More frequent trains on F1 race day

KUALA LUMPUR: The KLIA Transit trains will be plying the route more frequently on March 23 to curb traffic congestion during the F1 Grand Prix here. 

The trains will run every 15 minutes between 7am and 1pm and every 12 minutes between 5pm and 8pm on the race day. 

The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Express Rail Link (ERL) are collaborating for the sixth time since 2003 to offer the KLIA Transit Formula One Transfer Package. 

The package includes a two-way KLIA Transit ticket between KL Sentral and KLIA as well as a two-way bus shuttle ticket between the airport and SIC.  

“We expect 125,000 spectators at this year’s race and the police are confident of managing traffic. I personally urge fans to use public transportation to avoid getting caught in the foreseeable traffic congestion,” SIC senior general manager Datuk Azmi Murad said, urging locals to buy their tickets and plan their transportation in advance. 

Azmi said that for next year, they hope to put together a package that will include tickets for the race.  

ERL chief executive officer Dr Aminuddin Adnan said they were capable of handling more passengers compared to last year. 

The packages can be purchased at all ERL stations except Salak Tinggi.