Track Gauge
Track gauge describes the gap between a railway track's two rails in terms of railway transportation. Wheelsets that correspond to the designated track gauge are a requirement for any vehicles operating on a rail network. The worldwide usage of different track gauges frequently presents a challenge, impeding smooth functioning and interoperability among various railway networks.
The rail track gauge in Indonesia is standardized at 1067 mm. A vital part of the nation's railway network is this gauge, which shows the separation between the inner surfaces of parallel tracks. Indonesian rail lines are characterized by their unique 1067 mm gauge, which highlights consistency and compatibility in railway architecture. It makes the railway network's operations more effective and seamless, guaranteeing the safe and dependable passage of trains through Indonesia's varied terrain. The nation's dedication to a functional and well-integrated railway system is reflected in this standardized gauge.
Indonesia had various narrow-gauge railways for a long time, most notably the KRL, which served industries mainly supporting Java's sugarcane plantations. Due to the decrease in sugarcane output, some railways have been either abandoned or converted for the purpose of tourism. Now, most of the nation's operational railroads currently use the 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge.
