MRT Jakarta Experiences Disturbance, Train Passengers In The Middle Of The Track Evacuated

Illustration-Passengers waiting for MRT (Photo: Youtube MRTv)

JAKARTA - There was a technical problem in the operation of the Jakarta MRT today. This was confirmed by the Head of the Corporate Secretary Division of PT MRT Jakarta, Ahmad Pratomo.

"There has been a disruption in the operation of the Jakarta MRT at 13:41 WIB due to the interruption of the operational electricity supply", Tomo told reporters, Friday, September 10.

Tomo explained, when the disturbance occurred, some passengers were trapped in four train sets in the middle of the track. Currently, the passenger has been evacuated.

"All passengers on the 4 train series that are still on the track have been safely evacuated to Istora Mandiri Station, Lebak Bulus Grab, and Block A", said Tomo.

At present, operations at all stations have returned to normal, and for Ratangga operations are currently in the recovery stage which is expected to be completed at 15.00 WIB.

Tomo said that MRT Jakarta would conduct further inspections to determine the cause of this disturbance.

"To users of the Jakarta MRT service, we apologize for the inconvenience caused", he said.

For information, MRT Jakarta operates from 06.00 to 21.30 WIB during the PPKM (Community Activity Restrictions) Level 3 period in the capital city. The distance between trains (headway) is every 10 minutes during peak hours and 20 minutes during normal hours.

MRT Jakarta requires passengers to have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate to enter the station. This vaccination certificate is shown through the PeduliLindung or JAKI application.