KLIA's New Aerotrains Start Operations 1 July
KL International Airport (KLIA) will begin operations of its new Aerotrains on 1 July 2025, marking the completion of a major infrastructure upgrade that began in 2022. The planned three-year project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance service standards and the overall passenger experience.
The Aerotrain has now entered its final stage of testing, following the successful completion of the critical fault-free run (FFR) and final careful inspection, two major milestones, that confirms the system’s technical reliability and readiness. Conducted under the strict oversight of Agensi Pengangkutan Awam Darat (APAD), the FFR involved a rigorous validation process in which the first train was required to complete 2,000 kilometers of continuous fault-free operations, while the remaining two trains logged 1,000 kilometers each. This ensures that all three trains are fully commissioned and that the system's built-in redundancy is in place for live operations.
Managing Director of Malaysia Airports, Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani said that the airport is in the final stretch of preparations, “This includes testing our emergency response plan to ensure we are ready for any eventuality. Our volunteer employees are also participating in live trial runs to simulate passenger movement and help us fine tune operations. The Aerotrain is a complex system that requires seamless integration across multiple components, all of which must meet stringent safety and performance standards set by the regulator.
We are grateful for the close and diligent oversight from APAD throughout the project, and for the strong support from the Ministry of Transport. We have worked closely with our Contractor Alstom and their consortium partners to deliver this project safely and within budget. We look forward to commencing operations on 1 July pending the approval by APAD and MOT.”
He said this during a familiarisation tour with members of the media, who were taken on a preview ride of the new Aerotrain alongside the Minister of Transport, YB Loke Siew Fook.
The successful completion of this project reflects Malaysia Airports’ commitment to modernising critical infrastructure. With enhanced reliability, improved passenger flow, and stronger system resilience, the new Aerotrain is a key part of KLIA’s continuous efforts to elevate service levels and position the airport as a strong regional hub.