Optimizing Coal Transportation in South Sumatra

Palembang.  Acting (Pj.) Governor of South Sumatra, Elen Setiadi attended the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the Construction Plan of the Prabumulih - Muara Enim Flyover in South Sumatra Province and the Strategic Supervision and Maintenance of the Musi River Flow for 24 Hours activity.

The activity organized by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) at Griya Agung (Tuesday, 14/1/2025) aims to increase the number of operational hours for coal transportation so that existing coal can be quickly distributed to its destination.

Elen Setiadi in the forum said that due to the increase in coal traffic by train. So 1 Fly over Belimbing intersection, 2 in Ujan Mas, Sudirman - Muara Enim It is important to make a decision immediately.

“We optimize by increasing natural resources with the transportation industry. Don't delay it anymore, because the opportunity lost will be even greater. Sudirman-Muara Enim has been included in the state budget. The most urgent is the construction of a flyover at the Belimbing intersection, proposed to be financed by PT KAI, “he said.

In addition, Elen also hopes that South Sumatra, which is endowed with abundant natural resources, can be utilized as much as possible which will have an impact on improving the welfare of the community and reducing the poverty rate in South Sumatra (2%) above the national level.

On that occasion, PT KAI's Director of Business Development, Rudi As Aturridha said that PT KAI has an important role in the smooth distribution of coal in South Sumatra.

“We will prepare 89 million tons of transport capacity. One of the challenges is the smoothness of traffic on the highway, namely with the construction of flyovers, it will run smoothly and reduce risks. This volume capacity will certainly have an impact on the operation of the Musi River as well, where at this time the obstacle is the operating hours which are only 12 hours per day, we propose that operations can be 24 hours / day,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister of Transportation represented by PT KAI Safety Director Maya Santi said that PT KAI is committed to increasing the volume capacity of coal transportation by paying attention to safety and comfort for the community in traffic, especially traffic flow at railroad crossings and traffic flow on the Musi River.

Also present were the Heads of OPD Prov. South Sumatra.

Source : https://sumselprov.go.id/detail/berita/elen-setiadi-pimpin-fgd-optimalisasi-angkutan-batu-bara-di-sumsel/baru