Infant Found Alive in Toilet of Sancaka Train
A baby was found alive inside the toilet of the Sancaka 84B train travelling from Yogyakarta to Surabaya this morning. The infant was evacuated when the train arrived at Solo Balapan Station.
Feni Novida Saragih, Public Relations Manager of KAI Operational Area 6 Yogyakarta, stated that the baby was discovered by train staff at approximately 07.20 WIB while the Sancaka train was en route to Surabaya.
"Staff on board the train found a baby in the toilet of executive carriage 3. The discovery was then reported to the Service Control Centre, which immediately coordinated with Solo Balapan Station," Feni said in a written statement on Saturday (4/7/2026).
Feni explained that at around 07.30 WIB, the baby was handed over to the Health Post at Solo Balapan Station for examination. Three minutes later, at precisely 07.33 WIB, the Sancaka 84B train resumed its journey to its final destination.
"Subsequently, at the Solo Balapan Health Post, KAI officers conducted an observation with a doctor and midwife from the Mediska KAI Solo Clinic. The baby’s general condition was declared to be good. The KAI team then met the baby’s basic needs to ensure its condition remained stable and protected," she detailed.
Feni added that KAI Operational Area 6 then coordinated with the police for further handling in accordance with applicable regulations.
"The KAI team then coordinated with the Banjarsari Police. The baby is currently in the care of the police and Bhayangkara Hospital. KAI Operational Area 6 Yogyakarta will fully support the process required in handling this case according to prevailing procedures," she said.
Feni noted that coordination and investigation with the police are still ongoing. KAI Operational Area 6 Yogyakarta stated it is ready to collaborate with the authorities to support the handling process of the case in accordance with applicable regulations.
"Coordination and tracing with the police are continuing. KAI Operational Area 6 Yogyakarta will collaborate with the authorities and provide the necessary support according to prevailing procedures," she concluded.
However, Feni has not yet provided information regarding the baby’s gender or estimated age.