Indonesian government inspects Green SM pool after Bekasi train crash
Director General of Land Transportation Aan Suhanan said the inspection was carried out to ensure compliance with the Public Transportation Company Safety Management System (SMK PAU).
“In public transportation operations, operators must meet safety requirements under SMK PAU. This inspection aims to ensure all aspects are implemented, from pre-operational vehicle checks to driver competency and health,” he said in a statement.
The inspection was conducted at the Green SM Bekasi pool, which serves as the operational base of the vehicle believed to have been involved in the incident.
The assessment covered administrative compliance, vehicle roadworthiness, fleet readiness, and other safety aspects.
Further examination will be conducted at the company’s central pool in Kemayoran, Jakarta, to obtain a more comprehensive evaluation, he added.
The ministry will also coordinate with the police and the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) regarding the alleged involvement of vehicles in the collision.
The incident, which killed 15 passengers, occurred after a commuter train hit a Green SM taxi at a crossing near East Bekasi Station and was then struck from behind by an Argo Bromo Anggrek train on the same track.
Meanwhile, Director of Road Transportation Facilities and Safety Yusuf Nugroho said the supervision is based on Transportation Minister Regulation No. 85 of 2018 on the safety management system for public transportation companies.
“In the event of an incident, the Directorate General of Land Transportation can conduct audits and inspections through observation and monitoring,” he said.
He added that findings from the audit will serve as the basis for recommendations, including safety improvements and administrative sanctions ranging from written warnings and license suspension to permit revocation, depending on the severity of violations.
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Translator: Muhammad Harianto, Resinta Sulistiyandari