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        "id": 1705748,
        "msgid": "brin-examines-composite-rubber-based-rail-pads-for-train-safety-1777366313",
        "date": "2026-04-28 15:19:34",
        "title": "BRIN examines composite rubber-based rail pads for train safety",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "In response to the fatal collision between the Argo Bromo Anggrek train and a commuter line at Bekasi Timur station, which claimed 14 lives and injured 84, BRIN is researching composite rubber-based rail pads to enhance rail infrastructure safety and longevity. The agency is also developing automatic protection systems for rail crossings and investigating the impact of locomotive magnetic fields on nearby vehicles, aiming to neutralise potential interferences. PT Kereta Api Indonesia has committed to covering all medical and funeral costs for victims through insurance.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)\nis examining composite rubber-based rail pad technology to improve\nsafety and security in public rail transport.<\/p>\n<p>BRIN Deputy Head Amarulla Octavian stated this during a press\nconference in Jakarta on Tuesday, in response to the Argo Bromo Anggrek\ntrain collision with an electric rail train (KRL) at Bekasi Timur on\nMonday (27\/4).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBRIN has contributed to the design and research of rail systems,\nincluding the LRT train and the train on the Makassar\u2013Parepare route in\nSouth Sulawesi. In addition, research is also being conducted on\nmaterials such as composite rubber-based rail pads to enhance the safety\nand service life of rail infrastructure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Amarulla added that BRIN is also developing rail crossing safety\nsystems, including how protection systems can be automatically\nintegrated with train drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, BRIN is studying the impact of magnetic fields from\nlocomotives on vehicles near the tracks. The large magnetic fields\noriginate from the locomotive\u2019s electrical systems, so methods for\nneutralisation need to be examined to avoid disrupting other\nvehicles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThen, it is not only related to rail technology or systems, but\nwhether electric vehicles, for example, are affected by the large\nmagnetic fields from trains; this is also one of BRIN\u2019s studies because\nthe large magnetic field influence occurs when the train is passing,\u201d\nsaid Amarulla.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, the large magnetic field is generated by the approaching train.\nBecause the power source in the locomotive is very large, the magnetism\nis transmitted to the train ahead; this may need to be studied or\nresearched on how to neutralise the magnetic field around the rail\ntracks so as not to disrupt passing vehicle traffic,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the latest data up to 08.45 WIB, the electric train and rail\naccident in the Bekasi Timur station area resulted in 14 deaths and 84\ninjuries.<\/p>\n<p>PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) has assured that all medical costs\nfor the injured victims and funeral costs for the deceased will be fully\ncovered by insurance and KAI.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the injured victims have been evacuated to several health\nfacilities, including Bekasi City Hospital, Kramat Jati Police Hospital\nfor identification processes, and several private hospitals in the\nBekasi area.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/brin-examines-composite-rubber-based-rail-pads-for-train-safety-1777366313",
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