Rapid Rail Malaysia

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd was formed with the sole intention of bringing all the rail operators along the Sri Petaling Line, KL Monorail Line, Kelana Jaya Line and Ampang Line under one administrative umbrella based in the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This network comprises two metro lines, which in strict British English would be called Light Transit Systems, while the third major component of the network is the monorail. With a total length of over 100 kilometres and up to 81 stations along the way, this three-pronged transport network is an integral part of Kuala Lumpur’s public transport system. As of 2015, the Rapid Rail has recorded an annual ridership of more than 170 million passengers.

Malaysia Rapid Rail Map

Map of Malaysia Rapid Rail showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Rapid Rail map in PDF format.

Rapid Rail Lines

The Ampang line consists of two different lines: one running east and the other running north-south. The Sri Petaling-Chan Sow Lin line serves the southern parts of the city, while the Ampang-Chan Sow Lin line caters to the needs of commuters in the Pudu Town and Ampang suburbs of Selangor. Both are located along the north-eastern part of the Klang Valley. The lines converge at Chan Sow Lin station before heading north as a combined service to terminate at Sentul Timur LRT station.

The Kelana Jaya Line is a single line connecting the northeastern region of Gombak to Petaling Jaya in the west. It passes through the centre of Kuala Lumpur and many high-density residential areas along the northern edge of the city. There are over eight hundred individual bridges along the route, the longest of which spans sixty-eight metres.

The KL Monorail has 11 stations and runs from KL Sentral to Titiwangsa.

The Masjid Jamek LRT station serves as the junction for the Kelana Jaya and Ampang lines. It is expected that the Rapid Rail network in Kuala Lumpur will continue to expand to provide better access to the citizens. The MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang line would run between Sungai Buloh and Kajang stations and is currently under construction.

Rapid Rail Hours

Trains start at 06:00 in the morning and run for some time after midnight. The frequency of trains also varies according to the day and time of day. On weekdays, trains have a minimum headway of 3 minutes and a maximum headway of 14 minutes. Saturdays also have more or less similar timetables. The only difference is that the minimum interval between trains is 4 minutes. On Sundays and other public holidays, trains run less frequently. The minimum interval between two trains is 8 minutes and the maximum is 15 minutes.

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Rapid Rail Fares and Tickets

The fares of the Ampang & Kelana Jaya LRT and Rapid Rail monorail lines depend on the distance travelled.

Rapid Rail in Malaysia operates several rail services in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley, including the LRT (Light Rail Transit), MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), and Monorail. Here’s a breakdown of the fares and ticketing options for these services:

Fare Structure

Cashless Payment (Touch ‘n Go Card):

• Touch ‘n Go Card: This is the most convenient and cost-effective way to pay for fares. Users simply tap the card at entry and exit gates. The fare is automatically deducted based on the distance traveled.
• MyRapid Smart 30 Weekly/Monthly Pass: Provides unlimited rides on Rapid Rail services. The weekly pass costs RM 50, and the monthly pass costs RM 200.

Token Tickets:

• Single Journey Tokens: These can be purchased at ticket vending machines in the stations and are valid for a one-way trip.

Concession Fares:

• Students, Senior Citizens, and Persons with Disabilities: Eligible passengers receive a 50% discount on fares with a valid identification card.

Ticket Purchase

Ticket Vending Machines: Available at all stations for purchasing single journey tokens.

Customer Service Counters: Located at major stations for purchasing or reloading Touch ‘n Go cards and passes.

Online Platforms: Certain passes can be purchased or reloaded online through the official Rapid KL website or the MyRapid mobile app.

Fare Calculation

Distance-Based Fares: The fare amount depends on the distance traveled. Fares start from RM 1.20 for short trips and increase with longer distances. Zone-Based Fares: Some services might use a zone-based fare system, where the fare is calculated based on the number of zones crossed during the journey.

• Short Distance (1-3 km): RM 1.20 – RM 2.10
• Medium Distance (4-10 km): RM 2.40 – RM 3.60
• Long Distance (11-20 km): RM 3.90 – RM 5.50
• Longer Distances (21 km and above): RM 6.00 and above

Rapid Rail (Malaysia) Parking

Most stations have car parks. This means that passengers can also take advantage of park and ride facilities.

• Most car parks have security features such as CCTV and patrolling security staff to ensure the safety of vehicles.
• Car park capacity varies from station to station, with larger stations providing more spaces to meet higher demand.
• Car parks are generally located close to station entrances to allow easy access to trains.