Things to encounter taking LRT #1

If you're a heavy user of Putra(now called Kelana Jaya Line) and STAR LRT(Ampang Line), do correct me if i'm wrong....

LRT recently has been the most popular transportation used by mainly working folks. Although most of the times it functions well(recently its been good), but when it breaks down or some train or passenger got stuck in the middle of the train or in between the doors, it'll be a long nightmare if they give up an announcement stating they will resolve the problem "SOON". Get a towel to prepare to wipe ur sweats off.

As I am a heavy user for Putra LRT(Kelana Jaya Line), I think it's best if I give comments dealing with that line than for both as I don't really take the STAR Line that often.

These are timings to take note about PUTRA(Kelana Jaya) Line. It opens at 5.30am(i think) and closes at 12.30am (although you need to get there before 11.40pm to get into a train, depending on the location of the station), as the last trains leaves for each end of the station at 11.30pm. Other times to take note of are the peak times when the train feels like sauna.

Peak times :

Time
8.45am – 9.45am	This is when almost 80% working members gets into the train, filling up every sit and even the space to stand. Stations at the ends (Kelana Jaya & Gombak) will be packed with people and you might need to queue up to wait for 20-30 minutes to get into the train. Stations at Masjid Jamek & KL Sentral would require the same amount of time(20-30 minutes) to get into the train And the best station goes to Wangsa Maju station! If you happened to have been there, you’ll notice it takes you at least 45 minutes before you can get into a train. Note: at least! People there won’t speak to one another and all they do is keep pushing you from the front, back and sides. (For me, I’ll usually let them push me into the train = Þ) There will be “station guards” making sure the line is properly lined up and no one starts overtaking, with “a maximum of 2 lines”, says the guard, but we humans are the best, we create at least 3 lines to enhance the cram’ness in the station.
5.45pm – 7.10pm	Stations from Masjid Jamek, Bangsar, KL Sentral & Pasar Seni will require you to line up and wait for at least 15 minutes before you can board into the train. Ampang Park station requires you to stay in the station for at least 20 minutes to get into a train. KLCC station requires you to first wait outside of the ticket booth for at least 15 minutes before you get into the station and when you’re inside(downstairs), keep standing and pushing/getting pushed for another 45 minutes.

*Note: This timing only applies if you have the LRT monthly pass or Touch'N Go card. If you don't have them, just multiply the timing by 1.5x. The timing can also be shortened if you be unethical and overtaking and pushing people away to get into the train(don't worry, no one says anything in the train)

Other than those times, the LRT is pretty cold and quiet(unless exceptional cases). The air conditioning is pretty cold for the PUTRA(Kelana Jaya) Line but for the STAR(Ampang) Line, you gotta prepare bringing a portable fan at times - especially during the afternoon as they would love to provide more heat into the train.

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