An incident involving a Green SM electric taxi stalling on the\nrailway tracks, subsequently struck by a KRL train, initiated the fatal\naccident at Bekasi Timur Station. Several facts have emerged regarding\nthe taxi being hit by the KRL.<\/p>\n
As compiled by detikcom on Tuesday (28\/4\/2026), the Green SM taxi\ninitially stopped in the middle of the railway tracks not far from\nBekasi Timur Station on Monday night (27\/4). The taxi was then struck by\na KRL travelling from Cikarang towards Jakarta.<\/p>\n
The KRL involved in the collision with the taxi came to a halt on the\ntracks. Local residents gathered to assist in evacuating the taxi.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, a KRL heading towards Cikarang was delayed longer at\nBekasi Timur Station due to the incident between the Jakarta-bound KRL\nand the Green SM taxi. It was this stationary KRL at Bekasi Timur\nStation that was subsequently struck by the KA Argo Bromo Anggrek\ntravelling from Jakarta. The accident resulted in 15 deaths and 88\ninjuries.<\/p>\n
Here are five facts about the Green SM taxi in the Bekasi train\naccident:<\/p>\n
Stalled Due to Short Circuit<\/p>\n
Police revealed the cause of the Green SM taxi stopping at the Bekasi\nTimur railway crossing, which led to the collision between the KA Argo\nBromo Anggrek and the KRL. Police stated that the taxi experienced an\nelectrical issue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis accident was caused by a short circuit or electrical problem\nfrom the four-wheeled electric taxi vehicle. The problem occurred\nprecisely at the Ampera crossing, the railway crossing at Ampera,\u201d said\nKompol Sandhi Wiedyanoe, Head of Pullahjianta Subdit Laka Ditgakkum\nKorlantas Polri.<\/p>\n
Sandhi explained that the incident disrupted other KRL services\ncoming from the opposite direction. While another KRL was still held at\nBekasi Timur Station, the KA Argo Bromo Anggrek arrived at high speed,\nresulting in the collision.<\/p>\n
Community-Made Railway Barrier<\/p>\n
Sandhi stated that the railway crossing barrier where the taxi\nstalled was made independently by the community. The police will\ncoordinate with KAI regarding this matter.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe cannot say this was a breakthrough because at this crossing,\nthere is no railway gate like the ones we see there. The gate was made\nby the community on their own initiative, a goodwill effort from the\nlocal residents to support safety,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is something we will coordinate with PT KAI. It means that in\nsome places, railway gates are truly crucial,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Green SM Taxi Driver Secured by Police<\/p>\n
The Green SM taxi driver survived after being struck by the KRL.\nCurrently, the driver has been secured by Polres Metro Bekasi Kota for\nexamination.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe taxi driver survived. He is currently secured at Polres Metro\nBekasi Kota,\u201d Sandhi said.<\/p>\n
Ministry of Transportation to Evaluate Green SM Operations<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) has opened the possibility\nof evaluating Green SM taxi operations. Kemenhub stated that evaluations\nare always conducted following accidents.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery time an accident occurs, we will definitely conduct an\nevaluation so that we can learn from what happened and improve in the\nfuture,\u201d said Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi during a press\nconference at Bekasi Station on Tuesday (28\/4).<\/p>\n
This was stated by Dudy in response to questions about whether there\nwould be an evaluation of Green SM taxis. Kemenhub will also evaluate\nthe need for double-double tracks at Bekasi Timur Station. It is known\nthat currently, long-distance trains and KRL share the same track at\nBekasi Timur Station.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, as part of our evaluation, the double-double track is\nincluded, as well as electrification,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Green SM Statement<\/p>\n
Green SM has issued a statement regarding the incident at Bekasi\nTimur. Green SM stated that they support the investigation.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurrently, the incident is still under investigation and there is no\nofficial conclusion from the authorities. Green SM continues to\ncoordinate with relevant authorities by providing relevant information\nand supporting the investigation process,\u201d Green SM said on their\nofficial Instagram account on Tuesday (28\/4).<\/p>\n
The company expressed condolences for the incident. Green SM hopes\nthe victims recover soon.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of\nthe victims. We are concerned about this incident and hope that all\ninvolved parties recover soon and are in a safe condition,\u201d read the\nGreen SM statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cSafety and transparency remain our top priorities. We are committed\nto maintaining strict operational standards to support the safety of\ndrivers, passengers, and the public,\u201d Green SM added.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/5-facts-about-green-sm-taxi-in-bekasi-train-accident-1777427542", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }