Alstom announced the deployment of three state-of-the-art Innovia APM R trainsets at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
The system was handed over to Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and is scheduled to start revenue service on 01 July 2025, aiming to enhance passenger experience for the millions of travellers using Southeast Asia’s main transit hub each year.
The advanced transport system has a capacity of up to 270 passengers per trip and will operate using the newly upgraded signalling solution Urbalis Flo. This CBTC solution facilitates faster and more efficient driverless journeys, optimising passenger capacity. Additionally, the Innovia APM R trainsets are fitted with an advanced condition monitoring system to prevent faults, prioritising passenger safety and comfort. The new Alstom trains have undergone rigorous testing by Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) from January to June this year.
“KLIA plays a pivotal role in ensuring Malaysia remains at the forefront of world-class transportation. Delivering safe, efficient, and seamless passenger mobility is essential to this vision,” Yann Maixandeau, Alstom’s Managing Director for Singapore and Malaysia said.
Innovia APM systems are built for outstanding passenger comfort with inclusive accessibility and wider entry and exit points for easier passenger flows, contributing to the overall passenger experience. With an emphasis on eco-design and advanced technologies, the Innovia APM R trainsets include smart climate control, centralised train control, regenerative braking, and energy-efficient systems.
This APM replacement project is led by Alstom and a joint venture between IJM Construction and Pestech Technology (IJMC-Pestech JV). Alstom served as the project coordination lead and was responsible for the coordination works in supplying three brand new Innovia APM R train sets and the advanced Urbalis Flo CBTC (formerly known as CityFlo 650) signalling system.
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