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KAI Says Jakarta Train Operations Remain Safe Amid Volcanic Ash

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

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

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  • PT Kereta Api Indonesia says volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau has not disrupted the safety or smooth operation of trains in the Jakarta area.
  • The railway is monitoring tracks, stations and drivers' visibility, with staff deployed along routes and at stations.
  • KAI says it will take safety measures if conditions change and urges passengers not to worry while services operate normally.

Indonesia's state railway says train services in the Jakarta operating area remain safe despite volcanic ash linked to the eruption of Anak Krakatau.

Franoto Wibowo, public relations manager for KAI's Daop 1 Jakarta, said ash observed in several areas had so far affected neither passenger safety nor the smooth running of train services.

The spread of volcanic ash observed in several areas has so far not disrupted the safety and smooth operation of train services.

· Franoto WibowoKAI's Daop 1 Jakarta public relations manager described the current effect of volcanic ash on train operations.

KAI is continuing to monitor railway tracks and stations in case the situation changes. Staff have been placed at stations and along routes to conduct regular checks, including monitoring drivers' visibility during journeys.

We are ensuring that train travel safety remains our top priority. Our staff continue to monitor the condition of tracks, stations and drivers' visibility throughout the journey.

· Franoto WibowoHe explained the railway's safety monitoring measures.

“We are ensuring that train travel safety remains our top priority. Our staff continue to monitor the condition of tracks, stations and drivers' visibility throughout the journey,” Franoto said.

The company is also coordinating with relevant agencies to track Anak Krakatau's activity and the movement of volcanic ash. If conditions begin to affect train travel, KAI said it will respond under its safety procedures. Franoto urged passengers not to worry while operations remain normal, saying the safety of customers, staff and train services would guide every operational decision.

People do not need to worry. We continue to monitor conditions intensively and will prioritize the safety of customers, staff and train services in every operational decision.

· Franoto WibowoHe urged passengers to continue using train services while operations remain normal.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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