New Look for Ampera Bekasi Level Crossing: Automatic Gates and Sirens After KRL Collision

BEKASI, KOMPAS.com — The Ampera level crossing in Duren Jaya Ward, East Bekasi Subdistrict, Bekasi City, now sports a new look after the installation of automatic gates following a taxi Green SM and KRL accident in the East Bekasi area some time ago.

On both sides of the tracks, automatic gate devices have been erected, complete with lights and warning sirens.

However, these facilities are not yet fully operational and were only trialled on Tuesday (12/5/2026) for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Full operations are still awaiting the construction of the direct level crossing guard post (JPL), which is expected to be completed in the next two weeks to one month.

Although the automatic system is not yet fully operational, the situation at the crossing appears more orderly than before.

Motorists are starting to stop when the manual gates are closed, and no vehicles are seen recklessly crossing the tracks when the train passes.

The atmosphere around the crossing also seems more organised.

Combined personnel from the Transportation Department (Dishub), TNI Babinsa, to civilian volunteers in uniform can be seen guarding both sides of the tracks to help regulate traffic.

A motorcyclist, Yudi (25), said the presence of automatic gates makes road users feel safer when crossing.

“It’s quite safe with the automatic gates. It also feels more directed if there are people guarding,” Yudi said when met at the location.

The presence of personnel on the ground also makes motorists more compliant than before.

Yudi hopes that security at the crossing will continue to be maintained strictly even after the automatic gates are officially operational.

“If it remains open, I hope it continues to be guarded because the gates alone are not enough; there needs to be someone to regulate traffic,” he said.