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KL's New LRT3 Shah Alam Line: Free Rides End 31 July

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Contents

  1. What the LRT3 Shah Alam Line covers
  2. How the free ride works
  3. Getting around KL and beyond

Kuala Lumpur’s newest urban rail line, the LRT3 Shah Alam Line, has been running free since its commercial launch on 29 June 2026 — but that promotional period ends on 31 July. If you are in KL this week, Thursday is the last day to ride the full 37.8km route at no cost.

What the LRT3 Shah Alam Line covers

The line runs between Bandar Utama in the north (near the Curve shopping mall and Ikea) and Johan Setia in the south, passing through 20 stations. Key stops include Subang Jaya, USJ, Putra Permai, and Shah Alam — areas that previously had no direct rail connection to the broader Klang Valley network. The line integrates with existing LRT, MRT, and commuter rail services at several interchange points.

Total journey time from end to end is approximately 50 minutes. Trains run from around 06:00 to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours at weekends.

How the free ride works

To use the line during the promotional period, you must tap in and tap out at each station using an active Touch n Go card with a minimum balance of RM5. This is not a true ticketless ride — the card must be valid and loaded. Fare transactions are zeroed out automatically during the promotional window, but the tap requirement remains. From 1 August, standard fares apply and will be charged to your card in the normal way.

Parking at designated LRT3 stations is also free until 31 July. After that, paid parking takes effect at stations that have dedicated car parks.

Getting around KL and beyond

The LRT3 adds useful coverage to the western suburbs and is particularly practical for travellers staying in Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, or the Bandar Utama corridor rather than the city centre. Combined with the existing LRT Kelana Jaya Line and the Ampang Line, it expands rail access to parts of Greater KL that previously required a bus or Grab.

Our Kuala Lumpur city guide has more on how to navigate the capital by public transport, where to stay, and what to see beyond the Petronas Towers. For a broader look at getting between cities and regions, our getting around Malaysia guide covers intercity buses, trains, and domestic flights. We also have a dedicated page on the ETS and KTM rail network for intercity rail planning.

If you are passing through KL this week, the free window is worth taking advantage of — even just to explore a stretch of the city that sits off the main tourist circuit.