KUALA LUMPUR – Commuters in the Klang Valley now have a brand new transit point. Transport Minister Anthony Loke officially launched the Segambut Utara KTM Komuter station today. The modern facility cost RM39 million to build. However, a private housing developer paid for the entire project.
The government did not spend any public funds on the construction. Instead, Kuala Lumpur City Hall made the station a mandatory condition for the nearby housing development. The private developer built the infrastructure and handed ownership to the Railway Assets Corporation. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad will handle the daily train operations.
Anthony Loke praised the project during a press conference at the launch ceremony. He explained that this partnership allows the state to expand the rail network quickly. It also protects the national budget from extra costs. The transport ministry plans to use this exact blueprint for future housing projects near existing railway lines.
The new Segambut Utara KTM station will improve travel for about 90,000 residents. It directly connects people from Segambut, Kepong, Jinjang, and Mont Kiara. Local planners expect the regional population to pass 100,000 people very soon. The new hub can handle up to 8,000 passengers per hour during busy peak times.
This new rail option arrives at a crucial time for consumers. This initiative could help everyday people cope with the current increase in petrol and diesel prices by offering a cheaper travel alternative.
Minister Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud also attended the launch event. The train station officially opened its doors to regular passengers on May 11.
