INFOKU, Cepu, BLORA –PT KAI Operational Area (Daop) 4 Semarang in the last 5 months has realized the use of subsidized fuel of 5,567 kiloliters or 36 percent of the total quota.
The use of government subsidies certainly has an impact on cheaper local train tickets from Cepu Station.
Public Relations Manager of KAI Daop 4 Semarang, Franoto Wibowo, told the press that during the period from January to May 2025, the realization of subsidized fuel use was recorded at 5,567 kiloliters or an average of 37 kiloliters per day from a total annual quota of 15,182 kiloliters.
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"Equivalent to 36.7 percent of the annual quota. This subsidized fuel is used to power various passenger and freight train trips with early departures including at Cepu Station," he said.
Fran emphasized that service remains the main priority. One of the supporting factors is the optimal use of subsidized fuel and the Public Service Obligation (PSO) program from the government.
Trains that utilize Cepu station include the Blorasura Commuterline Train and the Blora Jaya Train.
"The use of subsidized fuel in Daop 4 Semarang not only keeps the rates affordable for the community, but also ensures the smooth operation of goods transportation to support logistics distribution in Central Java and its surroundings," he said.
The party ensures that the use of fuel is carried out accountably through integrated reporting and strict internal and external supervision, in accordance with the principles of Good Corporate Governance (GCG).
According to him, the use of subsidized fuel for trains is considered strategic because most services in Daop 4 Semarang still rely on diesel locomotives.
Especially on non-electrified lines that connect various important areas on Java Island.
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"Support for subsidized fuel also has an impact on the sustainability of freight trains that support the industrial and trade sectors," he added.
In addition to subsidized fuel, KAI Daop 4 Semarang also received PSO support to operate subsidized local passenger trains, namely the Kedung Sepur train (Semarang-Ngrombo PP) and the Blorasura Commuterline train (Cepu-Surabaya PP).
The Kedung Sepur train fare is only Rp10,000 per trip. While the Blorasura Commuterline train is charged Rp13,000 per trip. Much more affordable than other modes of transportation on the same route. (Endah/ IST )
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