Some professions require individuals to forgo holidays, even during\nthe Eid al-Fitr celebration, to ensure that travellers can return home\nsafely. One such profession is that of a railway track inspector, who\nmust walk long distances, even while fasting.<\/p>\n
Rahmat Haryanto (36), a railway track inspector currently assigned to\nthe Daop 6 Jogja region, shared his experiences over the past 13 years\nin this role. This includes his daily task of walking several kilometres\nwhile fasting, as well as braving heavy rain and thunderstorms.<\/p>\n
Rahmat began his story by explaining the primary task of a railway\ntrack inspector, which, on the surface, appears to be simply walking\nalong the railway tracks. However, during these walks, Rahmat constantly\ninspects and ensures that the tracks are safe for trains to pass.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy inspection includes checking the tracks, sleepers, ballast, and\nthe structures around the tracks,\u201d Rahmat explained when interviewed at\nthe Lempuyangan Station in Yogyakarta City on Tuesday (24\/2\/2023). \u201cIt\nis essential that there is nothing in the vicinity of the tracks.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most common issue I encounter is loose rail fasteners. I simply\ntighten them with a wrench,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Over the past 13 years as a railway track inspector, Rahmat has\ninspected various railway lines in Solo, Central Java, including the\nMasaran, Kemiri, Palur, Jebres, Kadipiro, Solo Balapan, Purwosari, Solo\nKota, and Gawok stations.<\/p>\n
Rahmat first inspected the Yogyakarta area when he was assigned to\nthe Patukan-Lempuyangan section. Now, with a wrench in hand, Rahmat\nspends his days inspecting the Lempuyangan-Maguwo section.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis section, Lempuyangan-Maguwo, is 6.8 km long for a one-way trip,\nso my round trip inspection covers approximately 13.6 km,\u201d Rahmat\nsaid.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must maintain full concentration to remain focused on inspecting\nthe tracks, ensuring that no small issues are overlooked and reported to\nthe KUPT (Railway Infrastructure Management Unit). If we miss something,\nit could become more dangerous and endanger the train journey,\u201d he\ncontinued.<\/p>\n
Regardless of the weather, Rahmat continues to inspect the tracks to\nensure safety, even during the current fasting month. Enduring hunger\nand thirst has become an additional task that he must perform each\nday.<\/p>\n
When working during rain, Rahmat uses an umbrella and raincoat as\nadditional uniform items. During the fasting month, Rahmat ensures he\ngets enough rest and takes vitamins.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen it rains, we still work. We use raincoats, umbrellas, and other\ngear to anticipate thunderstorms, which are the most dangerous,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe make sure to get enough rest, maximize our time during the\npre-dawn meal (sahur), and replenish our energy during the evening meal\n(iftar). We also don\u2019t forget to take vitamins,\u201d Rahmat added.<\/p>\n
Rahmat only gets one day off per week. During Eid al-Fitr, he must\nalso forgo time with his family as he must continue to work to ensure\nthe safety of trains.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn a week, I have one day off. For the afternoon inspection, I am\ngiven 1 hour and 40 minutes. For the night inspection, I am given 2\nhours,\u201d Rahmat said.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring operations, colleagues remain on standby according to their\nrespective schedules, even during Eid al-Fitr. The main thing is to\nfollow the applicable work schedule,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/those-willing-to-forgo-holiday-to-ensure-smooth-homecoming-1772024630", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }