KAI Yogyakarta Resumes Normal Operations Following Bangunkarta Evacuation
Train journeys in the PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta region began returning to normal on Tuesday morning, 7 April 2026. Previously, several train services in the area were disrupted due to the handling of the KA Bangunkarta which derailed in Bumiayu, Central Java, on Monday, 6 April 2026.
Manager of Public Relations for KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta, Feni Novida Saragih, stated that the railway track at the incident site had become passable again since early morning.
“On Tuesday, 7 April 2026, at precisely 03:46 WIB, the railway track at the Bumiayu location was already passable, and this morning departures from KAI Daop 6 have gradually started on time according to the schedule,” Feni told reporters on Tuesday.
She explained that operational normalisation is ongoing following the completion of the KA Bangunkarta evacuation process. The previous disruption had caused delays and route diversions for several train services passing through the KAI Daop 6 region.
On Tuesday morning, several trains were reported to have departed on time. These included KA Sri Tanjung on the Lempuyangan–Ketapang route departing at 07:00 WIB, KA Lodaya on the Solo Balapan–Bandung route at 07:20 WIB, and KA Taksaka on the Yogyakarta–Gambir route at 07:30 WIB.
Additionally, KA Bogowonto on the Lempuyangan–Pasarsenen route departed at 08:15 WIB, KA Argo Lawu on the Solo Balapan–Gambir route at 08:30 WIB, KA Mataram on the Solo Balapan–Pasarsenen route at 08:40 WIB, and KA Banyubiru on the Solo Balapan–Semarang Tawang route at 08:55 WIB. Although most services have returned to normal, KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta still recorded delays on KA Fajar Utama Yogyakarta.
“That train experienced a departure delay from Yogyakarta Station due to the ongoing impact of the previous operational disruption,” Feni said.
In response, KAI has extended apologies to passengers and provided compensation or service recovery in accordance with applicable procedures. Feni also expressed appreciation to customers for their patience during the disruption handling and operational recovery process.
“KAI is committed to always prioritising safety, punctuality, and customer comfort in every journey,” she stated.
KAI urges the public to continue monitoring the latest information on train schedules and journeys through the Access by KAI application, the official KAI website, or the 121 Contact Center service.