Malaysia’s first underground rail transit system commenced operations when Phase 2 of the PUTRA LRT system opened on 1 June, 1999.
The underground stations are fitted with 60 platform screen doors, supplied by Westinghouse Platform Screen Doors, which allow the use of full air-conditioning in the stations as well as on the trains.
The automated driverless system is operated using 35 two-car 3-door Bombardier trains and an automated signalling system supplied by Alcatel.
Platform-based PSD control equipment interfaces with the ATC and PDI and allows system monitoring via a Local Control Panel. The system is currently being upgraded and WPSD are activating an additional 60 doorways to accommodate longer trains.