Kayu Ara LRT Station
Kayu Ara LRT Station (GPS: 3.13492, 101.61677) is an elevated light rail transit station on the LRT Shah Alam Line (LRT3) serving the Kayu Ara neighbourhood in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Located between Bandar Utama and Tropicana stations, it provides convenient rail access for residents, businesses and visitors in one of the city's established residential suburbs. Operated by Rapid Rail as part of the Rapid KL network, the station forms part of the modern LRT Shah Alam Line that connects Bandar Utama with Johan Setia in Klang, improving public transport connectivity across western Selangor.1
Quick Facts
- Station name: Kayu Ara LRT Station
- Rail line: LRT Shah Alam Line (LRT3)
- Operator: Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid KL)
- Owner: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
- Location: Kayu Ara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Station type: Elevated
- Platform configuration: Island platform
- Preceding station: Bandar Utama
- Following station: Tropicana
- Opened: 2025
- Accessibility: Barrier-free access with lifts and escalators
Introduction
Kayu Ara LRT Station was constructed as part of the LRT Shah Alam Line to provide a reliable public transport option for communities in the northern part of Petaling Jaya. Before the railway opened, the area relied primarily on road transport, with heavy traffic being common during peak hours. The station now offers a faster alternative for commuting to neighbouring townships and other parts of the Klang Valley.2
The station serves the mature residential neighbourhood of Kayu Ara together with nearby commercial areas and schools. Its strategic location enables commuters to travel conveniently to employment centres in Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang while connecting with the wider Rapid KL rail network through interchange stations along the LRT Shah Alam Line.3
Station Location
Kayu Ara LRT Station is situated in the Kayu Ara area of Petaling Jaya, within the state of Selangor. The station lies close to established housing estates, neighbourhood commercial centres and local community facilities. Its location makes it particularly useful for residents who previously depended on private vehicles or bus services for daily travel.4
The surrounding area consists mainly of low- and medium-density residential developments together with local shops, restaurants and offices. Pedestrian walkways, drop-off zones and feeder bus services improve accessibility to the station from surrounding neighbourhoods.5
Rail Services
Kayu Ara LRT Station is served exclusively by the LRT Shah Alam Line (LRT3), which connects Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya with Johan Setia in Klang. The line provides an important east-west transport corridor linking major residential areas, educational institutions, industrial zones and commercial districts throughout western Selangor.6
The station is located between:
- Preceding station: Bandar Utama
- Following station: BU11
Passengers travelling towards Bandar Utama can interchange with the MRT Kajang Line at the line's northern terminus. Those travelling south-west continue through Shah Alam before reaching Klang and the line's terminus at Johan Setia.7
Station Design
Kayu Ara LRT Station is an elevated station built above street level. Like other stations on the LRT Shah Alam Line, it features a modern architectural design with open platforms, natural lighting and weather protection suitable for Malaysia's tropical climate.8
The station uses an island platform configuration, with a single platform located between two railway tracks. This layout allows passengers to board trains travelling in either direction from the same platform level while simplifying passenger circulation within the station.9
Facilities provided at the station include:
- Ticket vending machines
- Automatic fare gates
- Passenger information displays
- Escalators and lifts
- Staircases
- Public toilets
- CCTV surveillance
- Tactile paving for visually impaired passengers
Accessibility
The station has been designed as a fully accessible public transport facility. Barrier-free features include lifts connecting all levels, wheelchair-accessible fare gates, tactile guidance paths and designated waiting areas. These facilities ensure that elderly passengers, wheelchair users and families with young children can use the station comfortably and safely.10
Connectivity
Kayu Ara LRT Station is integrated with local feeder bus services serving nearby residential neighbourhoods. Dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas allow passengers to transfer easily between buses, taxis, ride-hailing services and private vehicles. Bicycle parking facilities also encourage environmentally friendly first- and last-mile travel.11
The station also provides convenient access to Bandar Utama, Damansara and Tropicana, making it an attractive option for commuters travelling within northern Petaling Jaya and beyond.12
Role within the LRT Shah Alam Line
Although Kayu Ara is one of the northern stations on the LRT Shah Alam Line, it plays an important role in serving suburban communities that previously had limited rail access. Together with Bandar Utama and Tropicana stations, it strengthens the public transport network in Petaling Jaya while supporting future transit-oriented development around the station precinct.13
The station contributes to the wider objective of reducing road congestion, encouraging greater public transport usage and improving sustainable mobility throughout the Klang Valley. By providing direct rail connections to Shah Alam and Klang, it enhances regional connectivity while supporting continued economic growth across Selangor.14
Kayu Ara LRT Station is 
on the Map of Klang Valley Mass Transit Lines & Stations
References
- Rapid KL – Rail Network
- Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
- Land Public Transport Agency (APAD)
- Ministry of Transport Malaysia
- MRT Corp Malaysia
- Bernama
- New Straits Times
