KAI Fully Supports KNKT Investigation to Strengthen Railway Safety, 3,888 Level Crossings Across Java and Sumatra, Including 1,089 Unauthorized Crossings

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) states its full support for the investigation process conducted by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) regarding the operational incident on April 27, 2026. The investigation process is still ongoing at the location to ensure every factor can be thoroughly and data-driven identified.

The Ministry of Transportation also supports this step. Indonesian Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi stated that KNKT has conducted signaling system simulations to understand possible technical causes, including how the system responds in field situations.

"The investigation is carried out thoroughly, objectively, and based on data. The results will serve as the basis for strengthening the safety system moving forward," said KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba.

Anne emphasized that KAI continues to coordinate with KNKT, the Ministry of Transportation, and all stakeholders so that the investigation process runs smoothly and transparently. Every finding will serve as evaluation material for improving operational safety.

In the context of safety, KAI also invites the public to understand the characteristics of train travel.

"Trains serve hundreds to thousands of passengers in a single trainset, with a mass and speed that require a long braking distance. Under certain conditions, trains cannot stop suddenly like vehicles on the highway. Therefore, safe spaces on railway tracks and crossings are crucial to maintain together," Anne explained.

The government has regulated procedures for crossing at level crossings through Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transportation and Law Number 23 of 2007 concerning Railways.

"Every road user needs to take a moment to stop, look right and left, and ensure conditions are truly safe before crossing, both at guarded and unguarded crossings. Trains carry hundreds to thousands of passengers in a single journey and cannot stop suddenly, so safe space at crossings is our shared responsibility. This simple habit is not just a rule, but a form of care that keeps us all safe," Anne added.

KAI's updated data shows that currently there are 3,888 level crossings in the Java and Sumatra regions, consisting of 2,799 official crossings and 1,089 illegal crossings. Of that total, 2,112 points are guarded and 1,776 points are unguarded. This figure shows that there are still many intersection points that require shared attention.

Throughout the first quarter of 2026, KAI together with the Ministry and local governments have handled 564 crossing points through closure or upgrading to grade separations in the form of flyovers and underpasses.

"We continue to encourage safety improvements at crossings through cross-sector collaboration. The closure of risky crossings as well as the construction of flyovers and underpasses are important parts of this effort," Anne continued.

KAI also consistently conducts outreach to the public regarding traffic discipline at level crossings. This education emphasizes the importance of stopping, looking left and right, and ensuring no train is passing before continuing the journey.

"KAI will continue to support the investigation process until completion through close collaboration with KNKT, the Ministry of Transportation, and all stakeholders, and remains committed to maintaining train travel safety for all customers and the public," Anne concluded.

VP Corporate Communication KAI