PURWAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Indonesia Operational 2 Bandung conducted track checks starting from Bandung Station to Purwakarta, ahead of the implementation of the 2023 Train Travel Graph (Gapeka) on June 1.
"Inspections (trajection checks) are carried out to ensure the readiness of all routes during the implementation of Gapeka 2023," said Daop 2 Bandung Passenger Transport Manager, Moch Aji Dwi Hariyono, in Purwakarta as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, June 30.
The focus of this inspection includes the readiness of facilities and infrastructure, station facilities, readiness of human resources, and other supporting aspects.
During the inspection, Daop 2 ranks also conveyed guidance to all workers at the crossing to always be vigilant and prepare as well as possible all aspects related to train operations and their supporters, especially during the transition period from Gapeka 2021 to Gapeka 2023.
Aji said that the implementation of Gapeka 2023 had an impact on the efficiency of train travel time. So that the scheduled departure and arrival of the train also changed.
"This change must be prepared and well anticipated by all KAI Daop 2 Bandung personnel," he said.
According to him, in Gapeka 2023 there is efficiency in long-distance train travel time departing for the Daop 2 Bandung area with a total of 214 minutes per day.
The details, 40 minutes efficiency on the Argo train, 38 minutes on the Executive Train, 74 minutes on the Mixed Executive Train, and 62 minutes on the Economy Train.
This Gapeka is a guideline for regulating the implementation of train travel which is graphically described for rail travel control.
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The implementation of Gapeka 2023, apart from having an effect on the efficiency of train travel times, has also caused changes in train departure schedules, stop stations, and numbering for most trains, both long-distance trains and local trains operating in the Daop 2 Bandung area.
"With the change in the train departure schedule according to Gapeka 2023, we urge customers to pay attention and reconfirm their train travel schedule when they are going to book or purchase tickets," said Aji.
Some of the routes that experienced an increase in train travel speed were the Padalarang-Cicalengka, and Ciawi-Banjar.
"In both routes, the speed of the train can reach 105 kph from the previous 90 kph," he said.
For this reason, Daop 2 Bandung also reminded people around the train line to be more vigilant and careful. The public is also advised not to carry out activities on the train line.
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