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        "id": 1761897,
        "msgid": "west-sumatra-power-outage-railway-operations-remain-normal-and-on-time-1780341821",
        "date": "2026-05-24 21:11:00",
        "title": "West Sumatra Power Outage: Railway Operations Remain Normal and On Time",
        "author": "Wisnu Arto Subari",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Despite a widespread power outage across West Sumatra, Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) ensured train services remained operational and punctual through backup generators. The outage, caused by severe weather damaging transmission lines, has been resolved with all 176 substations restored, though police continue investigating the exact cause.",
        "content": "<p>PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Regional Division II West Sumatra has\nconfirmed that all railway operations in its area continue to run\nnormally. Despite a widespread power outage affecting most of the\nprovince from Friday night until Sunday (24 May), the public transport\nservice remained safe and on schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Reza Shahab, Head of Public Relations for KAI Regional Division II\nWest Sumatra, stated that external power supply disruptions from PLN did\nnot hinder railway operations or customer services at various\nstations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDespite the power outage from Friday (22 May) at 6:45 PM WIB until\nSaturday morning, train services during and after the blackout operated\non schedule with no significant disruptions,\u201d said Reza.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure operational continuity, KAI Regional Division II West\nSumatra deployed and operated backup diesel generators at strategic\nlocations. This preventive measure, supported by a supply of High Speed\nDiesel (HSD) fuel, ensured the backup power plants functioned optimally\nduring the outage.<\/p>\n<p>The backup generators were used to support critical needs,\nincluding:<\/p>\n<p>Services at major stations such as Padang, Pariaman, Duku, Tabing,\nKayutanam, and Minangkabau International Airport (BIM) stations operated\nsmoothly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the outage, it takes a few moments for the generators to\nfully activate and supply power. We apologise for any inconvenience\nexperienced by customers during this transition,\u201d Reza added.<\/p>\n<p>By Saturday morning, power supply at various stations had gradually\nreturned to normal. However, KAI Regional Division II West Sumatra\ncontinues to maintain close communication with PLN to monitor\nelectricity conditions and anticipate further disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>Reza urged the public and passengers to remain calm and not worry\nwhen planning rail travel. KAI is committed to prioritising passenger\nsafety, security, and comfort under any circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe encourage the public to continue trusting rail transport as a\nsafe, comfortable, and reliable mode. All services in West Sumatra are\noperating optimally,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>The Bareskrim Police\u2019s Dittipidter team discovered a broken Sutet\nconductor at point 175-176 in Tempino, Jambi. The investigation into the\ncause of the widespread blackout in Sumatra continues.<\/p>\n<p>PT PLN (Persero) has restored Sumatra\u2019s power system following the\ntransmission disruption. A total of 176 main substations have resumed\nnormal operations.<\/p>\n<p>PLN confirmed the widespread power outage in Sumatra was caused by\nsevere weather disrupting transmission lines. Power restoration efforts\nare ongoing in stages.<\/p>",
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