UiTM Shah Alam LRT Station

UiTM Shah Alam LRT Station (SA14) (GPS: 3.06272, 101.50104) is an elevated light rail transit station on the LRT Shah Alam Line (LRT3) serving Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Seksyen 16 and the surrounding areas of Shah Alam, Selangor. Located between Dato' Menteri LRT Station (SA12) and Seksyen 7 LRT Station (SA15), it is one of the busiest stations on the line because of its proximity to Malaysia's largest public university campus. Operated by Rapid Rail as part of the Rapid KL network, the station provides convenient rail access for students, academic staff, government employees and visitors travelling between Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya and Klang. The station features an island platform, allowing efficient passenger movement in both directions.1

Quick Facts

Introduction

UiTM Shah Alam LRT Station was constructed as part of the LRT Shah Alam Line to provide direct rail access to Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia's largest institution of higher learning. The station serves thousands of students, lecturers, university staff and visitors every day while also benefiting nearby residential and commercial developments in Seksyen 16 and neighbouring parts of Shah Alam. Since the commencement of passenger services in 2026, it has become one of the line's most important commuter stations.2

Its location near the Federal Highway also provides convenient public transport access for commuters travelling to educational institutions, healthcare facilities and government offices. The station supports sustainable mobility by reducing dependence on private vehicles for journeys to and from the university campus.3

Station Location

UiTM Shah Alam LRT Station is located in Seksyen 16, Shah Alam, adjacent to the Federal Highway and within easy reach of the main UiTM Shah Alam campus. The station occupies a strategic position between the university and surrounding residential neighbourhoods, providing convenient access to one of the largest concentrations of students in Malaysia.4

Nearby landmarks include Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Hospital Shah Alam, INTEC Education College, the Selangor State Library and several student residential colleges. The station also serves surrounding residential areas in Seksyen 16 and neighbouring sections of Shah Alam.5

Rail Services

UiTM Shah Alam LRT Station is served exclusively by the LRT Shah Alam Line (LRT3), which operates between Bandar Utama and Johan Setia. The line provides direct rail services through Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang, making it one of the principal public transport corridors in western Selangor.6

The station is located between:

Passengers travelling northbound can continue towards Bandar Utama for connections with the MRT Kajang Line, while southbound services continue towards Klang and Johan Setia. The station plays an important role in transporting university students throughout the academic year.7

Station Design

UiTM Shah Alam LRT Station is an elevated station designed in accordance with the architectural standards of the LRT Shah Alam Line. Its modern design incorporates spacious concourses, sheltered waiting areas and energy-efficient building systems while providing sufficient capacity for the large number of passengers generated by the nearby university campus.8

The station features an island platform, allowing passengers travelling in either direction to board trains from a single central platform. This arrangement simplifies passenger circulation while accommodating heavy student traffic during peak periods.9

Facilities available at the station include:

Accessibility

The station has been designed as a fully accessible public transport facility with barrier-free access throughout. Lifts, wheelchair-accessible fare gates, tactile guidance paths and step-free circulation routes enable passengers of all abilities to travel safely and comfortably. These facilities are particularly important given the station's high daily passenger volume.10

Connectivity

UiTM Shah Alam LRT Station is connected to surrounding neighbourhoods through feeder bus services, taxis, ride-hailing vehicles and pedestrian walkways. The station has been designed to facilitate convenient access between the university campus and surrounding developments, making it an important transport hub for students and staff.11

The station also provides convenient access to Hospital Shah Alam and other public institutions in the vicinity, further enhancing the role of the LRT Shah Alam Line as a key component of the city's public transport network.12

Role within the LRT Shah Alam Line

UiTM Shah Alam LRT Station is one of the most strategically important stations on the LRT Shah Alam Line because it serves Malaysia's largest university campus. By providing direct rail access to UiTM Shah Alam, the station encourages greater use of public transport among students and staff while reducing traffic congestion around the university and adjacent sections of the Federal Highway.13

Together with Dato' Menteri and Seksyen 7 stations, UiTM Shah Alam forms part of the central Shah Alam section of the LRT Shah Alam Line, supporting the city's role as Selangor's administrative, educational and commercial centre. Its strategic location ensures that it will remain one of the busiest and most significant stations on the line for many years to come.14

UiTM Shah Alam LRT Station is on the Map of Klang Valley Mass Transit Lines & Stations

References

  1. MRT Corp – UiTM Shah Alam LRT Station
  2. Rapid KL Rail Network
  3. Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
  4. Land Public Transport Agency (APAD)
  5. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
  6. Ministry of Transport Malaysia
  7. Bernama

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