Coal Transport Train Hit By Iron Road Construction Project In Muara Enim, South Sumatra

The coal-carrying train that was hit by iron for the flyover construction project at the Gunung Megang-District Road Crossing, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra, Thursday (7/3/2024). (ANTARA/HO/Ist)

PALEMBANG - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Divre III Palembang is evacuating a series of coal-carrying trains that were hit by iron from the flyover construction project at the Gunung Megang-Emangan Road Petasan Crossing, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra, Thursday, at around 11.00 WIB. Public Relations Manager of PT KAI Divre III Palembang Aida Suryanti said the route could not be passed for a while. "KAI is currently trying to evacuate the Babaranjang train series. The next effort from KAI is to evacuate a series of trains and repair damaged rail lines," he said when confirmed in Palembang, Antara, Thursday, March 7. Aida said that her party apologized for the disruption of operational services.

"Further information regarding this incident will be conveyed on the next occasion," he said.