Restudy train system!

Restudy train system!

From Warta Kota

Several train accidents have occurred recently, leaving several people dead. This means PT Kereta Api, the company that runs the railways in this country, needs to take the necessary measures to straighten out things pertaining to the railways.

As a small example, there are at the moment existing mechanical and electrical systems which are believed to have been responsible for these train accidents, or more precisely the problems have arisen from the different systems used to connect signals. "Mechanical or electrical failure" has frequently been cited as the cause of train accidents. To my observation, these failures could have been caused by the current systems used in the daily operation of trains. How many systems are there now, and should the company have more than one system?

Indonesia, in this case PT Kereta Api, has received loans from several foreign countries. For example, if the loan comes from Australia, then the railway system purchased with the loan must be Australian. And if it comes from France, then the French system must be used. This doesn't seem technically sound for a railway operation. In addition, there is too much imported equipment currently being used, but this equipment does not seem to be technically sound for railway operation in this country. For instance, the equipment used is not strong to withstand lightning strikes, which occurs here more frequently than in other countries.

I am of the hope that PT Kereta Api will be willing to straighten up its act so that accidents can be minimized.

NURUL ANISA

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