Manggarai–Padalarang railway explained

The Manggarai–Padalarang railway is a railway line in Indonesia from Manggarai railway station in South Jakarta to Padalarang railway station in West Bandung Regency.

History

In 2001, an earthquake destroyed the Lampegan Tunnel, which the line passed through.^[1] In November 2012, a landslide hit the line near Cilebut.^[2]

Passenger service between Cianjur and Padalarang ceased in 2013.^[3] Service was restored between Cianjur and Ciranjang in 2019. Passenger service between Ciranjang and Cipatat restarted on 21 September 2020. The final section, a 13.8km (08.6miles) long stretch between Cipatat and Padalarang, is expected to reopen by 2022.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 8 September 2015. Sempat 'Mati', Terowongan Rel Kereta Tertua di RI Bangkit Lagi. 'Dead', Oldest Railway Tunnel in RI Rises Again. 12 March 2021. detikfinance. id.
2. Web site: Longsor Cilebut, Stasiun Bogor rugi Rp 128 juta. 2021-03-12. merdeka.com. id.
3. Web site: Liputan6.com. 2018-11-03. Reaktivasi Jalur Kereta Cianjur-Padalarang Selesai Akhir 2019. 2021-03-12. liputan6.com. id.
4. Web site: Media. Kompas Cyber. 2020-09-21. Reaktivasi Jalur KA Cianjur - Padalarang Akan Dilanjut Tahun 2022. 2021-03-12. KOMPAS.com. id.