Jakarta -PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) informed that the railway line at Km 32+5/7 between Gubug Station and Karangjati Station in Grobogan Regency has been closed again due to flooding. This step was taken to ensure the safety of train travel.
Vice President of Public Relations KAI Anne Purba said that as part of efforts to ensure smooth travel, KAI has implemented operational pattern adjustments by rerouting several trains through the alternative routes Brumbung-Gundih-Gambringan and Brumbung-Solo-Surabaya.
The closure of the Gubug Station and Karangjati Station tracks was carried out because on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 10:25 PM WIB, floodwaters inundated the railway track area, posing a potential danger to travel.
“Safety is our top priority.” Therefore, we temporarily closed the route to conduct intensive handling in order to restore the condition as soon as possible,” said Anne in her statement on Saturday (25/1/2025).
KAI has deployed an emergency response team consisting of hundreds of infrastructure personnel, heavy equipment, and supporting materials to address the impact of the water overflow at the location. Handling continues comprehensively so that the operation of the route can return to normal as soon as possible.
List of Affected Trains:
Train passing through Surabaya Pasar Turi-Surabaya Gubeng-Madiun-Solo Jebres-Brumbung-Semarang Tawang:
- KA Kertajaya (KA 219) route Surabaya-Jakarta
- KA Dharmawangsa (KA 131) Surabaya-Jakarta route
KA Passes through Gambringan-Gundih-Brumbung:
- KA Pandalungan (KA 77F) route Jember-Jakarta
- KA Sembrani (KA 63) Surabaya-Jakarta route
- KA Argo Bromo Anggrek (KA 3) route Surabaya-Jakarta
- KA Blambangan Ekspres (KA 185B) route Ketapang-Jakarta
Train passing through Semarang Tawang-Brumbung-Gundih-Solo Jebres-Madiun-Surabaya Gubeng-Surabaya Pasar Turi:
- KA Jayabaya (KA 108) route Jakarta-Malang
- KA Sembrani (KA 64) Jakarta-Surabaya route
- KA Argo Bromo Anggrek (KA 4) Jakarta-Surabaya route
- KA Gumarang (KA 130) route Jakarta-Surabaya
- KA Pandalungan (KA 78F) Jakarta – Jember
- KA Sembrani Extra (KA 7010A) Jakarta – Surabaya
KA Passes through Semarang Tawang-Brumbung-Gundih-Gambringan-Surabaya Pasar Turi:
- KA Harina (KA 126) route Bandung-Surabaya
Anne said that KAI sincerely apologizes to customers for the inconvenience caused by this situation. They understand the impact felt by the customers and are committed to resolving the issue as quickly as possible to provide the best service.
“KAI thanks the public for their understanding and support during this handling period.” The safety and comfort of train travel will always be our priority,” concluded Anne.