Following a deadly train crash, Indonesia steps up safety reforms as experts push for long-term improvements
- Asia Authorities have begun addressing communication, signalling and other safety gaps exposed by the deadly April train crash, but experts say Indonesia needs broader reforms to prevent similar accidents elsewhere.
- This railway signal near East Bekasi Station near Jakarta is said to be obscured by lights from the surrounding buildings on the night of a fatal train collision on Apr 27, 2026.
- (Photo: CNA/Wisnu Agung Prasetyo) New: You can now listen to articles.
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- Asia Authorities have begun addressing communication, signalling and other safety gaps exposed by the deadly April train crash, but experts say Indonesia needs broader reforms to prevent similar accidents elsewhere.
- This railway signal near East Bekasi Station near Jakarta is said to be obscured by lights from the surrounding buildings on the night of a fatal train collision on Apr 27, 2026.
- (Photo: CNA/Wisnu Agung Prasetyo) New: You can now listen to articles.
Sources: CNA