MRT3 Circle Line · Proposed
A line still on paper.
The Circle Line would run a full loop around Kuala Lumpur, passing Danau Kota, Setapak and Rejang in the north-east. It has been approved, but work has not begun. Below, dated, is each step it has taken so far.
ProposedLatest step: land acquisition under way (reported July 2026)
Dashed line: the proposed route as recorded in open map data (OpenStreetMap, snapshot of 16 October 2026). Lit line: the Kelana Jaya Line in service. The final alignment will be as MRT Corp publishes it.
The short answer
The MRT Circle Line (MRT3) is a proposed loop line of about 51 km, with 10 interchange stations. The Minister of Transport approved its final railway scheme on 17 July 2025. Land acquisition is under way, with completion targeted for the end of 2026; MRT Corp says construction could start in 2027 at the earliest, and opening is reported to be planned for 2032. Through north-east Kuala Lumpur the interim station names run, in order: Kampung Puah (provisional), Jalan Langkawi, Danau Kota, Setapak, Rejang and Setiawangsa. For now, no station is named after Sri Rampai or Wangsa Maju.
- Length
- 51km (approx.)
- Interchange stations
- 10on the proposed loop
- Approved
- 202517 July
- Construction expected
- 2027according to MRT Corp
Compiled by Kevin LeeUpdated
How far has it got?
A solid dot marks a step completed; the lit dot, the step under way; a dashed dot, a step still to come.
- July 2024
Route panel published
MRT Corp publishes the Circle Line’s details: about 51 km (39 km elevated, 12 km underground), 10 interchange stations, and an interim name for each station.
Sources: MRT Corp: Circle Line (MRT3) information panel (2024-07)
- 2 September – 2 December 2024
Public inspection
A three-month public inspection under Section 84 of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 draws more than 45,000 written responses, 93.3% of them in support.
Sources: MRT Corp media release: Circle Line public inspection (2024-08-30); MRT Corp media release: Circle Line railway scheme receives final approval (2025-07-17)
- 17 July 2025
Final railway scheme approved
The Minister of Transport approves and signs the Circle Line’s final railway scheme; the land lots required fall from 1,012 to 690.
Sources: MRT Corp media release: Circle Line railway scheme receives final approval (2025-07-17)
- July 2026
Land acquisition under way
According to the minister’s written reply in Parliament, as reported by Media Selangor, land acquisition is under way, with completion targeted for the end of 2026.
Sources: Media Selangor: land acquisition for the Circle Line under way (2026-07-17)
- 2027 (expected)
Construction beginsNot yet
MRT Corp’s chief executive has said physical works may begin in 2027 at the earliest.
Sources: Bernama: Circle Line construction could start in 2027 (2024-11-18); Media Selangor: land acquisition for the Circle Line under way (2026-07-17)
- 2032 (reported)
The line opensNot yet
Opening is reported to be planned for 2032; the latest official announcement prevails.
Sources: Media Selangor: land acquisition for the Circle Line under way (2026-07-17)
Which stations in the north-east?
- 01Titiwangsa
- 02Kampung Puahprovisional
- 03Jalan Langkawi
- 04Danau Kota
- 05Setapak
- 06Rejang
- 07SetiawangsaSame name as KJ5 on the Kelana Jaya Line
- 08AU2provisional
- 09Taman Hillview
- 10Tasik Ampang
Sources: MRT Corp: Circle Line (MRT3) information panel (2024-07)
Reading the names
These are the interim names on MRT Corp’s 2024 information panel. When the scheme was approved in 2025, MRT Corp said station placements had been adjusted; the final names and locations will be those it formally announces.
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