Considered Hazardous, Residents Complain The Crossing Of The Semanan Train Without A Pintu Cross

JAKARTA - A resident complained that there was still a level train crossing (KA) without a gate in Semanan, West Jakarta. He complained that there was a rampant traffic accident against motorized vehicle drivers crossing the railroads when they were hit by a train. The complaint was also uploaded to social media. According to residents in the caption narration, the train crossing in Semanan does not have a doorstop and the siren alarm the train sign will pass. However, the crossing is only guarded by several local residents or the term Mr. Ogah.

Residents hope that PT KAI can install gate bars at the Semanan train crossing in order to reduce traffic accidents. Head of Public Relations of PT KAI Daop 1 Jakarta, Eva Chairunisa confirmed that there is no railroad gate at the Semanan crossing, West Jakarta because it is a wild or unofficial crossing so that there is no doorstop or siren. "The crossing is indeed a wild or unofficial crossing," he told VOI, Wednesday, February 22. Eva said that PT KAI coordinated with the relevant local government, so that the crossing of the train was closed and made Flyover or Underpass. "According to Law 23 of 2007 concerning Railways Article 94 states that, 1) For the safety of train travel and road users, unlicensed plot crossings must be closed; (2) The closure of the plot crossing as referred to in paragraph (1) is carried out by the Government or the Regional Government," he explained. Eva said, his party continues to coordinate with the local government, DJKA Kemenhub and KAI. "It could also be in the near future to be made an official crossing through the application from the Regional Government to the DJKA Ministry of Transportation regarding the permit," he said.