Padang Railway

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway
gptkbp:challenges maintenance issues
funding constraints
competition from road transport
gptkbp:communityEngagement partnerships with local businesses
local employment opportunities
community events sponsorship
gptkbp:connects Padang to Bukittinggi
gptkbp:culturalImpact heritage preservation efforts
local economy support
tourism_in_West_Sumatra
gptkbp:economicImpact job creation
increased trade
boost to local agriculture
gptkbp:electrification non-electrified
gptkbp:environmentalImpact land use changes
pollution concerns
wildlife habitat disruption
gptkbp:futurePlans sustainable transport solutions
integrated transport systems
upgrading infrastructure
enhanced passenger experience
expanding services
modernizing rolling stock
gptkbp:hasStations gptkb:Solok_Station
gptkb:Lembah_Anai_Station
gptkb:Payakumbuh_Station
gptkb:Padang_Station
Bukittinggi Station
gptkbp:historicalEvent major renovations in 2000s
construction began in 1906
first passenger service in 1908
gptkbp:historicalSignificance transportation_development_in_West_Sumatra
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Padang Railway
gptkbp:isPartOf Sumatra_railway_network
gptkbp:length approximately 200 kilometers
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Padang
gptkbp:opened 1908
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Indonesian_Railways
gptkbp:railwayLine gptkb:Padang–Solok_line
Padang–Bukittinggi line
Padang–Payakumbuh_line
gptkbp:safetyFeatures historically safe operations
incidents reported in early years
modern safety measures implemented
gptkbp:serves freight transport
passenger transport
gptkbp:track 1,067 mm
gptkbp:type narrow-gauge railway