Warning to the public

Warning to the public

From Warta Kota

Accidents involving speeding trains and members of the public crossing railway tracks have been occurring too many times in Bekasi and Cibitung these days, claiming a number of lives.

It is hoped that those tragic train accidents will give all parties, including all pedestrians crossing railways, a strong warning. The accidents serve as a mirror for all of us telling how we, the public, have been ignoring the rules and regulations as well as the conventions. Yes! As most of the accidents took place when pedestrians crossed railways that were already closed for road-users.

I am of the opinion that certain safety precautions have to be taken to preclude repetition of similar accidents in the future. For example, railway crossing attendants have to be strict on anyone attempting to cross the railway when it is already closed. The police should support them in their efforts to discipline the pedestrians. To let them continue to violate the railway rules is in my opinion the beginning of a barbaric world.

E. SURACHMAN

Bekasi, West Java