A significant number of train services faced cancellations following the derailment of the KA Bangunkarta train, operating the Jombang – Pasar Senen route, in Bumiayu, Brebes Regency, Central Java, on Monday, April 6. As of 7:40 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB) on the day of the incident, national railway operator PT KAI confirmed that eight train journeys had been called off due to the disruption.
In a public statement, PT KAI affirmed its commitment to passenger welfare, announcing that it would provide compensation to affected travelers. This measure is in full compliance with Minister of Transportation Regulation (Permenhub) No. PM 63 of 2019, which meticulously outlines the Minimum Service Standards for Passenger Rail Transport. The official announcement was disseminated via PT KAI’s X account (@KAI121) on Monday, April 6.
The comprehensive list of train services that were completely cancelled includes:
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KA 113B Sawunggalih, route Kutoarjo-Pasar Senen
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KA 116B Sawunggalih, route Pasar Senen-Kutoarjo
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KA 45 Taksaka, route Yogyakarta-Gambir
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KA 48 Taksaka, route Gambir-Yogyakarta
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KA 54 Purwojaya, route Gambir-Cilacap
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KA 57F Purwojaya, route Cilacap-Gambir
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KA 185 Joglosemarkerto, route Purwokerto-Solo Balapan
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KA 191 Kamandaka, route Semarang Tawang-Purwokerto
Beyond the outright cancellations, the derailment of the KA Bangunkarta also significantly impacted an additional 19 train journeys. These services were unable to proceed to their final destinations, experiencing partial route cancellations due to the unforeseen incident.
PT KAI extended its sincere apologies for the considerable inconvenience caused to its valued customers. The railway company assured the public that all its personnel are working diligently and around the clock to restore normal train operations as swiftly as possible, minimizing further disruption to travel plans.
Summary
The derailment of the KA Bangunkarta train, operating the Jombang – Pasar Senen route, in Bumiayu, Brebes, on Monday, April 6, led to significant disruptions in train services. As a direct consequence, national railway operator PT KAI confirmed the cancellation of eight train journeys as of 7:40 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB) on the day of the incident. These cancelled services included routes such as KA Sawunggalih, KA Taksaka, and KA Purwojaya.
In addition to the outright cancellations, 19 other train journeys experienced partial route cancellations due to the incident. PT KAI has committed to providing compensation to affected passengers, in line with Minister of Transportation Regulation No. PM 63 of 2019. The company apologized for the inconvenience and assured that all personnel are working diligently to restore normal operations as swiftly as possible.