JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) regrets the collision incident that happened to the Jabodebek LRT during a test run in Cibubur, East Jakarta.
"We regret that this incident occurred in the midst of carrying out dynamic trials aimed at ensuring the safety of the LRT," said Director General of Railways at the Ministry of Transportation Zulfikri, quoted by Antara, Monday, October 25.
Zulfikri said the testing phase was an important process in ensuring the safety and security of the Jabodebek LRT transportation.
"This process should be carried out carefully and with full caution," he said.
Zulfikri is also concerned about one injured victim in this incident, the driver who is currently being treated at the hospital and wishes the victim a speedy recovery.
It was previously reported that this incident occurred when a shunt was being carried out in the context of testing internal facilities by PT INKA, between the plots of Harjamukti Station - Ciracas Station which occurred this afternoon at 13.00 WIB.
The condition of the LRT line is still being investigated, but it appears that there are minor impacts on several third rails on the line, while there is no damage to the structure.
The Ministry of Transportation also requested that the investigation and evaluation process of this incident be carried out properly because the safety aspect must still be the main priority in transportation.
"We urge PT INKA to be more careful in carrying out trials and always prioritize the safety factor," concluded Zulfikri.
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