A JR-205 VVVF train set, number 1378, operating on the Jakarta\nKota\u2013Bogor route was taken out of service and sent to a workshop after\nsparks were seen at its pantograph. The incident occurred on Track 10 at\nJakarta Kota station at about 5.52pm on Tuesday (27 October 2026).<\/p>\n
\u201cRelevant staff are already at the site to conduct an initial\ninspection of the rolling stock and infrastructure,\u201d KAI Commuter Public\nRelations Manager Leza Arlan said in a written statement on Wednesday\n(28 October 2026).<\/p>\n
Staff also coordinated with technical teams to investigate the\nproblem with the rolling stock and infrastructure at Jakarta Kota\nstation. KAI Commuter adjusted its services to ensure passengers could\ncontinue their journeys safely.<\/p>\n
As part of the response, passengers on Commuter Line No.\u00a01378 were\ntransferred to Commuter Line No.\u00a01380, also operating between Jakarta\nKota and Bogor, which departed from Track 11 at Jakarta Kota\nstation.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt 7.07pm, Commuter Line No.\u00a01387 departed Jakarta Kota station and\nwill subsequently undergo repairs,\u201d Leza said. \u201cWe have also prepared a\nreplacement train set.\u201d<\/p>\n
KAI Commuter urged passengers to remain orderly and prioritise\nsafety. The operator said it was continuing to coordinate with relevant\nstaff to ensure the issue was resolved promptly in accordance with\nrailway operational safety and security procedures.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also urge passengers always to follow staff instructions. Updates\non Commuter Line services are available through the C-Access app, the\n@commuterline<\/span>\nsocial media accounts or the 121 call centre,\u201d Leza said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jr-205-commuter-train-set-forced-into-workshop-after-pantograph-sparks-1793177503", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }