Smoking In Trains To Be Banned

Bandung (Antara Bali) - PT Kereta Api Indonesia will impose a smoking ban on March 1, 2012 in economy, business and executive coach cars.

"As of March 1, passengers will not be allowed to smoke in coaches during a train journey, including in areas near the toilet," the spokesman of the company's  Operation Area II, Bambang Setya Prayitno, said here on Wednesday.

The regulation is effective for short- as well as long-haul journeys, he added.

He noted that the decision was taken to improve the comfort and security of passengers, as well as reduce damages as part of the health campaign.(IGT)