JAKARTA - PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) ensures the safe operation of the Jakarta-Bandung Whoosh high-speed train in the midst of extreme weather conditions.
"Regarding the circulation of video content showing the Whoosh train stopping around the Kopo area, we can explain that the G1046 train of the Tegalluar Summarecon-Halim relationship was stopped at KM 126+383 around the Kopo area on Friday, April 3 at 16.45 WIB to ensure the safety of the journey due to the handling of foreign objects in the form of zinc that entered the track due to extreme weather," said General Manager Corporate Secretary KCIC Eva Chairunisa in her statement in Jakarta, Sunday.
Previously, the sensor system had detected the presence of the object so that it could be anticipated and not endanger the journey. The handling was completed at 16.48 WIB and at 16.49 WIB the train resumed its journey.
"Whoosh operations remain safe and run normally without significant delays," said Eva.
On April 3, 2026, Bandung City and its surroundings were hit by heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning which caused trees to fall and damage facilities on a number of major roads.
The extreme weather conditions allow light objects such as zinc to be carried away by the wind and enter the track. However, there is no interference with other railway infrastructure and all infrastructure remains in a safe condition.
"KCIC emphasizes that all Whoosh lanes remain safe and are monitored through various layered safety systems," said Eva.
He added that the system includes foreign object detection sensors, rain and strong wind sensors, and an earthquake detection system integrated with travel control at the Operation Control Center (OCC) or operation control center.
Line inspection has also been carried out after the incident and all Whoosh infrastructure is ensured to be reliable, so that Whoosh can operate normally.
As for today, all normal journeys, the passenger situation is still crowded after a long weekend from Bandung to Jakarta. The majority of passengers depart from Padalarang Station.
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