PT KAI Daop 2 Bandung Reminds Residents Not To Hang On The Railroad

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BANDUNG - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Operational Area (Daop) 2 reminded the public not to carry out activities along crossings or railroads, including doing ngabuburit activities while waiting for iftar.

Public Relations Manager of Daop 2 Bandung Kuswardoyo said the location of the railroad track was a dangerous location for the public to approach. He also ensured that KAI had gone directly to remind the public regarding the danger.

"As we know, the railway line is only intended for the operation of the train journey and for parties related to the operation of the train," said Kuswardoyo, quoted by Antara, Saturday, April 16.

According to him, the law has also prohibited people from doing activities around the railroad tracks. In fact, in Article 173 of Law Number 23 of 2007 the public is also required to maintain order at the location of the railroad tracks.

Daop 2 Bandung has installed socialization banners at 30 points, such as in the Cikudapateuh, Cianjur, Ciranjang, Gedebage, Plered, Padalarang, Cimindi, and other stations.

In addition, Kuswardoyo said Daop 2 Bandung also focused on socializing to improve community discipline in traffic at level crossings. So far, there are still people who are desperate to cross the rails even though the railroad bars have closed.

Currently, there are 451 level crossings in the Daop 2 Bandung area, consisting of 103 legally protected crossings and 348 illegal or unguarded crossings.

From this data, according to him, Daop 2 Bandung has programmed 14 unofficial crossings to be closed in 2022. Since January, he said, nine crossings have been closed.

"Realizing a safe, comfortable and safe train journey will be realized through collaboration between PT KAI, the community and the relevant government. For this reason, PT KAI Daop 2 Bandung continues to carry out socialization, inviting people to be more aware of the regulations that have been set," said Kuswardoyo.