We’ve all been there—sprinting toward a train, only to watch the doors shut right in front of us.
That moment of frustration, knowing you’ll have to wait ages for the next one, can feel like the worst thing ever. But every now and then, something unexpected happens that restores a little faith in humanity.
That’s exactly what went down at Batu Caves KTM Station today in the morning.
A train that was supposed to leave at 9:57 AM sharp had already closed its doors and was set to take off.
But instead of sticking to the schedule, the KTM staff did something rare—they held the train and reopened the doors, giving a group of passengers a chance to hop on.
A few minutes late, a huge relief
A WeirdKaya reader shared that they had just wrapped up their duties and were waiting at the station with a mix of devotees, tourists, and Red Crescent members.
Everyone was exhausted and just wanted to get home.
The moment they reached the platform, they saw the train doors shut and figured it was game over.
But then, something surprising happened—the KTM staff paused the train for a minute or two and opened the doors again, letting them in.
For the reader, this small gesture made a huge difference.
I was super tired after working and just wanted to go home as fast as possible. If he didn’t do this favour, I would have had to wait for another long period, which would have definitely exhausted me even more. Thank you to all the kind KTM staff for helping out!”
Not your usual public transport experience
If you take the train often, you’d know this never happens. Public transport runs on strict schedules, and once the doors close, they’re not supposed to open again.
But with massive crowds at Batu Caves for Thaipusam, it seems the KTM staff saw a chance to help out—especially with devotees still making their way home.
While not everyone in the group was a devotee, the festival rush and sheer number of people travelling might have influenced the train staff’s decision.
At the end of the day, this wasn’t just about catching a train—it was about someone choosing to help, even when they didn’t have to.
For the KTM staff, it might have been a simple decision to hold the train for a minute. But for the passengers, it meant getting home faster, avoiding another long wait, and feeling seen and cared for.
Watch the clip here:
