KAI Demolishes Illegal Structures Along Pasar Senen–Pasar Gaplok Railway

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Daop 1 Jakarta has demolished 38 stalls and 57 illegal buildings along the track section between Pasar Senen and Pasar Gaplok stations to maintain the safety of train travel.

The demolition in the area was also conducted to ensure that the railway’s benefit space and railway property space return to their intended functions.

“The area around the tracks must remain sterile from buildings or activities that could endanger the public and disrupt the safety of train travel,” said KAI Daop 1 Jakarta Public Relations Manager, Franoto Wibowo, in Jakarta on Sunday.

In activities carried out from Saturday (27/6) until today, KAI Daop 1 Jakarta, alongside the government and relevant authorities, demolished structures located around the tracks, followed by the clearing of debris from the enforcement action to ensure the railway area becomes more sterile, orderly, and safe.

Franoto stated that track clearing and area enforcement are part of KAI’s commitment to maintaining train travel safety, particularly in areas with the potential for operational disruptions.

The activity also included the relocation of 183 individuals from 57 households who previously resided near the tracks to the Senen Housing complex prepared by the government.

Franoto explained that the track clearing activity is not only oriented towards the physical arrangement of the area but also serves as a preventive measure to minimise potential hazards around the railway tracks, such as public activities too close to the rails, the presence of unofficial buildings, or objects/materials that could interfere with train journeys.

He added that KAI Daop 1 Jakarta is committed to continuous monitoring, arrangement, and track clearing within the railway area as part of efforts to enhance train travel safety.

“Through this activity, the track section between Pasar Senen and Pasar Gaplok stations is expected to become more orderly, sterile, and supportive of smooth train operations,” said Franoto.