Eyewitness – Bekasi
May 3, 2026. Recent tragic incidents within Indonesia’s railway sector must serve as a turning point for comprehensive systemic reform.
Rieke Diah Pitaloka, a member of Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), emphasized that while railways are a strategic pillar of public transportation, their governance remains ambiguous to this day.
She noted that Law No. 23 of 2007 mandates the establishment of a dedicated infrastructure business entity. However, implementation remains incomplete, leading to overlapping authorities between the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) and the state-owned railway operator, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI).
Pitaloka expressed her full support for the President Director of PT KAI (Persero) in implementing data-driven improvements.
”I support KAI President Director, Mr. Bobby, in his continuous push for reforms rooted in data transparency and regulatory compliance,” Pitaloka stated in a written release.
Rieke Diah Pitaloka, a member of Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), emphasized that while railways are a strategic pillar of public transportation, their governance remains ambiguous to this day
She further asserted that fatal train accidents must trigger a total systemic overhaul rather than routine evaluations.
”The East Bekasi tragedy must be the momentum for systemic restructuring, not just a technical evaluation. Accelerating the Presidential Regulation on railway infrastructure governance is key to ensuring clarity and national railway safety. Let us monitor this process together,” she concluded.
Rieke Diah Pitaloka
full support for the President Director of PT KAI (Persero) in implementing data-driven improvements
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Reporter : Daniel Herry
