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MALANG - Although time is marked disruption of two devices working railway system in the trial yesterday, but commuting Lawang-Malang-Kepanjen scheduled to be ready to operate June 29 next.
Transportation capacity of 675 passengers it would be a commuter fifth in East Java. Last night at around 19:55, the train arrived at New Town Station. Diesel-engined commuter who has not given that name when tested directly out of the factory PT Inka, Madison at 10.00 am.
From Madison go directly Gubeng Station, Surabaya. Station-Station trip Gubeng New City, Malang is scheduled for two hours. But about four hours late.
This is because the new trains that have had two repairs. The first time will depart from the radio Gubeng impaired locomotive. '' Radio locomotive was unworkable. It took about 90 minutes to repair,'' explained Manager of Public Relations of PT KAI Daops 8 Surabaya, Sri Winarto.
Trip interruption occurs again when arriving at the station Sukorejo. Namely interference horn. '' In Sukorejo stopped for 60 minutes to fix the horn,'' said Winarto.
He said the radio and the locomotive horn is important in rail travel. Even occupy the vital functions as part of the operational standards to be met.
While the train trip through the tested rated very good last night. 250 passengers consisting of PT Inka, Department of Transportation East Java, PT KAI enjoy the new train trip.
Head of Sub Directorate of Transport, Traffic and Transportation Directorate of Railway, railway Director General, Ministry of Communications, said Totok Lukito comfortable trip test. '' Comfortable. Please try,'' said Totok as he took reporters following the trial trip last night.
He said, based on the results of last meeting, commuter Lawang-Malang-Kepanjen operate on 29 June. This is assuming the test results last night declared eligible to operate by a team of testers who follow the journey of commuters yesterday.
If found feasible, further Totok, directly provided eligibility certificate is then handed to the operator PT KAI. Furthermore, the determination of departure schedules and ticket prices under the authority of PT KAI.
Head of Transportation Agency ASDP railway and East Java, Isa Ansori optimistic, commuter operations on schedule. Before the route Lawang - Kepanjen, East Java has a commuter route,-Cepu Surabaya, Surabaya-Sidoarjo, Surabaya and Surabaya-Bojonegoro-Mojokerto. Special commuter Kepanjen Lawang-Malang-listed as both a full commuter air conditioning. So far, only commuter Surabaya-Cepu a full air conditioning.
Isa Anshori explained in terms of comfort, commuter is fairly comfortable. In addition to full air conditioning, cushioned seats and toilets in each carriage, the distance between the seat is also fairly extensive. There is also in the cabin baggage per car.
Total passenger capacity of 675 people was the maximum capacity in a single trip. There are five cars in a set of commuting. Each car has a different capacity. One car is available at most 68 seats and 40 standing places. Most small cars hold 36 seats and 25 standing places.
Isa has not been until last night to make sure the scheduled departure and tickets. Due to the foreseeable future will be determined by PT KAI. But every day, commuting back to Surabaya after the operation in Malang.
From Surabaya dispatched at about 4:30 pm. '' But this is still the plan. To be sure the morning of Surabaya Surabaya to transport residents to work in Malaysia and beyond,'' he explained.
While in Malaysia, once a commuter operation. '' But it would be several times back and forth from Lawang-Malang-Kepanjen. It depends on the results of the discussion later on,'' he said.
The test was witnessed last night commuter Kadis Transportation Malang, HM Joseph and Kadis of Communications and Information and Communication Malang Regency, Nazarudin. '' We are optimistic that the commuter is operating according to a predetermined schedule,'' explained Joseph HM, last night. (Van / avi) news source : malang-pos.com
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