Rangkasbitung Line KRL Trip Stopped 15 Minutes Imbas Tertemper Pedestrians

Illustration of commuter line (photo: KAI Commuter)

JAKARTA - The journey of the Rangkasbitung Line KRL was stopped for about 15 minutes at the Kali Pesanggrahan bridge in South Jakarta, Ranji this afternoon. The train's journey was stopped due to Commuter Line No. 1696 from the Tanah Abang-Rangkasbitung relationship, which was grazed by pedestrians.

VP of the KAI Commuter Coporate Secretary Joni Martinus said that the incident occurred at KM 16+3/4 plots of road between Kebayoran Station and Pondok Ranji Station.

"In accordance with the SOP and applicable regulations in the company, as well as to ensure the safety of the Commuter Line series," continued Joni, the train facilities crew or in this case, the driver will stop the train journey to inspect the train series after the train rental occurred.

"The road was stopped for about 10 to 15 minutes for a series of examinations," said Joni, confirmed by VOI, in Jakarta, Sunday, July 14.

After being declared safe, continued Joni, train departures can be resumed. The process of examining the Commuter Line series is carried out to ensure the safety of train travel.

"The driver also coordinated with the centralized train travel controller to report the incident and forward it to the station for follow-up to its handling," said Joni.

Furthermore, continued Jonu, officers from Kabayoran Station headed to the temperan location and coordinated with the Police and the Black Cross to evacuate the penemper to Fatmawati Hospital, South Jakarta.

Joni said so. KAI Commuter also regrets the temporary incident. Because, in accordance with Law Number 23 of 2007 concerning Railways, it is a prohibition for anyone to be or carry out any activities around the rail line other than for the purposes of the railway service.

"We ask the entire community not to carry out any activities around the rail line and participate actively in creating mutual safety and smooth train travel," concluded Joni.