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Suspended Rails in the 1911 Cipatat Earthquake
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Suspended Rails in the 1911 Cipatat Earthquake

The earthquake that struck Cipatat in early January 1911 caused severe damage in various locations. The tremors lasted from morning until midday and were believed to be a continuation of a series of seismic activities that had shaken the region since mid-December 1910[1]. Prior to the early-year earthquake, Cipatat had already been shaken by seismic...

PADALARANG–CICALENGKA: A CENTURY OF ELECTRIFICATION
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PADALARANG–CICALENGKA: A CENTURY OF ELECTRIFICATION

The plan to electrify the Padalarang–Cicalengka railway line is once again under discussion, with Indonesian Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi recently revealing key details about this 42-kilometer project. As quoted by Tempo, Dudy stated that electrified commuter trains on the Padalarang–Cicalengka route are targeted to be operational no later than 2027. The presence of these...