The Fast Train! Back To Operation, The Line Was Declared Safe After The Bandung Earthquake

Halim and Tegalluar Summarecon's journey back to operation starting at 15.02 WIB./PHOTO: KCIC

JAKARTA - Halim and Tegalluar Summarecon's journey is back in operation starting at 15.02 WIB.

This can be done after the inspection is carried out, and the route is declared to be accessible at a limited speed.

KCIC General Manager Corporate Secretary Eva Chairunisa said KCIC apologized for the inconvenience that had occurred after previously several Schedules had been temporarily suspended due to an earthquake measuring 5 SR in the Bandung Regency area and repeated up to 8 aftershocks.

Travel delays are related to thorough inspections including areas outside the rail line for fear of landslides or other potential external disturbances that have an impact on the railway line.

"Currently, God willing, the journey will gradually be operated at a limited speed, which is a maximum of 160kmh, the goal is to further ensure the safety of God's journey after the inspection. With this adjustment, the journey from Halim to Padalarang will be 55 minutes and arrive in Tegalluar to 75 minutes," said Eva, Wednesday, September 18.

Then the ticket cancellation process went smoothly at various stations.

Dozens of additional officers were deployed to facilitate the cancellation of passenger tickets whose trips were canceled. There were a total of 16ASH trips that were previously canceled from 09.47 WIB to 14.32 WIB with details of 8 trips from Halim and 8 trips from Tegalluar Summarecon.

For people who have purchased tickets and were affected by the cancellation of the schedule, they can carry out the cancellation process with a ticket fee that will be returned 100 percent.

The cancellation process can be carried out at all counters atELAH Halim Station, Padalarang, Tegalluar Summarecon and the Feeder Train Hall at Bandung Station.

Cancellation can be made up to 3 days after the scheduled departure, users who are not waiting are advised to continue their journey using other modes and carry out the cancellation process the following day.

Currently KCIC is also preparing an online cancellation system to make it easier for Passengers whose trips were previously canceled due to the earthquake.

For people who wish to get more information about travel and promos▁hutansh, please contact Customer Service at the KCIC Station or Contact Center via 1509, WhatsApp chat to 0815-1032-0909, email to [email protected], and Instagram reply and DM to @trainajer_id.