Police Collaborate with Experts to Analyse Fatal Anggrek Train Accident Case
The police have collaborated with several experts regarding the collision between the Anggrek train (formerly Argo Bromo Anggrek) and a commuter train (KRL) at Bekasi Timur Station, which resulted in 16 fatalities. A total of 54 witnesses have been interrogated.
Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation, Metro Jaya Regional Police, AKBP Dewa Anom Danunjaya, stated that investigators have also analysed CCTV footage and various data loggers, including communication recordings captured before the accident occurred.
“Investigators have examined 54 witnesses, analysed CCTV footage, and analysed data loggers, as well as reviewing communication records between the Train Dispatcher (PKP) and the driver, securing evidence, and reviewing documents related to operational activities,” he said during a press conference, as reported on Wednesday (30/9/2026).
Police are also working with numerous experts to analyse findings from the field. This is being conducted to strengthen the evidence required to name suspects in the incident.
“Furthermore, digital forensic examinations and crime scene processing have been conducted by the National Police Forensic Laboratory (Puslabfor) in conjunction with the Directorate General of Railways. This includes examinations by various specialists, including forensic medical experts, digital forensic experts, railway experts, locomotive experts, signalling experts, telecommunications experts, railway infrastructure and rolling stock experts, as well as criminal law experts,” he added.
KAI Respects Legal Process
Previously, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) stated that it respects the legal process regarding the Anggreak train and KRL accident in Bekasi Timur. KAI also supports the safety investigation and law enforcement processes being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) and the Metro Jaya Regional Police.
KAI’s Vice President of Corporate Communication, Anne Purba, stated that the company respects the authority of each respective institution. KAI also ensured that all information and requirements for the case handling process are supported in accordance with applicable regulations.
“KAI respects and supports the processes carried out by both the KNKT and the Metro Jaya Regional Police. We will remain cooperative to ensure every process can proceed professionally and within their respective authorities,” said Anne on Tuesday (29/9).
Anne noted that KAI respects every stage of the ongoing legal process under the principle of presumption of innocence. KAI also ensured that employees on duty at the time of the incident would receive company assistance throughout the legal proceedings.
“As a company, we have a responsibility to assist our employees undergoing the legal process. This assistance is a form of corporate responsibility to our staff, and does not diminish KAI’s respect for the ongoing legal proceedings,” she said.