Railway
Prabowo inaugurates new Tanah Abang station and issues directives to KAI
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President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the new Tanah Abang Station in Jakarta on Tuesday (November 4), after riding the KRL from Manggarai Station. He praised Indonesia's train services as comparable to Europe's and issued instructions to PT KAI to enhance security and expand rail networks. The event included an inspection of special cars for farmers and traders.
The full closure of the rail line between Hannover and Hamburg is forcing commuters into tough choices. Many now face moving, quitting jobs, or spending hours daily on replacement buses. Travel times have tripled, turning the situation into a test of endurance.
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An accident occurred at Tsujido Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line around 7:35 p.m. on January 27, leading to the suspension of services between Tokyo and Atami, as well as between Shinjuku and Odawara. East Japan Railway Co. reported that services on both lines resumed around 8:37 p.m.
A suspicious burnt smell in a train heading to Munich led to the evacuation of around 200 passengers in the Lindau district on Saturday evening. The train was stopped at Hergatz station and inspected by firefighters. Officials suspect a technical defect with no fire risk.
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The Tsugaru Tetsudo railway in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, launched its winter train service on Monday, equipped with coal-fired potbelly stoves aboard. The first run from Tsugaru-Goshogawara Station welcomed about 50 passengers with local delicacy soup and a Tsugaru shamisen performance. The service targets tourists with this nostalgic ride.
Yogyakarta's Balai Yasa, one of Java's largest train maintenance facilities, has upheld locomotive and train performance since 1914. Spanning 12.88 hectares, it recently launched an innovative locomotive in July 2025. International certifications underscore its commitment to quality and safety.
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Train traffic between Gothenburg and Stockholm is disrupted by delayed track work in Lerum, according to Trafikverket. Some trains are replaced by buses or rerouted. The stop began around 14:00 on Sunday and is expected to end by 07:00 on Monday.
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