KRL Commuter Line Collides with KA Argo Bromo Anggrek at Bekasi Timur Station

A collision between a KRL Commuter Line and the KA Argo Bromo Anggrek long-distance train occurred at Stasiun Bekasi Timur in Bekasi, West Java, on Monday, April 27, 2026.

The incident took place at approximately 20:57 WIB, according to multiple reports and video footage circulating on social media. The KA Argo Bromo Anggrek, operating its regular service from Gambir toward Surabaya Pasarturi, struck the rear of the stationary KRL Commuter Line train.

Vice President Corporate Secretary of PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KAI Commuter), Karina Amanda, confirmed the event and stated that the operator is currently focused on on-site handling and passenger evacuation. PT KAI has indicated that a formal release with further details will follow.

Preliminary accounts from local news outlets describe the KRL as having stopped after an initial collision with a taxi at a nearby railway crossing, after which the approaching long-distance train made impact. The locomotive of the KA Argo Bromo Anggrek reportedly destroyed at least one carriage of the KRL, which was carrying passengers at the time. Some passengers sustained injuries and received initial medical assistance at the scene, with several evacuated to nearby hospitals for further treatment. Information on the exact number of injuries or any potential fatalities remains unconfirmed as of the latest reports.

Emergency response teams are actively conducting evacuation and assessment operations at Bekasi Timur Station. Circulating videos show personnel working at the site amid the damaged rolling stock.

The cause of the collision has not yet been officially determined and is under investigation. Service disruptions to both KRL commuter routes and long-distance KA operations in the greater Jakarta metropolitan area are expected in the immediate aftermath, though specific rerouting or cancellation details have not been released.

This incident highlights ongoing challenges in Indonesia’s densely operated rail network, where commuter and intercity services share infrastructure in high-traffic corridors like the Jakarta-Cikampek line. Authorities have urged the public to rely on official channels for updates as the situation develops.