KRL Commuter Line Collis Car In Tigaraksa, Train Travel Schedule Disturbed

The panic scene of passengers after KRL Commuter Line majoring in Tanahabang-Rangkasbitung collided with a car in Tigaraksa, Tangeran, Thursday (8/2/2024). (Special)

JAKARTA - A number of passengers on the commuter line for the Tanah Abang - Rangkasbitung route from one of the carriages looked panicked when the train stopped suddenly on Thursday, February 8, noon. The panic was recorded by an amateur camera from one of the passengers and went viral.

External Relations and Corporate Image Care Manager of KAI Commuter, Leza Arlan said, the incident was due to a sedan that was stuck at KM 53+4 on the Daru and Tigaraksa borders, Tangerang.

"KAI Commuter apologizes for the disruption of the Tanah Abang Commuter Line - Rangkasbitung trip due to Commuter Line no. 1694 (Tanah Abang - Rangkasbitung) was hit by a sedan," said Leza when confirmed, Thursday, February 8, afternoon.

Leza admitted that officers were already at the location to evacuate and ensure that the infrastructure line was not damaged.

After checking the lanes and series of commuter lines and evacuating cars, commuter line No. 1694 can be dispatched back to Rangkasbitung from 13.08 WIB.

"Furthermore, a re-check will be carried out in Rangkasbitung," he said.

A car accident that was hit by a train had caused a disturbance in other commuter lines until a delay arrived.

The commuter train that was disrupted was commuter line No. 1694 between Daru-Threeraksa experienced 33 minutes of delay.

Commuter line No. 1696 at Daru Station, 37 minutes late. Commuter line No. 1700 at Parung Panjang Station, experiencing a delay of 24 minutes.

Commuter line No. 1725 between Dari-Thiraksa experienced a delay of 27 minutes. Commuter line No. 1729 at Tigaraksi Station, experiencing a delay of 8 minutes.

KAI Commuter also admitted that he had engineered the operating pattern on commuter line No. 1741 (Rangkasbitung -Tanah Abang) trips only up to Parungpanjang and commuter line No. 1742 (Tanah Abang - Rangkasbitung) trips only up to Parungpanjang.

"KAI Commuter appeals to users to keep following the rules and directions from the officers. Do not force them to go up when the train condition is full and remain vigilant," he said.