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KAI Records 14,890 Lost Items Worth $10.84 Billion

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) recorded 14,890 lost items valued at approximately Rp10.84 billion between January and July 2026.
  • The majority of lost items were ordinary belongings, but a significant portion included valuable items like phones and laptops.
  • KAI urges passengers to double-check their belongings before leaving trains and stations to prevent loss, with 7,066 items returned to owners so far.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has reported a substantial number of lost items, with 14,890 pieces of luggage left behind across its operational areas from January to July 2026. The estimated value of these unclaimed belongings reaches approximately Rp10.84 billion.

During this period, KAI secured 10,795 ordinary items, 3,371 valuable items, and 724 food items. The valuable category includes high-value electronics like mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, as well as jewelry and cash.

Anne Purba, Vice President of Corporate Communication at KAI, emphasized the need for passengers to be vigilant, especially during peak travel times. "Looking back at the luggage rack, the seats, and the area around the customer becomes a simple step to ensure the journey ends comfortably," she stated. Purba noted that in July 2026 alone, 2,234 items were found, including 502 valuable ones worth an estimated Rp1.98 billion.

KAI's Lost and Found service has been instrumental in managing these items. So far, 7,066 items have been successfully returned to their owners after a thorough verification process. Purba encouraged passengers who realize they've left something behind to immediately report it to customer service, conductors, or security personnel, providing details like train number, route, and seat location to aid in recovery.

Looking back at the luggage rack, the seats, and the area around the customer becomes a simple step to ensure the journey ends comfortably.

— Anne PurbaVice President Corporate Communication KAI, emphasizing the importance of passengers checking their belongings.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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