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Jakarta-Surabaya Trains Affected by KRL and Argo Bromo Anggrek Accident

| | Source: KOMPAS Translated from Indonesian | Infrastructure
Jakarta-Surabaya Trains Affected by KRL and Argo Bromo Anggrek Accident
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Several train journeys (KA) from Jakarta to Surabaya, East Java, have been affected by the accident involving a KRL and the Argo Bromo Anggrek, which occurred on Monday (27/4/2026) night at Bekasi Timur Station, West Java. “Arrivals and departures (from) Jakarta to Surabaya are somewhat affected,” said the Manager of Public Relations for KAI Daop 8 Surabaya, Mahendro Trang Bawono, as quoted from Antara on Tuesday (28/4/2026). Nevertheless, they are still compiling the number of affected train journeys. “It is still being gathered,” he stated. Since the beginning of the incident, efforts have focused on handling the victims, with the primary priority being the safety and condition of each passenger. Not only that, the evacuation and handling processes have been endeavoured to proceed as quickly as possible. All 240 passengers of the Argo Bromo Anggrek train have been successfully evacuated in safe condition. Meanwhile, handling is focused on the affected KRL passengers. Based on preliminary data updates until 02.00 WIB, four people have been recorded as deceased and 79 people injured. All victims have been evacuated and are receiving treatment at several referral hospitals. “We convey our apologies for this incident. Our current focus is to ensure that all passengers and staff receive handling as quickly and as well as possible,” said Vice President of Corporate Communication for KAI, Anne Purba.

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