BRIN Head Arif Satria made this statement in response to the Argo
Bromo Anggrek train accident that collided with an electric commuter
train (KRL) in East Bekasi, resulting in a fatality.
"In the
railway context, we are not only talking about facilities, but also
infrastructure. One of the technologies being developed is the
Structural Health Monitoring System (SHMS), which is used to audit
railway bridges in real time. This system is very useful, especially for
PT KAI in maintaining the safety and reliability of infrastructure," he
said in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Arif explained that various studies
have been conducted, including research on modeling the performance and
population of high-speed trains, as well as the development of prototype
automation and signaling systems. From these studies, several
technologies are being continuously explored by BRIN researchers.
Overall,
Arif added that BRIN's railway research continues to develop, with
around 20 studies underway, and all the necessary facilities and testing
equipment are now available.
"Going forward, various recent
incidents can become the topic of further research, considering that
train accidents are generally multifaceted, encompassing technological,
behavioral, and social factors. Because trains are an ecosystem, the
problem cannot be viewed from just one perspective," he said.
The
BRIN Head also stated that the diverse railway ecosystem provides
valuable study material for researchers. Furthermore, BRIN is
revitalizing its collaboration with PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) in
Madiun, East Java, to strengthen collaboration in the sector.
"BRIN
is not only focused on technological research, but also encompasses
legal, social, and policy aspects, to provide comprehensive solutions to
various national challenges," said Arif Satria.