Rapid KL Installs Platform Safety Barriers at LRT Stations
Rapid KL has started installing platform safety barriers at LRT stations on the Kelana Jaya and Ampang/Sri Petaling lines, with Putra Heights as the pilot site.
What happened
Rapid KL has begun installing platform safety barriers at stations along the Kelana Jaya and Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT lines. Work started on 1 August 2026. Putra Heights station is the pilot site.
Where the work is focused
Rapid KL runs the Kelana Jaya LRT line and the Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT line. Barriers are being fitted at stations on both lines. Putra Heights is the first location to receive them.
The agency has not said how many stations will get barriers or when the full rollout will be completed. It describes the program as ongoing.
Why it matters
Platform safety barriers separate waiting passengers from the track area. They are meant to reduce the risk of accidental falls onto the tracks. Rapid KL says the barriers form part of ongoing efforts to improve passenger safety.
Impact on passengers
Commuters on the Kelana Jaya and Ampang/Sri Petaling lines will see the barriers appear station by station. Rapid KL says the work also aims to improve the overall travel experience. The pilot at Putra Heights will show how the barriers perform before a wider rollout.
What comes next
Further stations are expected to follow the Putra Heights pilot. Rapid KL has not stated how many stations will receive barriers or the full completion date.
The context
Platform screen doors and barriers are common on newer urban rail systems in the region. Rapid KL operates one of the busiest rail networks in the Klang Valley. The installation began on 1 August 2026.