KTM Segambut Utara station opens in Kuala Lumpur to enhance public transit access

The KTM Segambut Utara station officially opened on May 15, 2026, as part of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) rail network in Kuala Lumpur ^{[1, 2]}. The station is situated between the Kepong and Segambut stations, benefiting a catchment area that includes Segambut, Kepong, Jinjang, and Mont Kiara with nearly 90,000 residents ^{[1, 2]}. This population is expected to grow beyond 100,000 in the future ^[2].

The development of the station cost RM39 million, funded entirely by the developer without any government allocation ^[1]. It was delivered through a public-private partnership involving Railway Assets Corporation (RAC), UOA Development Bhd, IDP Industrial Development Sdn Bhd, and KTMB as the operator ^[1]. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the station's construction was a condition imposed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) tied to a nearby development project ^[1].

Loke said the planning was based on data-driven long-term needs, not a reactive decision. He said, "This clearly shows that the planning for the construction of this station is not reactive, but rather data-based and takes into account long-term needs and usage patterns" ^[2]. He added that the project highlights the local private sector's capacity and discipline to support national infrastructure with transparent governance. "The model demonstrates that the local private sector has the capability, expertise and strong implementation discipline to support the national infrastructure development agenda, particularly when backed by a clear, transparent and integrity-based governance framework," he said ^[1].

The station can handle up to 8,000 passengers per hour per direction during peak periods. It is expected to accommodate nearly 580,000 passengers annually ^[2]. The project aims to reduce reliance on private vehicles and bolster a sustainable public transport system, aligned with Malaysia Madani goals ^[1].

The KTM Segambut Utara station joins the KTMB network as a key access point in northern Kuala Lumpur. Passenger services have begun following the launch on May 15, 2026 ^{[1, 2]}.