Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving KA 4B Argo Bromo Anggrek & KRL Commuter Line KA 5568A (Kampung Bandan–Cikarang) occurred on 27 April 2026 at 20:52 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Track 1 Bekasi Timur Station (Km 28+920 corridor Jatinegara–Cikampek), Bekasi City, within the operational territory of Daop 1 Jakarta (Jakarta Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: KRL KA 5568A stopped again on Track 1 of St. Bekasi Timur because the driver observed a crowd of residents insiden Ampera and was unable to contact the Train Dispatcher (PPKP). at 20.52 WIB was rear-ended by KA 4B Argo Bromo Anggrek hauled by locomotive CC 206 13 86 at high speed, causing 16 passenger fatalities.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Track 1 Bekasi Timur Station (Km 28+920 corridor Jatinegara–Cikampek), Bekasi City. Railway lines across Daop 1 Jakarta (Jakarta Operation Region) represent active corridors with steady passenger and freight traffic. Train operations are governed by statutory right-of-way principles outlined in national railway operational codes. At level crossings and station yards, traffic safety strictly relies on signaling obedience, level crossing warning devices, and road user compliance with rail right-of-way regulations.
Rolling Stock Involved & Recorded Impact
Recorded casualty impact in this event encompasses 16 fatalities and 107 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive CC 206 13 86 + executive coaches (KA 4B, moderately damaged) & KRL Tokyo Metro 6000 10 cars (women-only coach 6024 totaled & car 9 derailed). Post-incident emergency responses were carried out by regional railway operational teams and local emergency services, encompassing safety evacuations, physical structural assessments of locomotives and carriages, track clearing, and restoration of signaling infrastructure.
Safety Regulations & Statutory Context
This technical documentation is compiled as part of Indonesia's national railway safety public archive. In accordance with Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 23 of 2007 concerning Railways (UU No. 23/2007), railway safety is a shared responsibility covering rolling stock airworthiness, track infrastructure integrity, train crew operational discipline, and public adherence at level crossings to safeguard safe and orderly transportation.