Klang Valley Integrated Transit System

The Klang Valley Integrated Transit System is an integrated transport network that primarily serves the area of Klang Valley and Greater Kuala Lumpur. The system commenced operations in August 1995 with the introduction of commuter rail service on the existing rail between Kuala Lumpur and Rawang. The system have since expanded and currently consists of 11 fully operating rail lines in a radial formation; two commuter rail lines, six rapid transit lines, one bus rapid transit line and two airport rail links to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and one temperarily suspended airport rail link to the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. The system encompasses 528.4 kilometres (328.3 mi) of grade-separated route on standard gauge and metre gauge with 197 operational stations.

Klang Valley Integrated Transit System
Overview
Native nameSistem Transit Bersepadu Lembah Klang (Malay)
LocaleKlang Valley
Transit typeCommuter rail, rapid transit & bus rapid transit
Number of lines11
Number of stations197 transit stations
Daily ridership822,929 (2023)
(only Rapid KL)
Annual ridership248,434,575 (2023)
Websitehttps://myrapid.com.my/
Operation
Began operation14 August 1995 (1995-08-14)
Operator(s)
Technical
System length555.7 km (345 mi)
Track gauge
  • 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
  • 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
  • Straddle beam monorail
  • Fully elevated single carriageway
Electrification
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