KAI Accelerates Level Crossing Adjustments to Strengthen Travel Safety in DAOP DIVRE
The safety of train travel and road users has become a shared concern following the incident in Eastern Bekasi on April 27, 2026. President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto instructed the acceleration of level crossing management to enhance travel safety for both train operations and road users.
Following up on this directive, Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi stated on Thursday, April 30, 2026, that the government will accelerate level crossing management by setting priority scales, taking inventory of field conditions, and strengthening shared safety infrastructure and facilities alongside relevant stakeholders.
Currently, there are 3,674 level crossings in Indonesia, with 1,810 points serving as key management targets. Of that number, 172 level crossings are targeted for closure due to limited road conditions, while 1,638 other crossings require gradual upgrades to safety facilities.
In line with this, KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba stated that the accelerated restructuring of level crossings is being carried out because railway travel safety requires collective discipline and compliance with prevailing regulations.
"Level crossings represent the point of intersection between train travel and public activity on roads. Therefore, every point deemed dangerous needs to be restructured promptly so that safety risks can be minimized," said Anne.
Anne emphasized that trains have different operational characteristics compared to road vehicles, as they cannot stop abruptly when traveling. The existence of unauthorized crossings or unofficial access points near railway tracks poses potential hazards to both the public and train journeys.
"Safety at crossings requires mutual care. Once dangerous crossings have been closed, we invite the community not to reopen them or create new crossings," Anne continued.
KAI recorded that between April 27 and May 9, 2026, a total of 29 crossing points were closed and 5 crossing points were narrowed across various operational regions.
Below is the breakdown of crossing management actions taken:
Daop 1 Jakarta: 9 Closures
1. KM 58+5/6 on the Tigaraksa–Cikoya line segment, Banten Province
2. KM 42+3/4 on the Parung Panjang–Cilejit line segment, West Java Province
3. KM 58+3/4 on the Sukabumi–Gandasoli line segment, West Java Province
4. JPL 152 KM 56+202 between Tenjo–Tigaraksa
5.JPL 143 KM 53+285 between Daru–Tenjo
6. JPL 132 KM 49+178 between Cilejit–Daru
7. JPL 187 KM 81+346 between Rangkasbitung–Jambu Baru
8. JPL 176 KM 73+438 between Citeras–Rangkasbitung
9. JPL 168 KM 64+526 between Maja–Citeras
Daop 2 Bandung: 1 Closure and 1 Narrowing
Closure :
1. Unguarded JPL KM 71+805 on the Cireungas–Lampegan line segment
Narrowing:
1. Unguarded JPL KM 187+225 on the Cicalengka–Nagreg line segment
Daop 5 Purwokerto: 1 Closure
1. Closure of pedestrian access at KM 325+3/4 Patuguran Station Yard, Winduaji Village, Paguyangan District, Brebes Regency
Daop 6 Yogyakarta: 5 Closures
1. Purwosari–Wonogiri line at KM 6+2/3, Sukoharjo
2. Purwosari–Wonogiri line at KM 17+7/8, Sukoharjo
3. Purwosari–Wonogiri line at KM 17+8/9, Sukoharjo
4. Brambanan–Yogyakarta line at KM 525+3/4 JPL 700, Sentolo
5. Wates–Rewulu line at KM 528+718, Bantul
Daop 7 Madiun: 5 Closures and 2 Narrowings
Closures:
1. KM 214+5/6 Kutorejo Village, Kertosono District, Nganjuk Regency
2. KM 191+7 Gampengrejo Village
3. JPL 206 KM 127+9/0 Biluk, Srengat District, Blitar Regency
4. JPL 203 KM 125+8/9 Sanankulon Hamlet, Blitar Regency
5. JPL 209 KM 130+3/4 Kandangan Hamlet, Blitar Regency
Narrowings:
1. JPL 245 KM 154+5/6 Plosokandang Village
2. JPL 76 KM 86+1/2 Jatipelem, Jombang
Daop 9 Jember: 3 Closures and 2 Narrowings
Closures:
1. KM 95+7/8 between Bayeman–Probolinggo, Probolinggo Regency
2.. KM 158+2/3 between Jatiroto–Tanggul, Jember Regency
3. KM 34+4/5 between Mrawan–Kalibaru, Banyuwangi Regency
Narrowing and Normalization:
4. KM 55+7/8 between Kalisetail–Temuguruh, Banyuwangi Regency
5. KM 197+9/0 between Jember–Arjasa, Jember Regency
Divre I North Sumatra: 1 Closure
1. Unguarded crossing at KM 172+100 along the Tanjungbalai–Kisaran line, Asahan Regency
Divre II West Sumatra: 3 Closures
1. KM 4+400 on the Bukit Putus–Indarung line segment, Padang City
2. KM 12+600 on the Indarung–Duku line segment, Padang City
3. KM 38+9/0 on the Duku–Lubuk Alung line segment, Padang Pariaman Regency
Divre III Palembang: 1 Closure
1. Unguarded unauthorized crossing at KM 322+7/8 Prabumulih Station Yard
Anne added that creating unauthorized level crossings without permission violates statutory provisions and can endanger public safety. In accordance with Law Number 23 of 2007 on Railways and Minister of Transportation Regulation No. PM 94 of 2018, crossing construction must go through government authorization and meet technical safety requirements.
"We urge the public not to reopen crossings that have been closed and not to create new access points independently on railway tracks. Every driver is also required to pause, look right and left before crossing a level crossing, whether the crossing gate is open or closed. Crossing safety requires shared vigilance because safety risks can occur in a matter of seconds," Anne concluded.
VP Corporate Communication KAI