2026 Bekasi train collision

{{External media The Rajawali–Cikampek railway is one of the busiest lines in the operational area of ​​PT Kereta Api Indonesia's Jakarta Operational Area (Daop) 1. The Bekasi-Tambun stretch of the railway is used by 320 train journeys daily, including commuter trains, intercity trains, and freight trains. The section between Jatinegara and Bekasi is quad-tracked with two sections (double-double track) separated to Commuter and Intercity traffic, while the section between Bekasi and Cikampek is double-tracked. The section between Bekasi and Cikampek runs on open block signalling. The Cikarang Loop Line is one of the busiest commuter lines within the KAI Commuter network, serving Cikarang to Kampung Bandan in various service intervals. At the hour of the incident, trains roughly arrive and depart every 20 to 30 minutes serving Bekasi Timur station for journeys to Kampung Bandan and Cikarang. The service involved in the incident was PLB 5568A from Kampung Bandan to Cikarang, using a 10-carriage Tokyo Metro 6000 set 6024F, and departing Kampung Bandan at 19:47 WIB. The Argo Bromo Anggrek is an express intercity train service serving Gambir and Surabaya Pasarturi, elapsing 7 hours and 45 minutes, with stops at Cirebon and Semarang Tawang station before the terminus. The train has a day and overnight service on both ends of the line (Gambir & Surabaya Pasarturi). The service involved was KA 4 from Gambir to Surabaya Pasarturi, pulled by a CC 206 13 86, and departing Gambir at 20:30 WIB. == Timeline ==

On 27 April 2026, at approximately 20:40 WIB, a Green SM taxi reportedly stalled or stopped at an unmarked railroad crossing in Ampera Road, approximately away from Bekasi Timur station. The taxi was then struck by a Commuterline CLI-125 train, running as KA 5181B heading to Angke. As a result of the incident, PLB 5568A was unable to resume after stopping at Bekasi Timur station. Argo Bromo Anggrek's KA 4 service, traveling from Gambir to Surabaya Pasarturi, was further downtrack at Bekasi Station when PLB 5568A was held up. At approximately 20:52–20:57 WIB, KA 4 entered Bekasi Timur station and crashed into PLB 5568A. The driver of KA 4 said that the train was traveling at approximately 110 km/h (68 mph) after receiving a proceed signal at Bekasi station. == Casualties ==

The collision involving PLB 5568A and KA 4 killed sixteen people and injured ninety-one others. All of the dead were women who were in the rear carriage that was designated for women only. The collision involving the Green SM taxi and the Commuterline CLI-125 train resulted in no injuries or deaths. == Response and evacuation ==

Following the incident, officers from KAI, the Indonesian National Police, and the National Search and Rescue Agency, through the Jakarta SAR Office and the Bekasi SAR Alert Unit, were deployed to the scene. As a safety measure, overhead power lines on the Cibitung-East Bekasi line and the East Bekasi berth were temporarily deactivated. Evacuation was carried out for victims trapped in the rear carriages of the Commuterline train and passengers from both trains. President Prabowo Subianto expressed his condolences at the loss of life and injuries caused by the crash. On 28 April, he made a visit to Regional Hospital (RSUD) dr. Chasbullah Abdulmajid to visit victims of the collision, and ordered an investigation into the crash to determine the cause. Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono vowed that the investigation will be done in a transparent manner. Yudhoyono also highlighted the numerous level crossings in Indonesia. He emphasized the importance of building flyovers and eliminating such crossings. In evaluation, Minister of Women Empowerment and Children Protection Arifah Choiri Fauzi proposed to move the carriage designated for women only into the center of the train, while the other carriages were shifted to make way. This was however rebuked by Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono who states that the problem is not gender related but rather the system itself. President director of Kereta Api Indonesia Bobby Rasyidin states that safety doesn't discriminate between genders. Member of House of Representatives Firnando Hadityo Ganinduto (Golkar-Central Java I) demanded the resignation of Bobby Rasyidin as president director of Kereta Api Indonesia, citing the crash as the reason. Ganinduto clarified that the crash is the result of gross negligence under Rasyidin's leadership and called for an audit. However, political analyst Muslim Arbi viewed Ganinduto's call for Rasyidin's resignation as not objective and that Ganinduto aimed to demand a project or having other special interests from KAI. On 28 April, Jasa Raharja and Jasaraharja Putera is preparing a total compensation of 90 million IDR (5186 USD on 30 April) for families of the deceased and a total compensation of 50 million IDR (2881 USD on 30 April) to cover the hospital costs of injured victims. == Impact ==

This collision caused disruption to train services on the Bekasi-Cikarang line and surrounding areas, with several Cikarang Line commuter train trips being delayed, canceled, or diverted. Service in the Cikarang Loop Line from Cikarang to Bekasi have resumed since 29 April 14:00 WIB. On 30 April, a temporary memorial was erected in Bekasi Timur station, where commuters and mourners left bouquets of flowers and messages for the deceased. On 5 May, 7 days after the accident, KAI held a tahlil dzikr and collective prayer in Bekasi Timur station in remembrance of the victims. == Investigation ==

The National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC/KNKT) has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. The NTSC has also deployed investigators to the site on the night of the accident. == References ==