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Deadly Indonesia Train Crash Exposes Rail Safety Gaps; President Pledges Funds

A horrific train crash near Jakarta killed 16 passengers, highlighting severe safety gaps and dangerous crossings in Indonesia. President Prabowo Subianto has pledged US$230 million to overhaul level crossings across Java to address these critical weaknesses.

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