KUALA LUMPUR: Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd has been reappointed as a contractor for the KLIA aerotrain replacement project this time with IJM Construction Sdn Bhd as a joint venture partner in consortium with Alstom Transport Systems (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd announced today that the companies will deliver three new trains and two lines by the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025).
Alstom, the new Aerotrain's original equipment manufacturer (OEM), will serve as the project coordination lead and be responsible for the coordination works to recommence the project.
Malaysia Airports' acting group chief executive officer Mohamed Rastam Shahrom said the decision to deliver three trains and completing both lines simultaneously allows for optimal replacement works, to achieve the project completion date as originally planned.
"We are looking forward to the contractors delivering the project by Q1 2025, for the comfort and convenience of our passengers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)," he said in a statement.
In making this decision, the board of Malaysia Airports considered two key focus areas namely keeping to the agreed, fit-for-purpose technology, and ensuring the project can meet the original timeline for the operations of both lines.
It noted Alstom's involvement as the new project coordination lead provides a layer of assurance to the project, given the company's successful track record in similar ventures.
"Notable examples include automated people mover installations at global airports such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Dubai International Airport (DXB), King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (JED), and Munich International Airport (MUC)."
Alstom was accorded the prerogative in selecting their partners for works outside their scope where it selected to work with the IJMC-Pestech JV for work scopes involving civil engineering and train power supply components, among others.
"We are glad to resume work on this important national project in partnership with Malaysia Airports and IJMC-Pestech JV.
"Our team is committed to overcoming challenges, ensuring timely delivery, and enhancing the travel experience at KLIA," said Alstom's Singapore & Malaysia cluster managing director, Yann Maixandeau.