BRIN Develops Real-Time Monitoring Research to Prevent Train Accidents

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing real-time monitoring research to audit the condition of rails on bridges in order to prevent and reduce train accidents in Indonesia. BRIN Head Arif Satria conveyed this in response to the Argo Bromo Anggrek train accident that collided with a commuter rail (KRL) in East Bekasi, resulting in fatalities. “In the context of railways, we are not only talking about infrastructure aspects but also facilities. One of the technologies being developed is the Structural Health Monitoring System (SHMS), which is used for real-time auditing of railway bridges. This system is very beneficial, especially for PT KAI in maintaining the safety and reliability of infrastructure,” he said in Jakarta on Tuesday. Arif explained that various studies have been conducted, including research on modelling the performance and population of high-speed trains, as well as the development of prototypes for automation and signalling systems. From these studies, there are several technologies that continue to be explored by researchers at BRIN. “In the future, various recent incidents can become themes for further research, given that train accidents are generally multi-faceted, involving technological, behavioural, and social factors, because the railway is an ecosystem, so the problems cannot be viewed from one side alone,” he stated. The BRIN Head also mentioned that the highly diverse railway ecosystem is a subject of study for researchers. In addition, BRIN is revitalising cooperation with PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) in Madiun, East Java, to strengthen collaboration in that sector.