Troopers to guard Klang Valley’s LRT and MRT tracks from cable theft? There’s no specific point out of that worsening drawbackhowever the newly-formed Speedy Rail Squadron 50 Practice Specialist Regiment Royal Engineer Soldier Regiment (RAJD) Territorial Soldier (AW) will help in defending our city rail community.
Defence minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that the squadron is a brand new strategic initiative that integrates defence experience with the nation’s city rail system. It’s additionally an indication of the federal government’s dedication in strengthening the safety of essential nationwide infrastructure.
“The institution of this squadron displays the continual dedication of the defence ministry in guaranteeing operability and security of strategic public transport infrastructure, to make sure that it’s at all times on the optimum stage, not solely in peacetime, but additionally when dealing with disaster conditions or security threats,” Khaled stated right now on the squadron’s launch, reported by Astro Awani.
“The city rail system together with the LRT, MRT and Monorail is amongst essential nationwide infrastructure that helps the every day mobility of the the folksand likewise the economic system. So, the institution of the squadron contributes on to nationwide safety by guaranteeing that the rail system is protected in all conditions, together with for nationwide disaster administration and accessibility of navy operations,” he added.
The squadron absolutely consists of Askar Wataniah members who’ve skilled experience in rail, engineering and transport operations. It doesn’t contain further everlasting posts however utilises current experience as a strategic value-add to nationwide defence, the minister stated. There are 33 officers and 191 members of AW within the squadron.
“In an emergency or disaster scenario, the squadron shall be mobilised to help in rail operations restoration, engineering help, incident aspect administration and coordination with safety businesses and the rail operator,” Khaled defined.
In December, Prasarana stated that cable theft is disrupting Speedy KL rail operations, straight affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters within the Klang Valley. That is along with losses of RM20.6 million previously three years. Delays apart, there’s additionally the protection subject.
The operator of Speedy public transport stated that final 12 months noticed a 68% improve in circumstances of cable theft. The pattern is spurred by demand and the market worth of the cables, particularly the copper inside, which makes it profitable to syndicates. Right here’s hoping that the brand new AW squadron is an efficient deterrent. Full story right here.
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