Bekasi Timur Station closed as crews race to free trapped passengers

“We apologize for the inconvenience. Our priority is managing the site and ensuring passenger safety and service continuity,” KAI Corporate Communications Vice President Anne Purba said in a statement on Tuesday.

As recovery efforts continue, normal passenger activities at the station remain halted.

Travelers are advised to use Bekasi Station for all departures and arrivals until further notice.

KAI confirmed that train operations on routes passing through the area are being adjusted as crews work to clear the affected tracks.

The company is coordinating with authorities to accelerate the recovery and has promised regular updates through official channels.

The humanitarian situation remains critical. As of 5:53 a.m. Tuesday, three passengers remained trapped within the wreckage.

Joint rescue teams are working in rotating shifts, using heavy extrication equipment to cut through the mangled sections of the KRL commuter train.

National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) Chief Mohammad Syafii explained that rescuers are facing extreme difficulties due to the narrow, cramped space inside the carriage, which has been further compromised by the front section of the Argo Bromo Anggrek train being embedded in the wreckage.

Due to these structural constraints, only 25 personnel, including medical teams, can operate inside the carriage at any one time.

The fatal collision occurred at 8:55 p.m. Monday, involving the Argo Bromo Anggrek on the Gambir–Surabaya Pasar Turi route and a KRL commuter train.

In addition to those still trapped, 71 victims are currently undergoing observation and treatment at several local hospitals.

KAI stated it is ensuring all injured passengers receive optimal care and is coordinating closely with medical teams to monitor their recovery.

Translator: Suharsana ASJC, Rahmad Nasution