KAI Restores Limited Railway Operations After Flooding Issues

Background

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has successfully restored limited operations on the Pekalongan-Sragi railway line following a period of flooding that affected the track at KM 88+6/7 ¹

. The railway, which was previously closed due to waterlogging, is now operational with a restricted speed limit of 10 km/h ¹

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Operational Adjustments

To maintain safety while repairs continue, KAI implemented several operational adjustments. These included route diversions for affected trains and cancellation of certain services ²

. The company prioritized passenger safety while working to normalize operations as quickly as possible.

Service Recovery Measures

KAI has committed to providing 100% ticket refunds for affected passengers in accordance with their service recovery policies ¹

. The company has also maintained intensive monitoring of the railway infrastructure to ensure continued safety.

Infrastructure Monitoring

The waterlogging at KM 88+6/7 showed a decreasing trend during monitoring, allowing for the limited restoration of service. KAI continues to monitor the situation closely and is working on further repairs to restore full operational capacity.

Impact on Services

Several train services were affected by the flooding, with some routes being diverted and others cancelled entirely ²

. KAI provided regular updates to passengers regarding the status of their services and the measures being taken to address the situation.