PT KAI Explains Rationale for Women's Carriage Placement at Train Ends

The recent proposal to re-evaluate the placement of women-only carriages on KRL trains, suggesting they be moved to the middle of the train, has prompted PT KAI to clarify its current policy. Director Utama PT KAI, Bobby Rasyidin, emphasized that the placement of these carriages at the ends of the train is primarily for the comfort and convenience of female passengers, not due to any difference in safety standards between genders.

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We do not differentiate based on safety levels between women and men.

Rasyidin detailed that PT KAI prioritizes comfort, security, and ease of access for all passengers, particularly women. The current arrangement, he explained, is designed to prevent overcrowding, offer better access, and provide a greater sense of security by being closer to train personnel. This approach aims to create a more pleasant and secure travel environment for women.

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We propose that women's carriages be placed in the middle.

This clarification comes in the wake of a suggestion from the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, which proposed moving the carriages to the middle of the train to enhance safety, especially after the recent train accident in Bekasi. While the Ministry cited the composition of victims in the accident as a reason for their proposal, PT KAI maintains that its current placement strategy is based on a holistic consideration of passenger experience and security. The ministry also highlighted the psychological impact on victims, underscoring the need for continued support and protection for women in public transportation.

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Safety must be the main focus.