House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani has urged the\ngovernment to evaluate railway security systems following the collision\nbetween the Argo Bromo Anggrek train on the Gambir-Surabaya Pasar Turi\nroute and a commuter line train heading to Cikarang at Bekasi Timur\nStation on Monday evening, 27 April 2026. According to Puan, security at\nrailway crossings that remain below standard often causes accidents.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ask the government, KAI, and relevant stakeholders to prioritise\nrailway safety issues. The systems and security on railway lines must be\nimproved,\u201d Puan said in a written statement on Tuesday, 28 April\n2026.<\/p>\n
In the mobility system in Jabodetabek, she said, the KRL has become\npart of the social infrastructure that supports the daily rhythm of\nwork, education, and economic activities for the community. The major\nincident that killed 14 people and injured dozens of other passengers\nalso has the potential to affect public trust in using trains.<\/p>\n
Amid high public dependence on the KRL, the PDI Perjuangan politician\nemphasised that safety levels must be optimised. She believes that the\npublic should not be left in a situation of doubt or reluctance to use\ntrains.<\/p>\n
\u201cSafety is not enough to be seen as compliance with daily operational\nprocedures, but must be present in the form of security standardisation\nthat can assure the public that every potential risk has been\nanticipated,\u201d said the former Minister of Coordinating Human Development\nand Culture.<\/p>\n
In addition, she also encouraged the investigation that will later\nreveal the cause of the accident to produce clear structural lessons.\nThus, in the end, the evaluation can provide assurance to the public\nthat the KRL is a safe, rational transport choice supported by a strong\nsafety system.<\/p>\n
The accident incident began when the KRL train was stopped on track 1\nat Bekasi Timur Station. The train stopped due to a disruption because\nahead of them from the opposite direction there was a collision between\na train and a taxi.<\/p>\n
Then, shortly after, the Argo Bromo Anggrek train appeared speeding\nfrom behind and directly hit the body of that train. The collision\ncaused the body of the Commuter Line train in the women-only carriage to\ncrumple.<\/p>\n
President Director of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or PT KAI,\nBobby Rasyidin, said the number of fatalities from the accident\nincreased to 14 people. \u201cThe deceased victims have been taken to the\nKramat Jati Police Hospital for further identification,\u201d Bobby said in\nhis statement on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the number of injured victims, both minor and severe, also\nincreased to 84 people. All victims have been evacuated to nearby health\nfacilities for further medical treatment.<\/p>\n
All deceased and injured victims are known to be passengers from the\nKRL train. Meanwhile, the 240 passengers of the Argo Bromo Anggrek train\nwere all successfully evacuated in safe condition.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/house-speaker-railway-security-systems-must-be-improved-1777366312", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }