Trouble on the trains

Trouble on the trains

From Warta Kota

The state-railway corporation is not improving its services; it has even reduced the number of its wagons. The following occurred on Sept. 4 at Bekasi Station. I wanted to take an economy electric express train (KRL) scheduled to depart at 8:05 a.m.

After buying a fake ticket for Rp 2,500, I walked to the train in question. The ticket was false because it had a new fare stamped on it.

I was astonished to see the wagons, which used to be many, had been reduced to one set. Consequently, the train, which should have been an express, was jammed with passengers and over burdened, making for inconvenient travel.

It seems the state railway corporation likes to make false promises. The numerous statements it makes pledging to give the best are evidently only a lie. We seem to have been continuously tricked by the same promises, as well as having to put up with fare hikes.

Frankly, I am terribly disappointed and hereby lodge a protest. What is more, passengers together with an engine driver alighted at will though stopping is forbidden at that station.

Railway passengers share the same opinion that the state railway corporation and the Ministry of Communications are nothing more than cheats. Until this problem is settled, train users need to observe and exert control. Never give up demanding the fulfillment of the pledge!

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