MRT Circle Line

This article is about the rapid transit system in Malaysia. For the line in Singapore, see Circle MRT line. For other similarly named rapid transit systems in other cities, see Circle Line.
Circle Line
13
Rapid KL (brand)
Overview
Native nameMRT Laluan Lingkaran
StatusPlanned
OwnerMRT Corp
Line number13 (Blue violet)
LocaleKlang Valley
Termini
Stations32 (2 provisional)
Websitemrt3.pi.mymrt.com.my
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemRapid KL (brand) Rapid KL
ServicesCircle route
Operator(s)Rapid Rail
Depot(s)Kampung Puah Depot
Taman Midah Depot
Rolling stockTBD
History
Commenced2027 [1] (expected)
Planned opening2032 (expected)
Technical
Line length50.8 km (31.6 mi)[2]
Elevated: 40.1 km (24.9 mi)
Underground: 10.7 km (6.6 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Conduction systemAutomated and driverless
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Route map

MRT3 Official Map
Line 13 - MRT Circle Line
Legend
2
 Jalan Kuching
Titiwangsa 
Dutamas
Kampung Puah
Taman Sri Sinar
Jalan Langkawi
Bukit Segambut
Ayer Panas Depot
Mont Kiara
Danau Kota
Sri Hartamas
Setapak
Rejang
Bukit Kiara
9
Bukit Kiara
Selatan
Setiawangsa
5
 AU2
UM
Taman Hillview
5
 Universiti
Tasik Ampang
Pantai Permai
Kampung Pandan
2
 Pantai Dalam
Pandan Indah
3
Jalan Klang Lama
Taman Kencana
12
 Kuchai
Taman Midah Depot
Salak Jaya
Taman Cheras
4
 Salak Selatan
Taman Midah
9
Sri Permaisuri
Jalan Yaacob Latif
Map
Proposed route for the MRT Circle Line as of September 2024.[3]
Black: Underground alignment
Blue violet: Elevated alignment

The MRT Circle Line, also known as MRT 3, is a proposed thirteenth rail transit line, the third Mass Rapid Transit line and the fifth fully automated and driverless rail system in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Once completed, this line would form the loop line of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System. The director of this project is currently Tuan Haji Mohd Yusof Kasiron.[4] The circle line will be numbered 13 and coloured blue violet on official transit maps.[5] Before 4 July 2024, the circle line was coloured grey on its official alignment map.[6]

It is one of three planned mass rapid transit (MRT) rail lines under the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Project by MRT Corp. The MRT Circle Line is expected to form a loop line circling but not entering Kuala Lumpur's central business district, while linking up the radial rail lines. Interest in building the line resurfaced in early 2015;[7] the project was shelved by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in May 2018[8][9] but was later on revived in November 2020.[10] Constructions are expected to begin in 2026 and slated for full operation by 2032. The estimated construction cost is expected to be in line with the MRT Putrajaya Line which will be around RM31 billion while the land acquisition cost is estimated to be at RM8.4 billion.[11]

With 50.8 km (31.6 mi) of rail alignment, a total of 32 stations, which will consist of 25 elevated and 7 underground stations will be built. The circle line is expected to stretch while forming a loop from Bukit Kiara to PPUM and it will include densely populated areas such as Mont Kiara, Segambut, KL Metropolis, Titiwangsa, Setapak, Setiawangsa, Ampang, Salak South, Pandan Indah, Pantai Dalam, Cheras and Universiti Malaya.

  1. ^ Bernama (2024-11-18). "Construction of MRT3 project may only start in 2027, says MRT Corp". The Star. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  2. ^ Azhar, Danial (15 March 2022). "'Final piece' of KL transit system, MRT3 back on track". Free Malaysia Today. FMT Media Sdn Bhd.
  3. ^ "MRT3's construction cost to be around RM31b, and be operational by 2030, says MRT Corp". The Edge Market. The Edge Communications Sdn. Bhd. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  4. ^ "MRT Corp Conducts RFI Briefing Session for MRT3 Circle Line Project". MRT Corp. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  5. ^ MRT Corp (4 July 2024). "Infographic of Circle Line (MRT3)" (PDF). MRT Corp. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  6. ^ MRT Corp (4 April 2024). "MRT3 Circle Line". Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 2024-04-04. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  7. ^ Wong, Joseph (5 February 2015). "Eyes now on MRT Line 3". The Ant Daily. Archived from the original on 19 May 2015.
  8. ^ "PM Mahathir : Malaysia's planned MRT3 cancelled". The Edge Markets. 2018-05-30. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
  9. ^ "Govt slams brakes on MRT3 and HSR projects". NST Online. 2018-05-30. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
  10. ^ "Focus turns to structure for MRT3". The Star (Malaysia). 10 Nov 2020. Retrieved 18 Jan 2021.
  11. ^ Gan, Caroline (2022-03-15). "MRT3 Circle Line to cost RM39.4bil, to start operating in phases from 2028". NST Online. Retrieved 2023-09-29.