GLENMORE-Railways (KA) throughout the Daop region 9 Jember, including the track along the existing rail in the Kalibaru District area to Banyuwangi Baru Station, Ketapang, Kalipuro District, had an examination yesterday (16/3).
Public Relations Manager of KAI Daops 9 Jember, Luqman Arif, said the inspection of the railroad tracks was carried out for two days, that is, starting Wednesday (15/3) and ends Thursday (16/3). And that activity, headed directly by the Vice President (VP) daop 9 Jember, Original by using a dressing truck.
“The inspection was carried out in two days, Wednesday the Bangil to Jember route, being Thursday track Jember- Banyuwangi,He said. this check, light him, to check the condition of the infrastructure on the railroad track, signal, wesel, as well as strengthening human resources (HR), especially Train Travel Leaders (PPKA) and Traffic Officers (PJL) related to understanding the rules of the railway.
"This is a periodic inspection of all train fittings,he explained. In addition to doing it periodically, the inspection was also carried out to prepare the implementation of the train travel chart (Gapeka) 2017 the new one. It is adjusted to the needs of the people who use train services while still paying attention to safety, security, and passenger comfort.
“Chart changes will begin 1 April 2017,” he explained. With this new Gapeka, he hopes that the people who use train services can understand, understand, and adjust the schedule. Through this Gapeka, something has changed, one of them is the departure of the Logawa train from Jember- Purwokerto.
When does this KA leave at o'clock 06.10 WIB, then accelerated to hit 06.00 WIB. The reduced travel time is due to the increased peak speed of train travel in certain areas. “The average travel time is faster 10 minutes compared to the old Gapeka,he explained.
Meanwhile, until yesterday evening, team from Daops 9 Jember, who conducted the inspection, did not find any prominent findings. Both from rail and other infrastructure, such as money orders and equipment at the station. The results of this inspection will be evaluated and immediately followed up if there are deficiencies.
"Ahead of Eid transportation 2017, everything is ready and good, until the train journey is safe, fluent, and under control,he explained. (radar)
