Cable thefts cause over 1,300 hours of train delays, says transport ministry
Cable theft along Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) rail lines has caused more than 1,300 hours of train delays between January and August this year, according to the transport ministry.
It said a total of 104 cable theft incidents were recorded, with Perak (38) and Selangor (37) recording the highest number of cases.
Other affected states include Kedah (19), Negeri Sembilan (4), Penang (3), Pahang (1), and Kuala Lumpur (2). No incidents were reported in Perlis, Melaka, Johor, and Kelantan.
“These cable theft incidents have disrupted KTMB’s signalling system, which controls train movements, causing operational delays and inconvenience for passengers.
“For 2025, the total delays amounted to 562 hours for ETS services and 741 hours for KTM Komuter services, with no delays for Intercity trains,” the ministry said in a written parliamentary reply to…
