Argo Bromo Anggrek Train Driver Named Suspect; KAI Provides Legal Assistance
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has broken its silence following the designation of the Argo Bromo Anggrek train driver as a suspect in the fatal accident involving the Argo Bromo Anggrek and a Commuter Line train on 27 April 2026.
In a statement posted on their official Instagram account, KAI expressed respect for the legal process and the safety investigation regarding the incident between the Argo Bromo Anggrek and Commuter Line train 5568A in Bekasi Timur.
“The incident involving the Argo Bromo Anggremen and Commuter Line 5568A in Bekasi Timur is a matter of shared concern. Since the beginning of the incident handling, KAI has been cooperative in supporting the processes carried out by the authorities. KAI supports the safety investigation by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) as well as the legal process by the Metro Jaya Regional Police. KAI ensures that all information and requirements for the handling process are supported in accordance with the authority of each institution,” stated the official KAI announcement, as reported on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
KAI also continues to follow up on safety recommendations as part of its evaluation and improvement of operational systems.
“KAI appreciates the safety investigation conducted by the KNKT, which is independent and comprehensive. For KAI, safety investigations are not only to determine what happened but serve as the basis for evaluating and improving operational systems. Every safety recommendation will be followed up according to the company’s authority and responsibility,” KAI continued.
Furthermore, PT KAI has ensured that legal assistance will be provided to its employee. This assistance includes legal aid, support through every stage of the legal process, and the provision of information regarding the proceedings.
“Employees performing duties at the time of the incident will receive company assistance while facing the legal process. This assistance is the company’s responsibility to its employees, without diminishing respect for the ongoing legal process,” the official KAI statement read.
Reasons for the Designation of the Argo Bromo Anggrek Driver as a Suspect
On Tuesday, the Metro Jaya Regional Police named the Argo Bromo Anggrek driver, identified by the initials AN, as a suspect in the fatal accident at Bekasi Timur Station last April. The suspect status follows findings by investigators regarding issues related to the emergency braking actions performed by the driver prior to the collision.