Siemens Mobility Awarded Maintenance Contract for Kuala Lumpur Metro Trains

Siemens Mobility today announced that it has been awarded the technical support and spares contract for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by the general contractor SMH Rail. It is a planned maintenance after the line has been in operation for eight years. Siemens Mobility will provide components, subsystems, technical supervision, and staff training to the maintenance provider SMH Rail over a 40-month period. This contract builds on Siemens' existing technology and expertise for the Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT Line, further strengthening the company's presence in the Malaysian public transportation market.

"Siemens Mobility's proven capabilities and collaborative approach make it the ideal partner to collaborate jointly to recondition the trains on our Kajang MRT Line," said Datuk PK Nara, Chairman and Managing Director of SMH Rail. "We look forward to working closely with their team to optimize the performance and lifespan of these important metro assets."

The contract builds on Siemens Mobility's previous involvement in the Klang Valley MRT Kajang Line project, in which the company designed the train and supplied key train components including traction converters, train control systems, and bogies. The local consortium partner SMH Rail performed the local assembly under Siemens Mobility’s supervision.

To optimize the lead times and quoted prices, the contract includes a considerable scope including key experts for training and supervision from Siemens Mobility Thailand. In Bangkok’s full-service projects the company provides up to 100% availability for the Blue and Green Line.

All efforts of the new maintenance agreement will ensure the continued reliable and efficient operation of the metro system, which plays a crucial role in supporting Kuala Lumpur's growing transportation needs in a sustainable manner.

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