KUALA LUMPUR: Eight lifts at five monorail stations are now fully operational after undergoing upgrades and passing safety inspections by the relevant government agencies.

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail), in a statement today, said the stations involved were Imbi, Maharajalela and Medan Tuanku, each with two lifts, while Hang Tuah and Raja Chulan had one lift each.

It said that the upgrade was carried out to provide greater comfort and accessibility for all users, especially the elderly, persons with disabilities and families with young children or using baby strollers.

"The remaining eight lifts and one escalator at six other stations are currently undergoing final commissioning tests and the process of obtaining lifting machine permits, and are expected to be fully completed by the end of May 2025," the statement said.