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Crowd on Tracks Halts Jakarta Commuter Trains, 9 Services Delayed
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Crowd on Tracks Halts Jakarta Commuter Trains, 9 Services Delayed

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A large crowd on the railway tracks near Tanah Abang and Palmerah stations in Jakarta disrupted train services on Thursday night.
  • Nine Commuter Line services experienced delays ranging from 16 to 52 minutes due to the obstruction.
  • The crowd was reportedly dispersing after a protest near the DPR RI building, leading to operational adjustments and safety precautions by KAI Commuter.

Nine Commuter Line services were delayed by up to 52 minutes on Thursday evening after a crowd gathered on the railway tracks in West Jakarta. The obstruction occurred at crossing JPL 41, situated between Tanah Abang and Palmerah stations, significantly impacting the Rangkasbitung Commuter Line.

KAI Commuter, the operator, reported that services heading towards Tanah Abang could only reach Palmerah Station before returning. Conversely, trains bound for Rangkasbitung were held at Tanah Abang Station, awaiting clearance of the tracks. The situation led to adjustments in operational patterns for 16 services.

The Commuter Line journey from Rangkasbitung only goes as far as Palmerah Station, while the Commuter Line at Tanah Abang Station is still held, waiting for the tracks to be safe.

— Leza ArlanManager Public Relations KAI Commuter, explaining the operational impact of the crowd on the tracks.

According to reports, the crowd consisted of individuals who had been participating in a protest in front of the DPR RI building. While train services were intermittently reopened with limited speed and security escorts, the ongoing presence of people on the tracks necessitated further holds. KAI Commuter emphasized that passenger safety is their priority and urged commuters to follow staff instructions.

Therefore, we hope all users remain cautious and always follow the directions from officers both at the station and inside the Commuter Line.

— Leza ArlanKAI Commuter's Public Relations Manager urging passengers to adhere to safety instructions.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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