The Ministry Of Transportation Apologizes For The Collision Of The Turangga-Commuterline Bandung Raya Train

The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) expressed its deep concern and condolences for the Turangga train accident related to Surabaya Gubeng-Bandung and Commuterline Bandung Raya which occurred on Friday, January 5, at around 06.03 WIB.

"We also apologize for this and of course also interfere with railway services, especially in West Java," said Ministry of Transportation Spokesperson Adita Irawati in her official statement.

To follow up on this, Adita said that the Ministry of Transportation through the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) had dispatched an evacuation team to the scene.

"Of course, together with relevant stakeholders, they can immediately evacuate victims and evacuate carriages and then return services as before," he said.

Adita added that his party would provide further information as soon as possible.

"We also ask for prayers and support from the entire community so that the evacuation can be completed immediately and we can immediately provide further and more comprehensive explanations to the community," he said.

Meanwhile, the Director General of Railways Risal Wasal said that his party had sent a technical team to secure the scene.

"In order to follow up and evacuate victims from this incident, DJKA together with KAI and related parties have sent a technical team to secure the scene," he added.