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Commuter lines operate normally amid high intensity rain
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People travel on a commuter line from Serpong, South Tangerang, to Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta on Sept. 15, 2016. (JP/Dhoni Setiawan)
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tate-owned commuter train operator PT KAI Commuter Jabodetabek (KCJ) said Tuesday that commuter trains had been running normally amid high intensity rains that resulted in floods in several areas.
Commuter lines have passed through the Bogor/Depok-Jakarta Kota, Bekasi-Jakarta Kota, Tangerang-Duri, Tanah Abang-Maja, Jakarta Kota-Tanjung Priok routes without significant disruption, despite several long delays.
“Trips from Bekasi to Jakarta Kota Station have been normal. But, Jatinegara Station is crowded because of signal interference caused by puddles,” said Eva Chairunisa, KCJ spokesperson, said in a statement.
Meanwhile, commuter lines from Tangerang to Duri were forced to slow down at Taman Kota Station as residents around the area had been evacuated on account of flooding.
KCJ said it would continue to monitor areas around commuter line operations and had collaborated with relevant parties to ensure train operations ran well.
Jakarta saw high intensity rain from the early hours of Tuesday, lasting several hours, resulting in floods and traffic congestion. (wit)
