Wednesday, (30/10)

Joint Closure of Level Crossings at KM 383+5/7 Simpang - Payakabung Sta. Road Block, KTM Sungai Rambutan, North Ogan Ilir and KM 224 + 9/0 Kemelak Road Block, Baturaja has been implemented.

This activity was attended by the Head of the Class II Palembang Railway Engineering Center, Plt. Head of Traffic, Facilities and Safety Section of BTP Palembang, Head of Infrastructure Section of BTP Palembang, several representatives from the Safety Directorate, and all representatives from PT. KAI, PT. Jasa Raharja, and the local Transportation Agency.

This closure program is an effort by the government to improve the safety of train travel and road users, it can be reported that in 2023, 125 level crossing points have been closed and in 2024 it is planned to close 237 points and 246 level crossing points have been realized. The Head of the Class II Palembang Railway Engineering Center also said that this activity will continue to be carried out in order to create safety and order between train travel and drivers.