KAI Cancels Siliwangi Train Journeys, Restoration Today
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI Daerah Operasi 2 Bandung has cancelled all Siliwangi train journeys on Thursday, 23 April 2026, due to track erosion or gogosan on the railway line between the Cibeber-Lampegan sections. “We express our gratitude for the patience and understanding of the affected customers. KAI is committed to continuously providing the best service and ensuring that train journeys can resume safely and smoothly,” said the Manager of Public Relations for PT KAI Daerah Operasi 2 Bandung, as quoted from his statement on Thursday, 23 April 2026. Kuswardojo stated that repairs to the eroded railway tracks are still underway by reinforcing the supporting soil structure that was eroded due to high water flow. “KAI Daop 2 Bandung continues to optimise repair efforts at the erosion site by strengthening the rail embankment through the addition of material to the affected area. We target this repair process to be completed today,” he said. The erosion was reported to have occurred on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the Cibeber-Lampegan section at KM 73+9/0. A similar incident had previously occurred in that section on 19 April 2026. The ongoing repairs in that section were eroded again due to heavy rain that hit the Cianjur area on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. PT KAI Daerah Operasi 2 Bandung immediately cancelled Siliwangi train journeys on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, starting at 20:38 WIB. The Siliwangi train (345) on the Cipatat-Sukabumi route that day was only operated up to Cibeber Station and did not continue to Sukabumi. Siliwangi train journeys for the Thursday, 23 April 2026 schedule were also decided to be cancelled. In total, there are six Siliwangi train journeys operated on Thursday. Kuswardojo said that the repair process is targeted to be completed on Thursday and the Siliwangi train can be operated again. “With the completion of the repairs, it is hoped that starting Friday, 24 April 2026, Siliwangi train journeys can resume normal operations,” he said.