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The LRT3, officially known as the Shah Alam Line, has officially opened to the public today, 29 June
Connecting Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya to Johan Setia in Klang, the new 37.8km rail line features 20 stations and is expected to benefit around two million residents living along its route.
Here's a first look at the trains and everything you need to know before hopping onboard.
The Johan Setia station.
Image via Prasarana (Provided to SAYS)The LRT3 connects Bandar Utama to Johan Setia
The Shah Alam Line offers commuters a new way to travel between Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Klang, with a full journey from the first to the last station taking about 70 minutes.
It also connects with two existing rail lines, making transfers easier:
– Glenmarie 2 Station links to the Kelana Jaya Line
– Bandar Utama Station links to the Kajang Line
The trains can reach speeds of up to 80km/h
The line is served by 22 three-car train sets manufactured by CRRC Zhuzhou, with a maximum operating speed of 80km/h.
The Shah Alam Line will operate daily from 6am to midnight, arriving every eight minutes during peak hours and every 10 to 15 minutes during off-peak periods.
Prasarana expects around 67,000 passengers to use the line every day in its first year, with the goal of doubling ridership within five years.
The multi-billion-ringgit project isn't fully complete yet
The total construction cost of the LRT3 project currently stands at RM16.63 billion.
Although train services have begun, the government is still planning to build five stations that were previously deferred:
– Tropicana
– Raja Muda
– Temasya
– Bukit Raja
– Bandar Botanik
Construction on these stations is expected to begin in late 2026.
The line was also designed with sustainability in mind
According to Prasarana, the Shah Alam Line incorporates several environmentally friendly features across its stations and trains.
One of its key technologies is regenerative braking, which converts energy generated when trains brake into electricity that can be reused to power station facilities.
Other green features include rainwater harvesting systems for toilet flushing and landscape irrigation, station designs that maximise natural lighting and ventilation, as well as auto-start escalators that only run when passengers are using them.
There are also park-and-ride facilities, feeder buses, and on-demand vans for commuters' convenience
To make access to and from stations easier, six LRT3 stations are equipped with Park N' Ride facilities:
– Kayu Ara — 350 parking bays
– Damansara Idaman — 150 parking bays
– Pasar Klang — 100 parking bays
– Seri Andalas — 550 parking bays
– Bandar Bukit Tinggi — 600 parking bays
– Johan Setia — 550 parking bays
Meanwhile, 40 feeder buses will operate across 13 routes serving 323 bus stops.
Prasarana has also deployed 44 Rapid On-Demand vans to serve 20 zones along the LRT3 corridor.
LRT fares range from 80 sen to RM4.90, while feeder buses cost RM1 and Rapid On-Demand rides are priced at RM2.
Parking bays at the Johan Setia station.
Image via Prasarana (Provided to SAYS)