KLIA Transit
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 Kuala Lumpur Public Transit System |
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| KLIA Transit | ||
| Alignment | KL Sentral - KLIA | |
| Type | Commuter rail | |
| Track gauge | 1,435mm | |
| Service area | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| System length | 57 km | |
| Top speed | 176km/h | |
| Stations | 5 | |
| Ticketing | ||
| - TnG | No | |
| - Stored value | Yes | |
| - Travel pass | Yes (monthly) | |
| Operational mode | With driver | |
| Operational date | June 20, 2002 | |
| Operator | Express Rail Link (ERL) Sdn Bhd | |
KLIA Transit is a rail service linking Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) operated by Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL). It shares the same tracks as the KLIA Ekspres but unlike the direct airport express service, KLIA Transit stops at three other stations.
Both KLIA Transit and KLIA Ekspres services are often referred to by Malaysians simply as ERL.
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[edit] KLIA Transit Stations
There are five stations served by KLIA Transit. They are (from north to south):
| Station name | Platform | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| KL Sentral | Side | KLIA Ekspres,Kelana Jaya Line, KTM Komuter, KTM intercity trains and KL Monorail (100 m walk) |
| Bandar Tasik Selatan | Side | Sri Petaling Line and KTM Komuter |
| Cyberjaya/Putrajaya | Side | Future Putrajaya Monorail |
| Salak Tinggi | Side | -None- |
| KLIA | Side | KLIA Ekspres |
The KLIA Transit stations in KL Sentral and KLIA are different from those of the KLIA Ekspres.
At KL Sentral, the KLIA Transit station is accessed from the main Transit Concourse at Level One instead of KL CAT which only caters for KLIA Express passengers. In KLIA, the station is accessed from Level Three (Arrivals) of the main terminal building.
[edit] Journey
Distance: 57 kilometres from KL Sentral to KLIA
Duration: 36 minutes
Train Frequency: Once every half hour
Departure Times:
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- KL Sentral
- First train at 0533hrs
- Last train at 0003hrs
- First train at 0533hrs
- KLIA
- First train at 0552hrs
- Last train at 0100hrs
- First train at 0552hrs
- KL Sentral
[edit] Fares
Fares depend on the distance travelled. The fares for KL Sentral-KLIA and KLIA-KL Sentral are the same as KLIA Ekspres at RM35. There are reduced fares for elderly people (over 50), though this reduction applies only to Malaysian citizens.
Check-in facilities are not available at KLIA Transit stations. However, passengers holding KLIA Transit tickets are allowed to check-in luggage for several airlines at the KL CAT in KL Sentral.
The following is the fare structure for a one-way trip as of 2006:
| One Way Fares | KL Sentral | Bandar Tasik Selatan | Putrajaya/ Cyberjaya | Salak Tinggi | KLIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Sentral | RM4.20 | RM9.50 | RM12.50 | RM35.00 | |
| Bandar Tasik Selatan | RM4.20 | RM5.30 | RM8.30 | RM26.50 | |
| Putrajaya/Cyberjaya | RM9.50 | RM5.30 | RM3.00 | RM6.20 | |
| Salak Tinggi | RM12.50 | RM8.30 | RM3.00 | RM3.20 | |
| KLIA | RM35.00 | RM26.50 | RM6.20 | RM3.20 |
[edit] History
KLIA Transit began operations on June 20, 2002.
[edit] Rolling stock
Like the KLIA Ekspres, the KLIA Transit uses the Desiro electrical multiple unit (EMU) trainset by Siemens AG. The trains run at a maximum commercial speed at 160km/h, which is considered to be a high speed rail by Malaysian standard.
[edit] See also
- KLIA Ekspres
- KL Sentral
- Kelana Jaya Line
- Sri Petaling Line
- KL Monorail
- KTM Komuter
- Public transport in Kuala Lumpur
[edit] External links
- The KLIA Transit at the official KLIA Ekspres website.
