KRL Stations Under Tight Security Amid Student Protests, Users Advised

Commuter Line operations are currently running normally. Conditions at Commuter Line stations remain stable with relatively busy and smooth passenger flows, despite reports of demonstrations taking place in central Jakarta.

As a precautionary measure, KAI Commuter has increased security personnel at several stations located near the protest sites to ensure the safety, comfort, and smooth mobility of Commuter Line users.

KAI Commuter VP Corporate Secretary, Karina Amanda, stated that the additional security personnel consist of internal KAI Commuter staff as well as members of the TNI/Polri (Indonesian National Armed Forces and National Police). They have been deployed to stations near the protest locations, including Juanda, Palmerah, Sudirman, and Tanah Abang stations.

A total of 72 security personnel have been stationed at these locations, comprising 22 personnel at Palmerah Station, 23 at Sudirman Station, and 27 at Juanda Station.

As of 1:00 PM WIB, a total of 406,139 people had used the Commuter Line. Passenger exit figures recorded 45,204 at Sudirman Station, 21,598 at Juanda Station, 23,994 at Palmerah Station, and 27,310 at Tanah Abang Station.

“KAI Commuter continues to monitor the situation on the ground and is prepared to implement situational operational adjustments following field conditions, while always prioritising the safety, security, and comfort of our passengers,” Karina said in a written statement.

All Commuter Line users are advised to always follow the directions and instructions provided by station officers. Passengers waiting on the platforms are requested to allow exiting passengers to disembark first, to stand behind the safety line, and to avoid obstructing those exiting the trains.