BLITAR - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Regional Operation 7 Madiun, East Java, moved quickly to repair the railway line damaged by theft of rail fastening bolts at KM 127+358 of the Blitar-Rejotangan road section.
Public Relations Manager of PT KAI Daop 7 Madiun Tohari said the repair was carried out immediately after officers found a missing rail anchor bolt. All stolen bolts have been replaced and equipped again to ensure the safety and security of train travel is maintained.
"The rail fastening is a vital component. Its loss can have a serious impact on the safety of train travel. KAI Daop 7 Madiun is moving quickly to make repairs so that train operations remain safe," said Tohari in Blitar, Antara, Thursday, January 8.
The theft was known to have occurred at KM 127+358 of the Blitar-Rejotangan road section. Infrastructure officers who carried out routine inspections found a number of rail fastening bolts missing, which could potentially disrupt the stability of the line and endanger the passage of trains passing through.
Following up on the findings, KAI Daop 7 Madiun immediately deployed officers to the location to secure the track, conduct a thorough inspection, and replace and re-equip the missing anchor bolts. All repair processes are carried out according to railway safety standards, so that the track is declared safe and remains operational.
From the initial inventory, officers found a loss of 13 rail fastening bolts. However, based on the development of the police investigation, the perpetrator who has been arrested admitted to committing theft in at least five different points with a total loss of 108 rail fastening bolts.
In addition to making improvements, KAI Daop 7 Madiun has increased patrol security of the railway line and strengthened coordination with local authorities to prevent similar incidents from recurring. KAI also appeals to the public to help maintain the security of railway infrastructure and immediately report if they see suspicious activities around the railway line.
Tohari expressed his appreciation to the public who had played an active role in providing information related to the theft. According to him, the quick report from residents greatly helped the officers in carrying out initial handling and securing the railway line.
"We appreciate the public's participation. The reports submitted are a form of real concern for the safety of train travel. The synergy between KAI and the community is very important to prevent future disruptions to infrastructure security," he said.
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