KUALA LUMPUR — KTM Komuter Klang Valley and ETS services were disrupted today after a construction incident in Batang Benar damaged the railway’s overhead electric supply system, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) said.

KTMB said the incident involved bridge construction works by a contractor appointed by the Public Works Department (JKR) for a wayleave project.

The railway operator said although a site entry permit had been issued to the contractor, the contractor was found to have failed to comply with the required safety conditions and procedures, including not submitting a complete work schedule and not informing KTMB of the actual timing of the works on the day of the incident.

Under KTMB’s site entry permit standard operating procedure, three technical representatives from its regional engineering, signalling and communications, as well as electrification teams would be stationed at the location for monitoring after full approval was obtained and complete documentation received.

KTMB said during the construction works, a wooden structure from the site fell onto the railway track before striking the overhead line system between the Batang Benar and Labu sections.

The incident damaged the electrical supply system, affecting train operations along the route.

For KTM Komuter services, trains from Pulau Sebang heading towards KL Sentral have been terminated at Seremban Station, while services towards KL Sentral and Batu Caves will only begin from Bangi Station.