The driverless LRT Shah Alam Line LRV

Urban transit

LRV

Fully Automated
and Driverless LRV
for Malaysia LRT
Shah Alam Line

The Shah Alam Line LRV represents a new-generation driverless LRV platform engineered for safe, reliable and sustainable urban mobility, integrating advanced railway technologies to maximise operational performance and energy efficiency.

3-car set

Formation

80km/h

Max. Operating Speed

GoA 4

Grade of Automation

624passengers

Passenger Capacity (AW3)

Exterior
Design

Inspired by the flowing forms of Malaysian architecture, the train features a streamlined profile with elegant body lines. A locally favoured gold colour scheme, complemented by a silver-grey glazing band and blue waistline accent, creates a cohesive visual identity.

Window
Design

The train features uniquely profiled side windows seamlessly integrated into the streamlined body design. Their distinctive form provides a wider field of view, contributing to a more open and comfortable passenger experience.

Interior
Design

The interior features a soft, elegant colour palette enhanced by integrated blue ambient lighting, creating a refined and welcoming passenger environment. Durable, wear-resistant seating materials with enhanced anti-slip properties provide lasting comfort and reliability.

Shah Alam Line LRV exterior at the platform
Two Shah Alam Line LRVs stabled at the depot
Shah Alam Line LRV interior
Shah Alam Line LRV 3021 from above on the mainline
Shah Alam Line LRV 3211 — rapidKL livery front view

Key Features

Enables fully automated unattended train operation under centralised control, including sleep and wake-up, train preparation, self-diagnosis, train operation, door control, train washing, and automatic recovery from fault conditions.

Features a four-rail return current system that effectively eliminates stray current leakage while enhancing the safety and reliability of the electrical and mechanical systems. One of the few such applications worldwide, setting an industry benchmark.

Developed for compact loading gauge applications, the longitudinal-drive inboard axlebox bogie features a compact twin-motor arrangement that maximises underfloor space, enabling the integration of four-rail current collectors within a compact vehicle layout.

Features a high-voltage DC inverter air-conditioning system that reduces auxiliary converter size and weight, together with smart adaptive LED lighting for enhanced energy efficiency and lower lifecycle operating costs.

Technical data

Power SupplyDC ±375 V Third-Rail with Fourth-Rail Return
Track Gauge1435 mm
Train ConfigurationM1–T–M2
Formation2 motor cars & 1 trailer car
Max. Operating Speed80 km/h
Max. Design Speed90 km/h
Starting Acceleration (0–30 km/h)≥ 1.1 m/s²
Max. Service Braking Deceleration≥ 1.1 m/s²
Max. Emergency Braking Deceleration≥ 1.3 m/s²
Grade of AutomationGoA 4
Passenger Capacity (AW1 / AW2 / AW3)102 / 451 / 624 passengers
Length57240 mm
Width2700 mm
Height3860 mm
Max. Axle Load< 13 t
Wheel Diameter (new / worn)850 mm / 775 mm
The RTS Link LRV in the depot

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