Puchong Prima LRT station

 SP29  Puchong Prima
Platform view of the station.
General information
Other names
    • Malay: ڤوچوڠ ڤريما (Jawi)
    • Chinese: 蒲种柏丽玛
    • Tamil: பூச்சோங் பிரிமா
LocationPersiaran Puchong Permai, Taman Puchong Prima,
47100 Puchong
Selangor
Malaysia
Coordinates2°59′59.8″N 101°35′48.1″E / 2.999944°N 101.596694°E / 2.999944; 101.596694
SystemRapid KL (brand) Rapid KL
OwnerPrasarana Malaysia
OperatorRapid Rail
Line4 Sri Petaling Line
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure type
Elevated
ParkingNot available
Other information
Station code SP29 
History
Opened30 June 2016 (2016-06-30)
Services
Preceding station Following station
Puchong Perdana
towards Sentul Timur
Sri Petaling Line Putra Heights
Terminus
Location

The Puchong Prima LRT station is a light rapid transit (LRT) station in Puchong Prima, a township of Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. It is served by the LRT Sri Petaling Line, and is the last station before the line's terminus at Putra Heights.[1]

Like most LRT stations operating in the Klang Valley, the station is an elevated station, which consists of two side platforms. It is connected to the street level by escalators, lifts and stairs. A pedestrian bridge over Persiaran Puchong Permai connects the station to the shops nearby, as well as a local supermarket. The station was built as part of the LRT Sri Petaling Line extension, which began construction in 2010 [2] and opened on 30 June 2016.[3]

The station is situated near OTK Supermarket, Taman Puchong Prima, Desa Idaman, Pangsapuri Lili, Pangsapuri Elina, as well as a secondary school. The station also serves residents from Bukit Puchong, Taman Tasik Prima, Meranti Jaya, Taman Puchong Permai and several other residential areas.

History

The extension of both the Sri Petaling Line and Kelana Jaya Line was announced on 29 August 2006 by the then government. The project was also confirmed by then Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in his National Budget speech in 2006.[4]

The extension project, worth RM955.84 million,[5] was awarded to a joint venture (JV) consortium of George Kent (M) Bhd and its partner Lion Pacific Sdn Bhd.[6] Despite facing several delays,[7] the station was opened on 30 June 2016, along with the rest of the stations in the Sri Petaling Line extension and Kelana Jaya Line extension.[8][9]

Residents nearby have complained that the viaduct that supports the elevated railway tracks are blocking the views of motorists at a three-way junction on Jalan Prima 1, causing accidents to happen frequently.[10]

Station

Station layout

Due to the lack of space, a drop-off spot was built instead of a park-and-ride facility.[11] Two convenience stores, operated by Mynews.com and 7-Eleven can be found in the station, as well as a Pos Malaysia Kiosk.[12] The entire station is disabled-friendly, with accessibility lifts, accessible toilets, a special wide faregate for wheelchair users and tactile paving provided throughout the station. The trains and station platforms are level with one another, with a minimal gap between the two, allowing for easy boarding with a wheelchair.[13]

G Street level Drop off spot, bus stop, bus information kiosk, convenience store, Pos Laju kiosk
C Concourse level Ticket vending machine, faregates, convenience store, customer service office, pedestrian bridge
P Side platform, doors will open on the left
Platform 1: 4 Sri Petaling Line towards  AG1  SP1  Sentul Timur (→)
Platform 2: 4 Sri Petaling Line towards  SP31  Putra Heights (←)
Side platform, doors will open on the left
refers to accessibility lift for disabled.

Green Infrastructure

As part of a green initiative, the station includes various green practices. Energy-efficient lights and rainwater harvesting systems were installed throughout station. Windows were designed to allow sunlight into the stations. The construction of the station utilized sustainable materials and recycling practices.[14]

Entrances and Exits

Sri Petaling Line station
Entrance Location Destination Picture
A Jalan Prima 5/1 Pasaraya OTK, shops, Medan Selera Primewalk, Petronas gas station
B Jalan Prima 2/10 Housing area, Taman Puchong Prima, Desa Idaman, Pangsapuri Lili, Pangsapuri Elina

Bus Services

Feeder buses

Route No.[15] Origin Destination Via Connecting to
T601[16]  SP29  Puchong Prima
 SP28  Puchong Perdana
Puchong Utama Persiaran Puchong Permai
Persiaran Puchong Perdana
Jalan PU 6/1
Persiaran Puchong Utama
Jalan PU 7/1
600, 601, 608, T602
T603[17]  SP29  Puchong Prima Taman Mas Sepang
Taman Putra Prima
Persiaran Puchong Permai
Jalan TPT 1
Lingkaran Putra Prima
Jalan Taman Mas
Jalan Putra Prima Utara
Terminus

Other buses

Route No. Origin Destination Via
602[18]  SP24  IOI Puchong Jaya Puchong Prima Tesco Puchong
Setiawalk Puchong
Puteri Boulevard
Tractors Malaysia
 SP28  Puchong Perdana
 SP29  Puchong Prima
Pangasapuri Lily
Pangsapuri Melor

Notes

References

  1. ↑ "Monorail and LRTs - Rapid KL | MyRapid Your Public Transport Portal". www.myrapid.com.my. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  2. ↑ "LRT Line Extension Project". Railway Technology. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  3. ↑ Adnan, Oleh Ahmad Suhael (2016-03-28). "4 stesen baharu LRT beroperasi Jumaat ini". BH Online (in Malay). Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  4. ↑ Haji Ahmad Badawi, Abdullah. UCAPAN BAJET TAHUN 2006 (PDF) (Speech) (in Malay). Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  5. ↑ "George Kent's LRT line extension project worth RM955.84m". The Edge Markets. 2012-08-01. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  6. ↑ "George Kent-Lion Pacific JV gets Ampang Line extension job". 2017-09-12. Archived from the original on 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  7. ↑ "Delay in Kelana Jaya-Ampang LRT line extension". The Edge Markets. 2013-09-30. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  8. ↑ FMT (2016-06-30). "25 new LRT stations start operating today". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  9. ↑ Mahmud, Hairulazim (2016-06-30). "LRT dari Putra Heights mula operasi". HM Online (in Malay). Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  10. ↑ myMetro (2017-06-30). "Setiap hari nahas kerana tiga tiang besar". HM Online (in Malay). Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  11. ↑ myMetro (2016-03-29). "4 stesen LRT baru tarik ramai penumpang". HM Online (in Malay). Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  12. ↑ myMetro (2016-03-29). "Kiosk outlet" (PDF). Pos Malaysia. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  13. ↑ "Kuala Lumpur Public Transportation". Wheelchair Travel. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  14. ↑ "Extension of Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines proceeding smoothly | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  15. ↑ "Bus - Rapid KL | MyRapid Your Public Transport Portal". www.myrapid.com.my. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  16. ↑ "Number - Bus | MyRapid Your Public Transport Portal". www.myrapid.com.my. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  17. ↑ "Number - Bus | MyRapid Your Public Transport Portal". www.myrapid.com.my. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  18. ↑ "Number - Bus | MyRapid Your Public Transport Portal". www.myrapid.com.my. Retrieved 2020-06-30.