KUALA LUMPUR: The Shah Alam LRT Line’s testing and commissioning phase is adhering to stricter standards than those in the region, Setia Utama LRT3 Sdn Bhd (SULRT3) project director Patrick Hwang said.
Speaking to the media, Patrick explained that each train is required to complete a 4,000-kilometre fault-free run (FFR) before entering service, a requirement he said is significantly higher than in neighbouring countries.
“In Singapore, trains only need to complete about 1,000 kilometres of trial runs before starting operations,” he said.
He added that the higher standard aims to prevent even rare passenger inconveniences, such as doors failing to open at stations.
“Our goal is to deliver a system that is not only safe, but reliable and stable. This requires additional time to run the trains, collect data, and improve the software to address all teething issues,” he said.
Patrick said the project has made steady progress over the past two and a half months, with support from China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, and remains on track to meet the FFR targets.
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