Reduce Accident Risks, Yogyakarta KAI Installs Decreased Speed At Unguarded Crossing
YOGYAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Indonesia Operational Region 6 Yogyakarta has installed a reduced crossing speed that is not maintained, such as at Sentolo-Rewulu JPL 704 KM 526+853 Bantar Kulon, Sentolo, Kulon Progo Regency, DIY, in an effort to suppress potential accidents."The location is the fifth of 12 level crossings which are planned to be equipped with a speed bump," said Public Relations Manager of PT KAI Operational Area (Daop) 6 Yogyakarta Franoto Wibowo through a release received in Yogyakarta, Antara, Tuesday, February 21.According to him, unguarded level crossings are accident-prone points because the location is not equipped with guard officers, there are no railroad crossings, and there are no signs to alert road users who will pass.Daop 6 Yogyakarta made efforts to install speed reductions to improve the safety of train travel and the safety of road users. The existence of this speed reduction is also to remind the public to be more vigilant when crossing a railway field.“ With the addition of a speed bump, road users are expected to lower the speed of the vehicle and stop for a moment to make sure no train will pass. When you feel safe, just walk,” he said.In addition to installing speed reductions, efforts to improve the safety of train travel are carried out by socializing to communities around level crossings through the BeTeMAn or Stop campaign, Look Left, Safe, Road."Our appeal to the whole community is to increase vigilance at level crossings. Hopefully, the public will have better awareness to maintain the safety of driving and safety of rail travel," he said.