[Watch] Late Trains And Overcrowding On LRT Platforms Due To Upgrading Works
Commuters aired their grievances online this morning when several LRT platforms were crowded at almost dangerous levels.
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It wasn’t too long ago when the public complained about the poor public transport system. The situation today at several LRT stations drove home the point.
Based on pictures shared by netizens, the LRT platforms are overcrowded until they reached the top of the escalator and can be dangerous without proper crowd control.
There were simply no places to stand and wait or let people exit the trains. What was worrying was that people kept going up the escalators although there was clearly no more safe space to occupy on the platform.
Jalan penuh, tren penuh. And we’re mostly only 50% returning to office. 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/VCPSF3NvEG
— Farizam 🏴 (@bukhrin) June 15, 2022
Malapetaka apa ni @AskRapidKL? Why with the 5-minute frequency? Dengan eskalator jahanamnya lagi, apa masalah korang ni pic.twitter.com/ZlIf99J4hQ
— Puteri N. Balqis 🏴 (@puteriarchy) June 14, 2022
The crowd numbers allegedly ballooned due to 5-minute train delays caused by LRT upgrading works.
Based on the new schedule released earlier, the usual 3-minute train intervals have been extended to 5 to 7-minute intervals on weekdays and weekends respectively.
Some LRT lines face 10 to 12-minute intervals.
Okay so AskRapidKL jawab dengan dua website links.
— Puteri N. Balqis 🏴 (@puteriarchy) June 14, 2022
Apparently memang dah ada jadual baru, katanya sebab kerja-kerja naiktaraf.
But okay, still tak menjawab kenapa frekuensi hari ni 5 minit sekali. And bila tanya sampai bila kerja-kerja naiktaraf, tak ada jawapan. pic.twitter.com/d6aR96Yha0
Netizens who relied on public transport to get to work were frustrated by the poor service and have taken their complaints online.
They said that it was also dangerous to wait on a crowded platform when there are no railings to separate the platform and the track.
A netizen complained that their pay would get docked if they were late for work. Netizens also advised the station staff to stop people from taking the escalator until the crowd on the platform clears.
Other than train delays, a netizen rued that even the air conditioners in the trains weren’t functioning well and questioned why repair works were carried out during peak hours.
Some unhappy netizens have also taken it out on Rapid KL’s Twitter admin. However, a netizen said that at least the admin was responsive and the follow-through on issues by technicians has been prompt.
Tengok gambar pun dah rasa unsafe bersesak macam tu kat LRT Pasar Seni dengan takde railings separate platform and track.
— /afiqtion (@afiqtion) June 14, 2022
Kak, MRT 9 minutes frequency 😭😭 lepas dah naik tu kalau train dia tiber slow. Mental, kak. Sebab lambat masuk kerja 1 minit kena tolak gaji.
— Miss nSHI (@MissNshi) June 14, 2022
Yes, this is dangerous. Should stop ppl from taking the escalator until the crowd upstairs clear.
— TT🌻🌻the Dream Weaver (@leethingthing) June 15, 2022
Why MRT lately semua ade issues Aircond x function if petang2? Time2 peak la sebok bukak panel checking etc.
— zulfadzley (@zulfadzleyzz) June 14, 2022
This, i will have to agree with you sir. They need to step up their services but using twitter to report on issue (leaking, too cold/hot, abnormal behaviour of the train) – their response and action are fast.
— ǟɖʐʀǟʐɛռɛƈǟ (@adzra) June 15, 2022
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