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        "id": 1705660,
        "msgid": "aftermath-of-krl-vs-argo-bromo-train-accident-puan-calls-for-improved-railway-line-safety-1777362686",
        "date": "2026-04-28 13:55:18",
        "title": "Aftermath of KRL vs Argo Bromo Train Accident, Puan Calls for Improved Railway Line Safety",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "berita",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani has expressed condolences for the victims of the train collision between a long-distance train and a commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station, urging the government and PT KAI to prioritise safety enhancements on railway lines. She highlighted the need to address vulnerabilities at level crossings and reinforce safety standards in the densely trafficked Jabodetabek metropolitan area, where trains are vital for daily economic and social activities. The incident underscores the growing complexity of urban rail operations and the importance of proactive risk mitigation to maintain public trust in public transportation.",
        "content": "<p>House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani has conveyed\ncondolences to the victims of the train accident involving a\nlong-distance train and a KRL at Bekasi Timur Station. She also reminded\nthat safety elements on railway lines must be enhanced.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of myself and the House of Representatives, I extend deep\ncondolences to the victims of the train accident that occurred last\nnight in the Bekasi area,\u201d said Puan Maharani in a written statement on\nTuesday, 28 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Puan emphasised the importance of the state improving safety aspects\nin rail transportation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe ask the government, PT KAI, and related stakeholders to\nprioritise safety issues on railway lines more. The system and security\non railway lines must be improved,\u201d said Puan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEspecially at level crossings, which we still find many along the\nrailway routes. Because their safety is very lacking, train accidents\noften occur and this must be addressed seriously,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n<p>Puan views the train accident in the Bekasi Timur Station area as not\nonly bringing grief due to fatalities and injuries, but also\nrepositioning public transportation safety as the primary measure of\npublic trust in daily services used by millions of people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn urban mobility systems like Jabodetabek, the KAI Commuter Line or\nKRL is not just a mass transport mode, but a social infrastructure that\nsupports the rhythm of work, education, and community economic\nactivities every day,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, every major incident not only impacts direct victims, but\nalso has the potential to affect public perception of the safety of\nusing train transportation,\u201d added Puan.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Puan assesses that the accident between the KRL and Argo\nBromo Anggrek reveals that metropolitan dense lines now operate at\nincreasingly high levels of complexity, from increased trip frequency,\nshared tracks for different service types, and narrowing tolerance for\ndisruptions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn such conditions, safety cannot be seen merely as compliance with\ndaily operational procedures, but must be present in the form of\nsecurity standardisation that assures the public that every potential\nrisk has been anticipated,\u201d she stated.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/aftermath-of-krl-vs-argo-bromo-train-accident-puan-calls-for-improved-railway-line-safety-1777362686",
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