KAI Deploys 31 Locomotives and 73 Carriages to Ensure Safe Lebaran Homecoming
Medan (ANTARA) - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Regional Division I North Sumatra has deployed 31 locomotive units and 73 carriages, all declared operationally fit, to ensure public travel during the 2026 Lebaran Transport period proceeds safely, securely, and on schedule.
“This readiness has been reinforced through an intensive maintenance programme and tiered safety inspections conducted since the beginning of Ramadan,” said Anwar Yuli Prastyo, Acting Public Relations Manager of KAI Regional Division I North Sumatra, in Medan on Tuesday.
He stated that fleet readiness is a top priority given the surge in public mobility during the homecoming and return travel periods.
Maintenance activities were observed on Tuesday (24/2) at the Medan Locomotive Depot, where technical teams carried out quarterly maintenance (P3) on locomotive series CC2010404 and BB3038404.
The work included inspections of the underframe, coupling devices, battery compartment cleaning, electrical systems, braking systems, and ensuring locomotive whistles function optimally.
“KAI Regional Division I North Sumatra has ensured all rolling stock has undergone maintenance to standard before the Lebaran Transport period begins, so that passenger journeys can be more reliable and the potential for disruptions minimised,” said Anwar.
Of the 31 locomotives deployed, 11 units are diesel hydraulic locomotives optimised to support smooth shunting operations and operational flexibility at several stations across the North Sumatra region.
In addition to motive power, KAI Regional Division I North Sumatra is also operating 73 carriage units, including 14 generator carriages, both those integrated with dining cars and standalone units. All formations have been confirmed ready for service to support passenger comfort throughout the journey.
Anwar explained that maintenance is carried out on a tiered basis, ranging from monthly (P1), quarterly (P3), semi-annual (P6), to annual (P12) servicing at their respective depots. Locomotive maintenance is centralised at the Medan Locomotive Depot, whilst carriage maintenance is conducted at the Pulubrayan Carriage Depot.
Large-scale preventive maintenance, such as 24-monthly (P24), 48-monthly (P48), and overhaul servicing, is carried out comprehensively at the Pulubrayan Workshop to maintain long-term rolling stock reliability.
To strengthen safety measures and provide assurance to service users, KAI Regional Division I North Sumatra, together with the Class 1 Railway Technical Agency (BTP) Medan, conducted field inspections (ramp checks) from 2 to 6 February 2026.
Based on the results of the joint inspection, all railway rolling stock in the North Sumatra region was declared to meet safety standards and fit to serve passengers during the 2026 Lebaran Transport period.
“KAI Regional Division I North Sumatra is committed to delivering safe, secure, and reliable transport services for the people of North Sumatra, particularly in supporting the smooth running of this year’s homecoming journeys,” he said.