How long were ETS and Komuter services affected by the power fault?

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ETS and Komuter Services Were Affected for Over 24 Hours by a Power Fault

Electric Train Service (ETS) and KTM Komuter services between Kampar and Slim River experienced significant disruptions due to a power supply issue affecting overhead lines, which commenced at 5:44 pm on Friday. The full restoration of these services was completed by 5 pm on Saturday, meaning the disruption lasted for approximately 24 hours. Operations subsequently resumed as normal on Sunday afternoon.
Disruption Onset and Cause

The power supply issue impacting the overhead lines began at 5:44 pm on Friday. This technical fault necessitated that train movements along the affected route proceed on a single track on a rotational basis to ensure safety.
Extent of Delays

The single-track operations led to considerable delays for multiple services. Specifically, eight ETS services and two KTM Komuter services experienced delays exceeding 60 minutes.
Resolution and Service Resumption

KTMB's electrification team was deployed to carry out the necessary repairs. Full restoration of the power supply and services was achieved by 5 pm on Saturday. Normal operations recommenced the following afternoon, on Sunday.

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