Malaysia’s KLIA Aerotrain resumes service on July 1

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The aerotrain shortens travel time between the main terminal and satellite building to about three minutes.

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SEPANG, Selangor – After a more than two-year wait, travellers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) can breathe a sigh of relief as the aerotrain service resumed on July 1.

Capable of ferrying a total of 270 passengers in each ride, it shortens travel time between the main terminal and satellite building to about three minutes.

Fishmonger Chia Kim Yee, 26, said the aerotrain was much more comfortable compared with using the shuttle bus service.

“The bus service was quite complicated. Other countries also have systems similar to the aerotrain,” said Mr Chia, who had just flowin in from Taiwan.

“Now that it is back in service, it is much easier to move around the airport.”

Project engineer Ng Yong Loon, 25, also lauded the return of the service.

“Taking the bus wasn’t the best experience, and it could get rather hot. It is my first time taking the aerotrain, and we hope this service can continue, as it makes it extremely convenient,” said Mr Ng, who had returned from Vietnam.

Oil and gas surveyor Amirudin Bahari, 40, said using the aerotrain was much more efficient.

“Now, we don’t have to walk that much. It is only a three-minute ride, and as a frequent traveller, (I find that) it makes the journey more comfortable,” he said.

“Hopefully, the train can continue serving its purpose well, with no breakdowns.”

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