Segambut Utara KTM Station Improves Public Transport Access

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The Segambut Utara KTM Komuter station, launched today, is the latest station in the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) network, developed through a public-private collaboration at a cost of RM39 million fully borne by the developer.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the construction of the station was one of the development conditions for a nearby project set by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), with no government allocation involved.

“This is a model that we welcome, as we also hope that any new development projects can tap into our network.

“So if any new development project is located near a railway line, what we encourage is for them to integrate the project with our public transport network, on the condition that they bear the cost of building the station,” he told a press conference.

Also present were Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud.

Loke said such a development model had been implemented previously, including at Abdullah Hukum and Kajang 2 stations, which have benefited local residents through improved access to KTM services.

He said the collaboration was important at the national level in accelerating the delivery of high-quality infrastructure without compromising governance, safety and long-term sustainability.

“The model demonstrates that the local private sector has the capability, expertise and strong implementation discipline to support the national infrastructure development agenda, particularly when backed by a clear, transparent and integrity-based governance framework,” he said.

The Segambut Utara station, located between Kepong and Segambut stations, was developed through a strategic collaboration between Railway Assets Corporation (RAC), a wholly owned subsidiary of UOA Development Berhad, IDP Industrial Development Sdn Bhd, and KTMB as the rail operator.

The opening of the station also reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening a sustainable public transport system and reducing reliance on private vehicles, in line with the Malaysia MADANI aspiration.

He said the Segambut Utara station is expected to directly benefit a catchment area of nearly 90,000 residents in Segambut, Kepong, Jinjang and Mont Kiara, with projections rising to more than 100,000 in the future.

In terms of capacity, the station can accommodate up to 8,000 passengers per hour per direction during peak periods, with an estimated handling of nearly 580,000 passengers annually.

“This is not merely a statistic, but carries significant implications for reducing private vehicle usage on the roads and enhancing the reliability and attractiveness of the public transport system,” he said.

To encourage public transport usage, RAC is also providing free parking for three months in conjunction with the opening of the Segambut Utara station.

Meanwhile, Hannah said DBKL has agreed to extend the GoKL Bus Route 13, which connects Segambut Utara station with the Jinjang MRT station.

-- BERNAMA