Maswati–Sasaksaat Railway Line Returns to Normal After Landslide, Evacuation of Ciremai Train Completed

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Train services on the Maswati–Sasaksaat (MSI–SKT) line have returned to normal on Thursday morning (2/4/2026), after being impacted by a landslide on Wednesday (1/4/2026). Vice President of Corporate Communication at KAI, Anne Purba, stated that the handling process was carried out intensively and in coordination with various parties to ensure the line could be operated safely as soon as possible. “The evacuation and track recovery process was successfully completed. At 23.13 WIB, the locomotive was back on the rails, and the evacuation of the Ciremai train was declared complete,” Anne said in an official statement on Thursday (2/4/2026). After a series of thorough inspections, the infrastructure was declared safe for train passage. Previously, landslide material blocking the track at Km 142+8/9 had disrupted the journey of train KA 174 Ciremai and several other train services. KAI immediately adjusted its operational patterns as part of control measures to maintain safety and service smoothness. KAI expressed appreciation to all field personnel and related parties for their quick response and solid coordination in handling this incident. “We remain committed to providing safe, reliable, and comfortable journeys for all communities,” Anne concluded.