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The '''''Cut Meutia''''' is a passenger train service currently operating in [[North Aceh Regency]], [[Aceh]], Indonesia. It was opened in 2016 and currently serves just three railway stations in the regency, with plans for extension to three other stations. It is the only active train service in Indonesia which runs on the [[Standard-gauge railway|1,435 mm standard gauge]], and the only operational train service in Aceh.
The '''''Cut Meutia''''' is a passenger train service currently operating in [[North Aceh Regency]], [[Aceh]], Indonesia. It was opened in 2016 and currently serves just three railway stations in the regency, with plans for extension to three other stations. It is the only operational train service in Aceh.
==History==
==History==
Railways had been operational in Aceh since the [[Dutch East Indies]] era, linking [[Banda Aceh]] to [[Langkat]] in [[North Sumatra]]. The line ceased operations in 1982, however, leaving Aceh without operational train services and existing stations and railways deteriorating. In 1996, an attempt to develop tracks between Langkat and Aceh's provincial border ceased due to funding difficulties after laying 2 kilometers of track. Another section measuring 5 kilometers were developed in 2000, but again development ceased due to lack of funds.<ref name="dishub"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Pembangunan Rel KA Langkat-Banda Aceh Dihentikan |url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/41404/pembangunan-rel-ka-langkat-banda-aceh-dihentikan |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=liputan6.com |date=14 September 2002 |language=id |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223041323/https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/41404/pembangunan-rel-ka-langkat-banda-aceh-dihentikan |url-status=live }}</ref>
Railways had been operational in Aceh since the [[Dutch East Indies]] era, linking [[Banda Aceh]] to [[Langkat]] in [[North Sumatra]]. The line ceased operations in 1982, however, leaving Aceh without operational train services and existing stations and railways deteriorating. In 1996, an attempt to develop tracks between Langkat and Aceh's provincial border ceased due to funding difficulties after laying 2 kilometers of track. Another section measuring 5 kilometers were developed in 2000, but again development ceased due to lack of funds.<ref name="dishub"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Pembangunan Rel KA Langkat-Banda Aceh Dihentikan |url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/41404/pembangunan-rel-ka-langkat-banda-aceh-dihentikan |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=liputan6.com |date=14 September 2002 |language=id |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223041323/https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/41404/pembangunan-rel-ka-langkat-banda-aceh-dihentikan |url-status=live }}</ref>
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In 2002, an agreement was struck between governors in Sumatra to redevelop a Trans-Sumatran railway network, which would once more link Aceh to other cities in the island.<ref name="dishub">{{cite web |title=Kereta Api Aceh Dulu dan Kini |url=https://dishub.acehprov.go.id/informasi/kereta-api-aceh-dulu-dan-kini/ |publisher=Aceh Department of Transport |access-date=23 February 2023 |language=id |date=24 May 2022 |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223043549/https://dishub.acehprov.go.id/informasi/kereta-api-aceh-dulu-dan-kini/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|2004 earthquake and tsunami]], reconstruction aid from France was delivered through [[SNCF]]; this included the development of an {{convert|11.35|km|mi}} stretch of railway track which followed the [[Standard-gauge railway|1,435 mm standard gauge]] instead of the [[3 ft 6 in gauge railways|1,067 mm gauge]] used elsewhere in Indonesia.<ref name="dishub"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Dubes Perancis : Kerjasama Aceh-Perancis Perlu ditingkatkan |url=https://acehprov.go.id/berita/kategori/ekonomi/dubes-perancis-kerjasama-aceh-perancis-perlu-ditingkatkan |publisher=Aceh Provincial Government |access-date=23 February 2023 |language=id |date=28 November 2014 |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223043541/https://acehprov.go.id/berita/kategori/ekonomi/dubes-perancis-kerjasama-aceh-perancis-perlu-ditingkatkan |url-status=live }}</ref> Trial runs began on 1 December 2013, with tracks from {{ill|Krueng Mane railway station|lt=Krueng Mane|id|Stasiun Krueng Mane}} near [[Bireuën]] to [[Krueng Geukueh railway station|Krueng Geukueh]] near [[Lhokseumawe]] via [[Bungkaih railway station|Bungkaih]]. Due to lack of passenger demand, the trial was halted by July 2014.<ref name="dishub"/><ref name="red">{{cite news |title=KA Perintis Cut Meutia Akan Berhenti Beroperasi Sementara |url=https://redigest.web.id/2018/10/ka-perintis-cut-meutia-akan-berhenti-beroperasi-sementara/#.Y_buNHZBxPY |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=REDigest |date=18 October 2018 |language=id |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223044311/https://redigest.web.id/2018/10/ka-perintis-cut-meutia-akan-berhenti-beroperasi-sementara/#.Y_buNHZBxPY |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2002, an agreement was struck between governors in Sumatra to redevelop a Trans-Sumatran railway network, which would once more link Aceh to other cities in the island.<ref name="dishub">{{cite web |title=Kereta Api Aceh Dulu dan Kini |url=https://dishub.acehprov.go.id/informasi/kereta-api-aceh-dulu-dan-kini/ |publisher=Aceh Department of Transport |access-date=23 February 2023 |language=id |date=24 May 2022 |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223043549/https://dishub.acehprov.go.id/informasi/kereta-api-aceh-dulu-dan-kini/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|2004 earthquake and tsunami]], reconstruction aid from France was delivered through [[SNCF]]; this included the development of an {{convert|11.35|km|mi}} stretch of railway track which followed the [[Standard-gauge railway|1,435 mm standard gauge]] instead of the [[3 ft 6 in gauge railways|1,067 mm gauge]] used elsewhere in Indonesia.<ref name="dishub"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Dubes Perancis : Kerjasama Aceh-Perancis Perlu ditingkatkan |url=https://acehprov.go.id/berita/kategori/ekonomi/dubes-perancis-kerjasama-aceh-perancis-perlu-ditingkatkan |publisher=Aceh Provincial Government |access-date=23 February 2023 |language=id |date=28 November 2014 |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223043541/https://acehprov.go.id/berita/kategori/ekonomi/dubes-perancis-kerjasama-aceh-perancis-perlu-ditingkatkan |url-status=live }}</ref> Trial runs began on 1 December 2013, with tracks from {{ill|Krueng Mane railway station|lt=Krueng Mane|id|Stasiun Krueng Mane}} near [[Bireuën]] to [[Krueng Geukueh railway station|Krueng Geukueh]] near [[Lhokseumawe]] via [[Bungkaih railway station|Bungkaih]]. Due to lack of passenger demand, the trial was halted by July 2014.<ref name="dishub"/><ref name="red">{{cite news |title=KA Perintis Cut Meutia Akan Berhenti Beroperasi Sementara |url=https://redigest.web.id/2018/10/ka-perintis-cut-meutia-akan-berhenti-beroperasi-sementara/#.Y_buNHZBxPY |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=REDigest |date=18 October 2018 |language=id |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223044311/https://redigest.web.id/2018/10/ka-perintis-cut-meutia-akan-berhenti-beroperasi-sementara/#.Y_buNHZBxPY |url-status=live }}</ref>


On 3 November 2016, the service was reopened and given the name ''Cut Meutia'' after the [[National Hero of Indonesia|national hero]] [[Cut Nyak Meutia]]. [[Kereta Api Indonesia]] operates the service.<ref name="dishub"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Hanya Bayar Rp 1.000, Warga Aceh Kini Bisa Naik Kereta |url=https://www.liputan6.com/bisnis/read/2642897/hanya-bayar-rp-1000-warga-aceh-kini-bisa-naik-kereta |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=liputan6.com |date=3 November 2016 |language=id |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223044512/https://www.liputan6.com/bisnis/read/2642897/hanya-bayar-rp-1000-warga-aceh-kini-bisa-naik-kereta |url-status=live }}</ref> As of 2023, it is classified as a "pioneer" service, one of five operational in Indonesia at the time.<ref name="tirto">{{cite news |title=Kereta Api dalam Perang dan Damai di Tanah Rencong |url=https://tirto.id/kereta-api-dalam-perang-dan-damai-di-tanah-rencong-gBpY |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=tirto.id |date=23 January 2023 |language=id |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223050541/https://tirto.id/kereta-api-dalam-perang-dan-damai-di-tanah-rencong-gBpY |url-status=live }}</ref> It is currently the only operational stretch of railway within the province,<ref name="tirto"/><ref name="antara"/> and the only one in the country running on the 1,435 mm gauge.<ref name="dishub"/>
On 3 November 2016, the service was reopened and given the name ''Cut Meutia'' after the [[National Hero of Indonesia|national hero]] [[Cut Nyak Meutia]]. [[Kereta Api Indonesia]] operates the service.<ref name="dishub"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Hanya Bayar Rp 1.000, Warga Aceh Kini Bisa Naik Kereta |url=https://www.liputan6.com/bisnis/read/2642897/hanya-bayar-rp-1000-warga-aceh-kini-bisa-naik-kereta |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=liputan6.com |date=3 November 2016 |language=id |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223044512/https://www.liputan6.com/bisnis/read/2642897/hanya-bayar-rp-1000-warga-aceh-kini-bisa-naik-kereta |url-status=live }}</ref> As of 2023, it is classified as a "pioneer" service, one of five operational in Indonesia at the time.<ref name="tirto">{{cite news |title=Kereta Api dalam Perang dan Damai di Tanah Rencong |url=https://tirto.id/kereta-api-dalam-perang-dan-damai-di-tanah-rencong-gBpY |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=tirto.id |date=23 January 2023 |language=id |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223050541/https://tirto.id/kereta-api-dalam-perang-dan-damai-di-tanah-rencong-gBpY |url-status=live }}</ref> It is currently the only operational stretch of railway within the province.<ref name="tirto"/><ref name="antara"/>
===Future extensions===
===Future extensions===
Development is underway on a {{convert|10.1|km|mi}} extension of the service to the completed stations of [[Kutablang railway station|Kutablang]] and [[Geurugok railway station|Geurugok]] in [[Bireuën Regency]]. Another {{convert|8|km|mi}} extension to [[Paloh railway station, Indonesia|Paloh]] is in its planning stage.<ref name="dishub"/> In context of the development of the full Trans-Sumatra system, the 1,435 mm track is planned to meet the national 1,067 mm track at Kutablang, and the planned development of the 1,435 mm railway will be limited to the Kutablang - Lhokseumawe route separate from the main line.<ref>{{cite news |title=Berbeda Gauge, Bagaimana Jalur Trans Sumatera di Aceh Nantinya? |url=https://redigest.web.id/2018/10/berbeda-gauge-bagaimana-jalur-trans-sumatera-di-aceh-nantinya/ |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=REDigest |date=6 October 2018 |language=id |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223051102/https://redigest.web.id/2018/10/berbeda-gauge-bagaimana-jalur-trans-sumatera-di-aceh-nantinya/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Development is underway on a {{convert|10.1|km|mi}} extension of the service to the completed stations of [[Kutablang railway station|Kutablang]] and [[Geurugok railway station|Geurugok]] in [[Bireuën Regency]]. Another {{convert|8|km|mi}} extension to [[Paloh railway station, Indonesia|Paloh]] is in its planning stage.<ref name="dishub"/> In context of the development of the full Trans-Sumatra system, the 1,435 mm track is planned to meet the national 1,067 mm track at Kutablang, and the planned development of the 1,435 mm railway will be limited to the Kutablang - Lhokseumawe route separate from the main line.<ref>{{cite news |title=Berbeda Gauge, Bagaimana Jalur Trans Sumatera di Aceh Nantinya? |url=https://redigest.web.id/2018/10/berbeda-gauge-bagaimana-jalur-trans-sumatera-di-aceh-nantinya/ |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=REDigest |date=6 October 2018 |language=id |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223051102/https://redigest.web.id/2018/10/berbeda-gauge-bagaimana-jalur-trans-sumatera-di-aceh-nantinya/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Revision as of 04:50, 12 April 2023

Cut Meutia
The Cut Meutia in 2022
Overview
Service typeRegional rail
StatusActive
LocaleNorth Aceh Regency
First service3 November 2016
Current operator(s)Kereta Api Indonesia
Ridership32,936 (2022)
Route
TerminiKrueng Mane
Krueng Geukueh
Stops3
Distance travelled11.35 kilometres (7.05 mi)
Average journey time32 minutes
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Route map
Cut Meutia
Legend
KKG
 Kutablang
Trans-Sumatra Highway
GRU
 Geurugok
KRM
 Krueng Mane
BKH
 Bungkaih
Bungkaih Depot
KRG
 Krueng Geukueh
Extension to Paloh
 Paloh

The Cut Meutia is a passenger train service currently operating in North Aceh Regency, Aceh, Indonesia. It was opened in 2016 and currently serves just three railway stations in the regency, with plans for extension to three other stations. It is the only operational train service in Aceh.

History

Railways had been operational in Aceh since the Dutch East Indies era, linking Banda Aceh to Langkat in North Sumatra. The line ceased operations in 1982, however, leaving Aceh without operational train services and existing stations and railways deteriorating. In 1996, an attempt to develop tracks between Langkat and Aceh's provincial border ceased due to funding difficulties after laying 2 kilometers of track. Another section measuring 5 kilometers were developed in 2000, but again development ceased due to lack of funds.[1][2]

In 2002, an agreement was struck between governors in Sumatra to redevelop a Trans-Sumatran railway network, which would once more link Aceh to other cities in the island.[1] Following the 2004 earthquake and tsunami, reconstruction aid from France was delivered through SNCF; this included the development of an 11.35 kilometres (7.05 mi) stretch of railway track which followed the 1,435 mm standard gauge instead of the 1,067 mm gauge used elsewhere in Indonesia.[1][3] Trial runs began on 1 December 2013, with tracks from Krueng Mane near Bireuën to Krueng Geukueh near Lhokseumawe via Bungkaih. Due to lack of passenger demand, the trial was halted by July 2014.[1][4]

On 3 November 2016, the service was reopened and given the name Cut Meutia after the national hero Cut Nyak Meutia. Kereta Api Indonesia operates the service.[1][5] As of 2023, it is classified as a "pioneer" service, one of five operational in Indonesia at the time.[6] It is currently the only operational stretch of railway within the province.[6][7]

Future extensions

Development is underway on a 10.1 kilometres (6.3 mi) extension of the service to the completed stations of Kutablang and Geurugok in Bireuën Regency. Another 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) extension to Paloh is in its planning stage.[1] In context of the development of the full Trans-Sumatra system, the 1,435 mm track is planned to meet the national 1,067 mm track at Kutablang, and the planned development of the 1,435 mm railway will be limited to the Kutablang - Lhokseumawe route separate from the main line.[8]

Rolling stock and service

The train has two cars and a capacity of 192 passengers,[9][10] and the whole trip lasts for 32 minutes. The diesel rolling stock was manufactured by PT INKA.[11]

As of 2022, the fare for the train is set at Rp 2,000, with multiple daily services in the morning and afternoon.[12] Due to its low fare and short travel distance, it is commonly used by locals as a recreational vehicle,[7] especially by schoolchildren.[9] The service is currently subsidized by the Indonesian government, receiving Rp 18.8 billion (~USD 1.2 million) in 2021.[13] The service reported 32,936 riders throughout 2022.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Kereta Api Aceh Dulu dan Kini" (in Indonesian). Aceh Department of Transport. 24 May 2022. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Pembangunan Rel KA Langkat-Banda Aceh Dihentikan". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 14 September 2002. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Dubes Perancis : Kerjasama Aceh-Perancis Perlu ditingkatkan" (in Indonesian). Aceh Provincial Government. 28 November 2014. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  4. ^ "KA Perintis Cut Meutia Akan Berhenti Beroperasi Sementara". REDigest (in Indonesian). 18 October 2018. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Hanya Bayar Rp 1.000, Warga Aceh Kini Bisa Naik Kereta". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 3 November 2016. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Kereta Api dalam Perang dan Damai di Tanah Rencong". tirto.id (in Indonesian). 23 January 2023. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Kereta Api perintis Aceh jadi hiburan warga". Antara News (in Indonesian). 24 November 2016. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Berbeda Gauge, Bagaimana Jalur Trans Sumatera di Aceh Nantinya?". REDigest (in Indonesian). 6 October 2018. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Di Aceh, Kereta Perintis Jadi Wisata Transportasi untuk Anak". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 27 May 2019. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  10. ^ "KERETA API PERINTIS CUT MEUTIA" (in Indonesian). Ministry of Transport. 24 February 2020. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Masa Depan Kereta Api Perintis Cut Meutia" (in Indonesian). Aceh Department of Transport. 19 November 2019. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  12. ^ "Jadwal dan Harga Tiket KA Lokal Cut Meutia Relasi Krueng Geukueh-Krueng Mane PP". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 19 December 2022. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  13. ^ "Kemenhub Tambah Alokasi Anggaran Subsidi KA Perintis". Republika (in Indonesian). 7 January 2021. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  14. ^ "Data Statistik" (in Indonesian). Directorate General of Railways, Ministry of Transport. Archived from the original on 3 August 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
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