Troubles on LRT Jabodebek Track: Train Stops Near Bekasi Barat Station
A light rail transit (LRT) train operating on the Jakarta-Bogor-Depok-Bekasi (LRT Jabodebek) line recently experienced an unusual incident. The incident occurred when the train temporarily stopped short of entering Bekasi Barat Station, raising concerns among passengers and causing a temporary disruption in service. The operator, PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (PT KCIC), has since provided an official statement regarding the incident.
In a viral video circulating on social media platforms, the LRT Jabodebek train can be seen stopping abruptly on the tracks, with a person dressed in white standing nearby, seemingly taking a photo using their mobile device. PT KCIC swiftly addressed the situation, attributing the incident to a technical issue with one of the train sets (TS) in the Bekasi Barat area. Emergency maintenance operations were promptly deployed to rectify the issue.
In a statement released via their official Twitter account, PT KCIC apologized for the disruption in service on the Jatimulya-Cawang line, caused by a malfunctioning TS15 between Bekasi Barat and Cikunir 2. The incident transpired on Monday, January 6, 2025, around 9:35 AM Western Indonesian Time (WIB). Approximately 35 passengers were safely evacuated from the affected train using TS23, which proceeded to Bekasi Barat Station.
To minimize further disruptions, PT KCIC altered the train’s route, changing the scheduled journey from Dukuh Atas BNI – Jatimulya to Dukuh Atas BNI – Cikunir 1, before resuming its journey with TS23 from Cikunir 1 – Jatimulya. Throughout this process, PT KCIC assured the public that LRT Jabodebek services would resume their normal schedules as soon as possible.
Mahendro Trang Bawono, Manager of Public Relations for LRT Jabodebek, confirmed the restoration of normal services and emphasized the company’s commitment to maintaining the safety and reliability of the LRT Jabodebek system. "We appreciate our users’ patience and understanding during the restoration process," he noted.
Despite the temporary setback, services between Dukuh Atas BNI and Harjamukti remained unaffected throughout the incident. PT KCIC urges passengers to remain vigilant and adhere to safety procedures. The company assures continued dedication to ensuring the safety and reliability of LRT Jabodebek services.
PT KCIC extends its sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by the service disruption and confirms that LRT Jabodebek operations have since returned to normal.
(jbr/dhn)
