KAI Daop 4 Semarang Bans Public from Engaging in Activities on Railway Tracks
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Daop 4 Semarang, Central Java, prohibits the public from carrying out activities on railway tracks, including when waiting for the time to break fast or ‘ngabuburit’ during Ramadan. ‘Ngabuburit’ in the railway area is very dangerous and can threaten safety, both for the public and for train journeys. This was conveyed by the Head of Public Relations of KAI Daop 4 Semarang, Luqman Arif, through an official statement on Thursday (26/2).
“During the holy month of Ramadan, there are still people gathering or playing around the railway tracks, both during sahur (pre-dawn meal) and before breaking fast. KAI strictly prohibits the public from being on railway tracks for any activity other than operational interests,” said Luqman.
Based on data this year in the Daop 4 Semarang area, as of February 26, 2026, there have been ten accidents on railway tracks and level crossings, resulting in 16 deaths. One person suffered serious injuries and one person suffered minor injuries. Meanwhile, throughout 2025, there were sixty-one accidents on railway tracks and level crossings, causing fifty-two deaths, four serious injuries, and eleven minor injuries.
As a preventive measure, KAI Daop 4 Semarang has also intensified direct socialization at level crossings 37 times and at schools 4 times until February 2026. This activity involves field officers together with the TNI, Polri, Railfans and Local Authorities who provide direct education to road users, especially motorcyclists, cars, and pedestrians at official and illegal level crossings. The aim is to make the public more obedient to traffic rules and understand the priority of train journeys as regulated in the Traffic Law.
KAI always prioritizes the safety of passengers and the community living around the railway tracks. Therefore, KAI invites all parties to work together to maintain security by not carrying out activities around the railway tracks. The public who see any suspicious or dangerous activities around the railway tracks are asked to immediately report them to KAI officers or authorities to prevent potential accidents.
“KAI hopes to create a safer, more orderly and comfortable railway environment for all parties, especially during Ramadan and before Eid. The safety and security of train journeys is a shared responsibility,” concluded Luqman. (JI/E-4)
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