KAI Regulates 2,220 Illegal Crossings to Mitigate Train Accident Risks
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Since 2017 up to April 2026, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) together with various stakeholders has carried out enforcement by completely closing 2,220 illegal crossings.
“This effort is aimed at creating a more managed safe space and reducing the potential for accidents at crossings,” said KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba in an official statement on Saturday (2/5/2026).
Anne stated that this step is directed at limiting crossings that do not meet safety standards and guiding the public to safer crossing points.
She explained that there are currently 3,888 level crossings in the Java and Sumatra regions, of which 1,089 are illegal crossings, thus requiring joint attention in their management.
“The closure of illegal crossings is part of the arrangement so that the interaction between train journeys and road traffic can occur more safely,” Anne continued.
Meanwhile, KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin emphasised that safety at level crossings is a serious concern that requires consistent handling.
“The existence of illegal crossings at various points presents a significant risk because they are not equipped with adequate safeguards and are outside official regulations, thus limiting the safe space between train journeys and public activities,” said Bobby.
Bobby conveyed that every crossing must be in a condition that meets safety standards so that protection for the public and train journeys can be maintained.
“Every crossing point has safety implications. For locations that do not yet meet the requirements, handling is carried out together with the government through applicable mechanisms, including closures. This step is taken to safeguard public safety and train journeys,” Bobby stated.
He added that the arrangement of crossings is part of efforts to maintain safety that requires the involvement of various parties, both in terms of regulations, infrastructure, and on-site behaviour.
KAI, together with the Ministry of Transportation and local governments, has also addressed 564 crossing points through closures or upgrades to non-level crossings in the form of building flyovers and underpasses. These efforts continue in line with field needs.
In the period from 2024 to April 2026, KAI has strengthened safety measures through 4,988 socialisation activities at crossings, 687 educations in schools and places of worship, and 1,745 installations of warning media at various locations.
“This approach is aimed at building collective awareness that safety at crossings is closely linked to a culture of discipline in traffic,” Anne continued.