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        "id": 1704555,
        "msgid": "transport-minister-supports-knkt-investigation-into-krl-and-argo-bromo-collision-in-east-bekasi-1777326645",
        "date": "2026-04-28 03:53:21",
        "title": "Transport Minister Supports KNKT Investigation into KRL and Argo Bromo Collision in East Bekasi",
        "author": "Aprillia Ika",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has directly overseen the evacuation process following the collision between a KRL commuter train and the Argo Bromo Anggrek intercity train at Bekasi Timur Station, prioritising victim safety and coordinating with relevant parties for an optimal response. The incident, which disrupted rail operations in the area, is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) to determine its cause, with power supply temporarily disabled for safety. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has apologised to passengers and is working to restore normal services swiftly, highlighting the government's commitment to transportation safety protocols.",
        "content": "<p>Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi directly inspected the evacuation\nprocess for the train incident involving the KA Argo Bromo Anggrek and\nKRL at Bekasi Timur Station on Monday (27\/4\/2026), to ensure that victim\nsafety is the priority.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Transport expressed concern over the incident\ninvolving the two train services in the area. The evacuation process was\nsaid to be carried out quickly, focusing on handling the affected\nvictims.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe ensure that the evacuation process is carried out quickly,\nprioritising the safety of the affected victims,\u201d said Dudy in his\nstatement on Tuesday (28\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He added that he is currently at the location to directly monitor the\nhandling process in the field. Data on the number of victims is still\nongoing as the situation develops.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe continue to coordinate intensively with all relevant parties so\nthat the evacuation process runs optimally,\u201d said Dudy.<\/p>\n<p>This process aims to thoroughly investigate the cause of the\nincident, which is still in the investigation stage. The government\nemphasises that handling victims and restoring field conditions are the\ntop priorities before the investigation results are announced.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, cross-agency coordination continues to ensure all\nhandling stages proceed according to transportation safety\nprocedures.<\/p>\n<p>The disruption occurred due to the train PLB 5568A (CL KPB\u2013CKR) being\nhit by PLB 4B or KA Argo Bromo Anggrek on the Gambir\u2013Surabaya Pasar Turi\nroute at the incident location. This incident impacted train operations\non that line.<\/p>\n<p>Manager of Public Relations for KAI Daop 1 Jakarta, Franoto Wibowo,\nconveyed an apology to customers for the inconvenience caused.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are striving as much as possible to ensure that train operations\ncan return to normal as soon as possible,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p>KAI ensured that personnel have moved quickly to secure the location\nand coordinate with relevant parties to accelerate evacuation and\nrestoration of services. As a safety measure, the overhead power supply\n(LAA) on the Cibitung\u2013Bekasi Timur line has been temporarily\ndeactivated.<\/p>\n<p>The cause of the incident and the number of affected train services\nare still under investigation and further data collection. Information\nwill be updated periodically as handling developments occur in the\nfield.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/transport-minister-supports-knkt-investigation-into-krl-and-argo-bromo-collision-in-east-bekasi-1777326645",
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