Ranggajati Train Service Disrupted Following Nganjuk Level Crossing Accident

The journey of the KA Ranggajati train on the Cirebon-Jember route was disrupted due to an accident involving the KA Logawa train and a truck at an official, guarded level crossing in Nganjuk Regency, East Java, on Thursday afternoon.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operational Area 9 Jember extended its apologies to all passengers for the delayed arrival of the KA Ranggajati at several stations en route to Jember Station. Cahyo Widiantoro, Legal and Public Relations Manager of KAI Daop 9 Jember, stated that the delay was a consequence of operational disruption caused by the KA Logawa train being struck by a truck at JPL 103 KM 126+428, Perak, on the Bagor–Saradan road, Nganjuk Regency, at 14.34 WIB.

He explained that the incident temporarily blocked both the upstream and downstream lines due to the obstruction from the train set and the vehicle involved. This caused a number of train services to be held up and unable to pass, including the KA Ranggajati bound for Jember Station. ‘Safety is the main priority in every train operational journey, so we apologise to all passengers of KA Ranggajati and other affected trains,’ he said.

He noted that KAI officers on the ground moved quickly to handle the situation so that the line could be restored as soon as possible while prioritising safety aspects. Thanks to the swift and precise cooperation of all officers at the location, the evacuation and handling process was completed, and by 16.30 WIB, both the upstream and downstream lines could be traversed again with a temporary speed restriction to ensure train travel safety.

KA Ranggajati is predicted to experience a delay of around 152 minutes, or 2.5 hours, and is expected to arrive at Jember Station at 22.57 WIB. As a form of responsibility to customers, KAI has provided Service Recovery to affected passengers in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

KAI also urged all road users to always prioritise safety at level crossings by obeying traffic signs, stopping momentarily, looking right and left, and ensuring no train is approaching before crossing the tracks. ‘Compliance with rules at level crossings is a shared responsibility to prevent accidents that can endanger lives and disrupt train operations,’ he said.

PT KAI Daop 9 Jember also expressed gratitude to all passengers for their understanding, patience, and trust in using train services.