Transport Minister and KAI President Visit Families of Victims in East Bekasi Train Accident

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi, together with PT Kereta Api Indonesia President Bobby Rasyidin and the Director General of Railways at the Ministry of Transport Allan Tandiono, paid condolences to the families of the victims of the train accident incident at East Bekasi Station, West Java. “We are here to directly convey our condolences and ensure that the families receive support,” said Bobby in a statement in Jakarta on Wednesday. PT KAI expressed deep sorrow over the accident between the Commuter Line train and the KA Argo Bromo Anggrek in the East Bekasi Station area. The visit by the Transport Minister and KAI President began at the residence of the late Nurlaela in East Cikarang. On that occasion, the group directly expressed condolences to the family. After the visit in East Cikarang, the team continued to pay condolences at two other funeral homes in the Tambun area, namely the residences of the late Arinjani Novita Sari and the late Nur Ainia Eka Rahmadhyna. Separately, all KAI directors have also visited the funeral homes of the victims at various locations as a form of empathy and corporate responsibility to the bereaved families, while handing over compensation. Bobby conveyed apologies and condolences to all the victims’ families over the unfortunate incident. “We express deep sorrow and our utmost apologies to all the victims’ families for this incident,” said Bobby. He emphasised that KAI is conducting an investigation together with relevant parties and preparing a comprehensive evaluation of operational safety aspects. “The investigation process is still ongoing with relevant parties. The results will serve as the basis for evaluation to ensure that train travel safety is further maintained,” he continued. On that occasion, the victims’ families also expressed hope that the cause of the incident could be quickly determined. Hary Marwata, father of the late Nur Ainia Eka Rahmadhyna, stated that his daughter was a daily KRL user in her routine activities. “Every day, my child used the KRL from Tambun to Palmerah for work. We hope the investigation process runs smoothly and the cause of this incident can be quickly known,” said Hary. Based on preliminary data, the number of fatalities is recorded at 16 people, while 45 people are still under treatment and another 45 have been allowed to go home. All victims have been handled at several referral hospitals in the Bekasi area and surroundings. As a form of responsibility and care, the KAI Group provides compensation to the victims, namely Rp35,000,000 for deceased victims and Rp15,000,000 for injured victims. KAI also ensures that victims’ belongings found will be managed and returned to families through the post that has been prepared. An information and service post is on standby at East Bekasi Station to assist victims’ families, as well as at Gambir Station to support the needs of other affected customers. Along with the handling at the location, KAI ensures that the tracks in the East Bekasi area have undergone evacuation and cleaning processes. Inspections were carried out before operations resumed, so all stages proceed safely and under control. Starting at 14:00 WIB, East Bekasi Station resumed serving passengers, and KRL services on the Bekasi–Cikarang route operated normally in stages. Operational recovery was carried out with caution. “All stages have undergone thorough inspections to ensure train travel safety,” explained KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba. KAI will continue to provide periodic updates on handling developments and support the victims’ families during this difficult time. “The company also expresses thanks for the patience and understanding of the victims’ families and customers during the handling and recovery process,” said Anne.