JAKARTA - The operation of the Siliwangi Railway (KA) across Sukabumi-Cipatat has returned to normal starting Friday, April 24, following the completion of intensive repairs on the rail line in the Cibeber-Lampegan section between Bandung and Cianjur, which had previously been disrupted due to the phenomenon of soil erosion.
The infrastructure team of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Daop 2 Bandung managed to restore the construction of the line through strengthening the soil stabilization and restoration of the line construction to meet operational safety standards. The line was officially declared safe since Thursday (23/4) at 20.00 WIB after passing the feasibility test using the Extraordinary Train (KLB).
"KAI Daop 2 Bandung ensures that the track on the Cibeber-Lampegan road section has undergone a thorough inspection and testing process. With the KLB having passed as a trial, the track is declared safe," said KAI Daop 2 Bandung Public Relations Manager Kuswardojo in Bandung, Friday, quoted by Antara.
The process of restoring this line is carried out with strict safety standards. After the repair, KAI temporarily imposed a speed limit on the first series that passed to ensure that the stability of the rail structure was truly qualified for regular operations.
Kuswardojo emphasized that even though the journey had returned to the Railway Travel Chart (Gapeka), his party still carried out monitoring attached to the location.
"Safety remains KAI's top priority in any condition, and all handling steps are carried out to ensure that train travel remains safe," he said.
The return of the Siliwangi train mobility is a breath of fresh air for people in the Cianjur area and its surroundings who rely on this rail-based transportation mode for economic activities. KAI also expressed its appreciation for customer patience during the operational adjustment period.
As a proactive step against potential similar disruptions, Daop 2 Bandung continues to increase the intensity of infrastructure inspections periodically, especially at vulnerable points affected by extreme weather conditions.
"We continue to monitor to ensure that all train journeys are safe and minimize the potential for similar disruptions," said Kuswardojo.
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