaya Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ...


Touch 'n Go stored-value cards are accepted for travel on the Sri Petaling Line. Using Touch 'n Go also removes the hassle of needing to buy new tickets when transferring to the Kelana Jaya Line, KL Monorail and KTM Komuter. The KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit still do not accept Touch 'n Go. The Touch n Go smart card is used by Malaysian toll highway operators as the sole electronic payment system. ... Kelana Jaya line route map The Kelana Jaya Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ... The Kuala Lumpur monorail system in Malaysia opened August 31, 2003, and serves 11 stations running 8. ... A train stopping at a KTMB railway station in Kuala Lipis, Pahang Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or the Malayan Railway is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. ... Screenshot of www. ... KLIA Transit is a high-speed commuter train service linking Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). ...


Commuters also have to bear with the extreme noise generated by the train whenever it enters the platform. The trains caused vibrations so much that a commuter can even feel slight tremors when the train reaches the platform.


System details

The system runs General Electric trains identical to those used for the Docklands Light Railway. GE redirects here. ... The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a light rail public transport metro serving the redeveloped Docklands area of east London, England. ...


History

The train coach that overshot the tracks at Sentul Timur on 27 October 2006
The train coach that overshot the tracks at Sentul Timur on 27 October 2006
  • 13 November 1992: Sistem Transit Aliran Ringan Sdn Bhd (Star LRT) incorporated to implement Kuala Lumpur's first LRT project.
  • 22 December 1992: Franchise agreement between the Malaysian government and Star LRT signed for the development, ownership and operation of LRT system.
  • 30 August 1994: Work on the project officially commenced.
  • 16 December 1996: Stretch between Sultan Ismail and Chan Sow Lin stations (which is shared with the Ampang Line) becomes operational with the opening of Phase One between Ampang and Sultan Ismail stations.
  • 11 July 1998: The 11.8km line from Chan Sow Lin to Sri Petaling stations begins operations.
  • 6 December 1998: Extension from Sultan Ismail station to Sentul Timur station begins operations.
  • 1 December 2002: Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (SPNB) takes over ownership and operations of Star LRT under the first phase of Kuala Lumpur's public transport restructuring exercise. SPNB renames the system Starline.
  • November 2004: Operations of Starline transferred to Rapid KL. Ownership of assets remain with SPNB.
  • 19 July 2005: Rapid KL announces that Starline's two lines will be renamed the Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines. All signage will be changed by 2006.
  • 27 October 2006: A six-coach LRT train overshoots the end of the elevated tracks at Sentul Timur station, resulting in the front half of the first coach dangling in the air about 25m above the ground.

Image File history File linksMetadata Starlrtsentul. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Starlrtsentul. ... The Ampang Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ... Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (SPNB) is a 100% government-owned company which was set up to own the assets of several public transport services in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, under the governments move to restructure the citys public transport system. ...

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Although Rapid KL has renamed what used to be Starline into the Sri Petaling and Ampang lines, it would have been more accurate to have renamed them as two branches of the same line. Technically, both lines exist as one as they share the same services, such as signalling and passenger platforms. Both lines share quite a significant part of their service in the network together, between Sentul Timur and Chan Sow Lin. This is misnomer is cumbersome as what used to be referred to as Starline or Star LRT has been renamed by the mouthful Sri Petaling and Ampang lines.


The Sentul LRT station is nowhere near the Sentul KTM Komuter station.


Extensions

On 29 August 2006, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Mohd Najib Abdul Razak announced that the the southern end of the Sri Petaling Line, which now ended at Sri Petaling station, would be extended to the suburb of Puchong, located to the south-west of Kuala Lumpur. The extension will be part of a 10bil ringgit plan to expand Kuala Lumpur's public transport network. Nickname: KL Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: Country Malaysia State Federal Territory Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Mayor Ruslin Hasan Area    - City 243. ... Nickname: KL Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: Country Malaysia State Federal Territory Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Mayor Ruslin Hasan Area    - City 243. ...


The expansion plan will also see the western terminus of the Kelana Jaya Line extended to the suburbs of Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya and UEP Subang Jaya (USJ), all also located to the south-west of Kuala Lumpur. The plan also involved the construction of an entirely new line from Kota Damansara to the west of the city, to Cheras which lies to the south-east of Kuala Lumpur. Kelana Jaya line route map The Kelana Jaya Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ... Nickname: KL Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: Country Malaysia State Federal Territory Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Mayor Ruslin Hasan Area    - City 243. ... Nickname: KL Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: Country Malaysia State Federal Territory Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Mayor Ruslin Hasan Area    - City 243. ...


No details of the alignment of the extensions and the new line nor locations of new stations were revealed.


See also

The Ampang Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ... A STAR LRT train leaving the Bukit Jalil station Bukit Jalil LRT station (simply known as Bukit Jalil) is an LRT station operated under the Sri Petaling Line (formerly known as STAR LRT). ... Kelana Jaya line route map The Kelana Jaya Line is one of three lines in Kuala Lumpurs light rail transit (LRT) network. ... The Kuala Lumpur monorail system in Malaysia opened August 31, 2003, and serves 11 stations running 8. ... A train stopping at a KTMB railway station in Kuala Lipis, Pahang Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or the Malayan Railway is the main railway system in Peninsular Malaysia. ... Screenshot of www. ... KLIA Transit is a high-speed commuter train service linking Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). ... Top view of the Kuala Lumpur Monorail. ... This is an alphabetical list of cities worldwide that have a rapid transit system, or a light-rail system with some elements of rapid transit. ...

External links

  • Rapid KL
  • Syarikat Prasarana Malaysia Bhd

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Sri Petaling Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (946 words)
Sentul, PWTC, Masjid Jamek, Pudu, Chan Sow Lin, Bandar Tun Razak, Sri Petaling, Kompleks Sukan Negara and Komanwel
The Sri Petaling Line is one of three light rail transit (LRT) lines in Kuala Lumpur.
The plan also involved the construction of an entirely new line from Kota Damansara to the west of the city, to Cheras which lies to the south-east of Kuala Lumpur.
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