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KAI Adds Trains as Anak Krakatau Ash Affects Travel Demand

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • KAI is operating three additional services and adding capacity to two regular trains as it responds to passenger demand amid Anak Krakatau’s volcanic activity.
  • The additional trains run from Yogyakarta, Malang and Semarang Tawang to Jakarta’s Gambir station.
  • KAI said trains in the Cirebon operating area remain normal while it monitors conditions and advises passengers to check official information.

Indonesia’s railway operator KAI is adding trains and seats as volcanic conditions at Anak Krakatau affect passenger demand. The Cirebon operating division said it will run three additional services while increasing capacity on two regular trains.

The extra services are a Yogyakarta to Gambir train departing at 6:20 p.m., a Malang to Gambir train departing at 8:15 p.m., and a Semarang Tawang to Gambir train also departing at 8:15 p.m. KAI will also increase capacity on the Anggrek service from Surabaya Pasar Turi to Gambir and the Gumarang service from Surabaya Pasar Turi to Pasar Senen.

We are adjusting services to ensure that people’s mobility needs continue to be served properly. Every travel arrangement continues to take into account the readiness of facilities, infrastructure and safety aspects.

· MuhibbuddinKAI’s Cirebon public relations manager explained the decision to add services and capacity.

Muhibbuddin, public relations manager for KAI’s Cirebon division, said the adjustments aim to keep passenger mobility served while maintaining safety, comfort and smooth operations. He said the company would continue monitoring volcanic developments and coordinate with relevant authorities.

We invite customers to remain calm, alert and follow staff instructions. KAI will continue monitoring developments and take the necessary steps to ensure journeys remain safe, comfortable and controlled.

· MuhibbuddinHe urged passengers to follow official guidance while the company monitors Anak Krakatau’s volcanic activity.

KAI urged passengers to arrive early, recheck departure times and follow staff instructions at stations and during journeys. It directed customers to use the Access by KAI application, the company’s official website and other official channels for travel information. Updates on Anak Krakatau should come from Indonesia’s Geological Agency and its Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center, KAI said, warning passengers not to trust unverified information.

Train services in the Cirebon division remained normal, Muhibbuddin said, with facilities, infrastructure and field staff prepared to support safe operations. He urged customers to remain calm, stay alert and follow staff instructions.

As of now, train journeys in the Cirebon division are still operating normally.

· MuhibbuddinHe described the current status of railway operations in the affected division.
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