Apart From Having To Show Non-reactive Letters, Long Distance Train Passengers Are Also Prohibited From Chatting

Illustrations. (Photo: Doc. PT KAI)

JAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Indonesia has set requirements for long-distance train rides on the islands of Java and Sumatra in the period 9 to 25 January 2021, that is, customers must show a negative result of the RT-PCR test or the non-reactive result of the Rapid Antigen Test.

The regulation is in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation Circular Letter No. 4/2021 concerning Guidelines for the Implementation of People Travel by Rail Transportation during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

"KAI fully supports the policies set by the government in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 through rail transportation," said KAI Vice President Public Relations Joni Martinus in a statement as quoted by Antara, Saturday, January 9.

Long-distance train customers are required to show a certificate of negative RT-PCR test results or non-reactive results of the Rapid Antigen Test whose samples are taken within a maximum period of 3x24 hours before departure time. This requirement is not mandatory for customers under 12 years of age.

Long-distance train customers must be in good health (not suffering from flu, colds, coughs, loss of smell, diarrhea, and fever), body temperature not more than 37.3 degrees Celsius, wearing a 3-layer cloth mask or medical mask that covers the nose and mouth, wear a face shield, and are advised to wear long-sleeved clothing.

Customers are also not allowed to speak in one direction or two ways over the phone or in person during the trip. For train customers whose journey is less than two hours, they are not allowed to eat and drink, with the exception of individuals who are obliged to take medicines in the context of treatment which otherwise could endanger the safety and health of the person.

Joni added that if on the way a customer shows symptoms of COVID-19, suffers from flu, colds, coughs, loss of smell, diarrhea and fever or a body temperature of more than 37.3 degrees Celsius, the customer may not continue the next trip to be dropped off at the nearest station to do it. examination.

"To prevent the spread of COVID-19, every train customer is required to comply with health protocols and implement 3M, namely wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands," said Joni.