Reviewing Cross Java, KAI's Managing Director: Priority Safety

JAKARTA - KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin conducted a cross-Java inspection using the Inspection Train (KAIS). This activity aims to ensure the readiness of railway facilities and infrastructure, as well as evaluate the quality of services in all Javanese routes.

Also attending the event were the Board of Directors and Commissioners of the new KAI. This inspection activity will be carried out from today, August 26 to August 28.

Bobby said this inspection activity is important considering that changing weather conditions can affect the smooth operation.

"Customers' safety is a top priority. Through this inspection, KAI wants to ensure that all operational aspects start from facilities, infrastructure, to the readiness of officers to go optimal so that people still feel safe and comfortable when traveling by train," he said in an official statement, Tuesday, August 26.

On the first day, the inspection group traveled across southern Java on the Bandung-Kroya-Purwokerto-Yogyakarta-Madiun-Surabaya Gubeng route. The second day was continued via the northern route of Java with the Jember-Surabaya Pasarturi-Semarang Tawang-Cirebon-Cikampek-Jakarta Gambir route.

Throughout the trip, the team checked directly on the readiness of the lane, the signal system, station facilities, the readiness of officers in the field, and heard input from customers who were met on the trip.

In addition to technical inspections, the Board of Directors also provides guidance to officers at cross-travel. Special directions are conveyed so that all KAI employees always prioritize safety, professionalism, and hospitality in serving the community.

"In addition to ensuring that infrastructure is in prime condition, we also want to hear directly the aspirations of customers and motivate officers in the field. All of this is part of KAI's efforts to provide better services," added Bobby.

In line with these inspection activities, KAI Group's transportation performance until July 2025 showed positive growth. Passenger transportation reached 286,571,681 customers, up 9.04 percent compared to the same period in 2024 of 262,811,404 customers.

The details consist of long-distance & local trains (KAI Induk) 32,758,315 customers, KAI Commuter 227,521,318 customers, LRT Jabodebek 15,772,638 customers, KAI Wisata 127,094 customers, KAI Airport 4,065,417 customers, South Sumatra LRT 2,628,095 customers, KCIC (Whoosh) 3,516,906 customers, and Makassar KA Parepare 181,898 customers.

On Time Performance passenger transport recorded departures of 99.56 percent and arrivals of 96.44 percent.

For goods transportation, KAI managed to transport 39,231,134 tons from January to July 2025. On Time Performance departures were recorded at 96.90 percent and arrivals were 90.59 percent.

With this achievement, KAI is optimistic that the cross-Java inspection steps carried out by the Board of Directors and Commissioners will further strengthen efforts to maintain safety, improve services, and ensure operational reliability, especially in the midst of uncertain weather conditions. KAI is committed to continuing to provide the best service for the people of Indonesia.