Quick Answer
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line runs 37.8 kilometers from Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya to Johan Setia in Klang, operated by Rapid KL under Prasarana Malaysia Berhad. It opens with 20 operational stations on June 29, 2026, with five in-fill stations scheduled to come online by 2028 for a final total of 25 permanent stations.
Fares follow the standard Rapid KL distance based table. End to end journeys cost a few ringgit with Touch n Go or a contactless bank card, and the line is included in the My50 unlimited monthly pass for Malaysian citizens.
The line is the fourth fully automated driverless rail system in the Klang Valley.
Route at a glance
The alignment is overwhelmingly elevated (35.3 kilometers) with a short 2.5 kilometer underground section near Persiaran Hishamuddin in central Shah Alam. The standard 1,435 mm gauge and 750V DC third rail match the rest of the Rapid KL light rail network, which means future train sets and depot equipment can be standardised across lines.
From east to west, the line crosses Bandar Utama, Tropicana, Damansara, Glenmarie, Shah Alam city centre, UiTM, Bukit Raja, central Klang, and finally the western terminus at Johan Setia. For the political context and launch timeline, see this overview of the June 28 ceremony.
Station list and interchanges
Here are the 20 stations that open on day one, plus the planned in-fill stations marked as future.
- SA01 Bandar Utama (eastern terminus, interchange to MRT Kajang Line at KG09).
- SA02 Persada PLUS.
- SA03 Lembah Subang 2.
- SA04 Tropicana (future in-fill).
- SA05 Damansara Idaman.
- SA06 Glenmarie.
- SA07 Glenmarie 2 (interchange to LRT Kelana Jaya Line at KJ27).
- SA08 Temasya (future in-fill).
- SA09 Stadium Shah Alam.
- SA10 Komuter Shah Alam (interchange to KTM Komuter).
- SA11 Persiaran Hishamuddin.
- SA12 Dato Menteri.
- SA13 Raja Muda (future in-fill).
- SA14 UiTM Shah Alam.
- SA15 SIRIM.
- SA16 Bukit Raja Selatan (future in-fill).
- SA17 Bandar Baru Klang.
- SA18 Tesco Bukit Tinggi.
- SA19 Bukit Tinggi.
- SA20 Bandar Botanik.
- SA21 Johan Setia (western terminus, park and ride).
Key interchange details
Three interchanges do the heavy lifting for the network. Bandar Utama links into the MRT Kajang Line, which is the fastest path from western Selangor to Cheras, Sungai Buloh, and the city centre. Glenmarie 2 links into the LRT Kelana Jaya Line, giving Klang residents a one seat ride to KLCC. Komuter Shah Alam links into the KTM Komuter network for trips toward Port Klang or Seremban.
The interchanges use paid to paid concourses, so you tap once at entry and once at exit across the combined journey. Touch n Go and contactless bank cards handle the integrated fare automatically.
Operating hours
Rapid KL has set the standard LRT3 operating window from roughly 06:00 to midnight every day, with reduced first and last train times at the terminal stations. Train frequency tightens during peak hours (07:00 to 09:00 and 17:00 to 19:00) and stretches out in the late evening. Exact timetables are posted at every station and in the MyRapid app.
Fares and how to pay
LRT3 follows the same distance based fare structure as the rest of the Rapid KL rail network. A short trip of three or four stations typically lands under two ringgit, and an end to end Bandar Utama to Johan Setia journey is in the low single digit range.
- Touch n Go and contactless bank cards (Visa or Mastercard). Tap in, tap out, no need to queue for paper tokens.
- Single journey tokens. Available from station kiosks and machines for occasional users.
- Concession cards. Senior citizens, students, and persons with disabilities get 50 percent off all fares with a registered Rapid KL concession card.
- My50 monthly pass. Unlimited travel across LRT, MRT, monorail, BRT, and Rapid KL buses for RM50 per month for Malaysian citizens. Worth it for anyone commuting more than about 10 days a month.
Park and ride
Johan Setia, Bandar Utama, and Stadium Shah Alam all offer multi storey or surface park and ride. Daily and monthly parking rates are set by Prasarana and follow the standard Rapid KL scheme. For drivers in outlying suburbs, the park and ride model is what makes LRT3 work: drive 15 minutes to the lot, park for the day, and skip the highway run into central Petaling Jaya.
Accessibility
Every LRT3 station has step free access via lifts and ramps, tactile guide paths for the visually impaired, and dedicated wheelchair spaces inside each train set. Platform screen doors at every station prevent track falls and align precisely with train doors, which is one of the safety benefits of running an automated driverless system.
Tips for first time riders
- Download the MyRapid app for live train tracking and journey planning before you head to a station.
- Top up your Touch n Go to at least RM20 if you plan a full end to end journey with interchanges.
- Travel in the off peak window (mid morning or early afternoon) for your first ride so you can find your way around without crowd pressure.
- If you connect from the KTM Komuter at Shah Alam, allow a few extra minutes for the interchange walk.
The takeaway
LRT3 is a clean, modern, fully automated addition to the Klang Valley rail network with three real interchanges, 20 working stations at launch, and the same fare system commuters already use elsewhere. The route fills the obvious gap on the western side of the map, and with My50 pricing in play, it becomes one of the cheapest urban transit options anywhere in Southeast Asia for anyone who rides daily.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a full end to end ride take?
About 65 to 70 minutes from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia, including a short dwell at each station.
Can I bring a bicycle on board?
Folding bicycles are allowed outside peak hours. Full size bicycles are not permitted on the trains.
Are the trains air conditioned?
Yes, every train set and every station concourse is fully air conditioned, with platform screen doors keeping the cool air inside.
What payment methods work at the gates?
Touch n Go, contactless Visa or Mastercard, single journey tokens, and registered concession cards. The My50 monthly pass is loaded onto a Touch n Go card.
