The incident in East Bekasi, which claimed numerous lives, serves as\na stark reminder that safety at level crossings demands collective\nattention and care. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), alongside the\nDirectorate General of Railways (DJKA) of the Ministry of\nTransportation, local governments, territorial authorities, and various\nstakeholders, continues to accelerate the handling of illegal crossings\nand those posing high risks to public safety.<\/p>\n
From 27 April to 9 May 2026, 24 crossings were closed and access\nnarrowed at five others in various regions. These measures aim to reduce\naccident potential and enhance safety for the public traversing near\nrail lines.<\/p>\n
KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication, Anne Purba, stated\nthat addressing crossings is a crucial part of joint efforts to prevent\nsimilar incidents from recurring.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe East Bekasi incident has brought profound sorrow to many\nparties. Safety at crossings is a serious concern because trains have\nlong braking distances and cannot stop abruptly if there is an\nobstruction on the tracks,\u201d said Anne.<\/p>\n
In the Jakarta and surrounding areas, handling was carried out at\nseveral illegal and unguarded crossings, including KM 58+5\/6 on the\nTigaraksa\u2013Cikoya line in Banten Province, KM 42+3\/4 on the Parung\nPanjang\u2013Cilejit line in West Java Province, and KM 58+3\/4 on the\nSukabumi\u2013Gandasoli line in West Java Province. Closures were also\nimplemented at JPL 152 KM 56+202 between Tenjo\u2013Tigaraksa, JPL 143 KM\n53+285 between Daru\u2013Tenjo, JPL 132 KM 49+178 between Cilejit\u2013Daru, JPL\n187 KM 81+346 between Rangkas Bitung\u2013Jambu Baru, JPL 176 KM 73+438\nbetween Citeras\u2013Rangkas Bitung, and JPL 168 KM 64+526 between\nMaja\u2013Citeras.<\/p>\n
In West Java, narrowing was conducted at an unguarded JPL at KM\n187+225 on the Cicalengka\u2013Nagreg line, and closure at an unguarded JPL\nat KM 71+805 on the Cireungas\u2013Lampegan line. Pedestrian access closure\nwas also carried out at KM 325+3\/4 at Patuguran Station platform,\nWinduaji Village, Paguyangan District, Brebes Regency.<\/p>\n
In the Yogyakarta and Solo Raya regions, closures were made at five\ncrossing points: on the Puwosari\u2013Wonogiri line at KM 6+2\/3, KM 17+7\/8,\nKM 17+8\/9 in Sukoharjo, on the Brambanan\u2013Yogyakarta line at KM 525+3\/4\nin Sentolo, and on the Wates\u2013Rewulu line at KM 528+718 in Bantul.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in the Madiun, Blitar, and Jombang regions, closures were\nconducted at five crossing points: KM 214+5\/6 in Kutorejo Village,\nNganjuk Regency; KM 191+7 in Gampengrejo Village; JPL 206 KM 127+9\/0 in\nBiluk, Blitar Regency; JPL 203 KM 125+8\/9 in Sanankulon, Blitar Regency;\nand JPL 209 KM 130+3\/4 in Kandangan, Blitar Regency. Narrowing was also\ndone at JPL 245 KM 154+5\/6 in Plosokandang Village and JPL 76 KM 86+1\/2\nin Jatipelem, Jombang Regency.<\/p>\n
In eastern East Java, illegal crossing closures were carried out at\nKM 95+7\/8 between Bayeman\u2013Probolinggo, KM 158+2\/3 between\nJatiroto\u2013Tanggul, and KM 34+4\/5 between Mrawan\u2013Kalibaru. Access\nnarrowing and track normalisation were also implemented at KM 55+7\/8\nbetween Kalisetail\u2013Temuguruh and KM 197+9\/0 between Jember\u2013Arjasa.<\/p>\n
In North Sumatra, handling was conducted at an unguarded crossing at\nKM 172+100 on the Tanjung Balai\u2013Kisaran line in Asahan Regency.<\/p>\n
In West Sumatra, closures were made at three crossing points: KM\n4+400 on the BKP\u2013IMA line in Kampung Jua Nan XX, Padang City; KM 12+600\non the IMA\u2013IDA line in Limau Manis Selatan, Padang City; and KM 38+9\/0\non the DUK\u2013LA line in Lubuk Alung, Padang Pariaman Regency.<\/p>\n
In South Sumatra, closure was carried out at an unguarded illegal\ncrossing at KM 322+7\/8 at Prabumulih Station platform.<\/p>\n
Currently, there are 3,674 level crossings in Indonesia, with 1,810\npoints targeted for handling. Of these, 172 crossings are slated for\nclosure due to limited road conditions, while the remaining 1,638\nrequire gradual safety facility improvements.<\/p>\n
Safety evaluation data indicates that from 2023 to 2026, there were\n948 victims from accidents at level crossings, with about 80 percent\noccurring at unguarded crossings. This situation forms the basis for\naccelerating joint handling with various parties to continuously reduce\naccident risks.<\/p>\n
In addition to closures and narrowing of crossings, KAI and DJKA\nunder the Ministry of Transportation continue various other safety\nenhancement efforts, such as mapping crossings, coordinating with local\ngovernments, public safety education, and developing gradual safety\nfacility improvements at priority points.<\/p>\n
Anne called on the public to support safety efforts by exercising\ndiscipline when crossing level crossings and not reopening closed\nillegal accesses for collective safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe invite the entire community to jointly safeguard safety around\nrail lines. Closed illegal crossings are hoped not to be reopened\nbecause closures are based on safety evaluations and risk potential,\u201d\nAnne concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kai-accelerates-closure-and-narrowing-of-illegal-crossings-for-collective-safety-1778309584", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }