9 Train Schedules Daop 6 Canceled Due to Bekasi Train Accident
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Nine train services from PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Daerah Operasi 6 Yogyakarta were canceled due to a train accident in Bekasi Timur.
- The cancellations are a result of significant delays caused by the accident, impacting services to and from Jakarta.
- KAI is offering full refunds to affected passengers and is working to restore normal operations.
A serious train accident in Bekasi Timur has led to the cancellation of nine train services operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Daerah Operasi 6 Yogyakarta. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, April 27, 2026, has caused substantial delays, forcing KAI to implement operational adjustments, including the outright cancellation of several routes. Manager of Public Relations for Daerah Operasi 6 Yogyakarta, Feni Novida Saragih, expressed deep apologies to affected passengers, emphasizing that the cancellations were a necessary measure to ensure the safety of all travelers. The disruption has particularly impacted trains serving the Yogyakarta-Jakarta route, affecting major stations like Yogyakarta, Lempuyangan, and Solo Balapan. KAI has been proactive in informing passengers via SMS and WhatsApp about the cancellations and has assured them of a full refund, excluding booking fees. Passengers can claim their refunds at station counters, through the KAI Contact Center, or via the Access by KAI application within seven days of the scheduled departure. KAI Daerah Operasi 6 Yogyakarta is coordinating with relevant units to expedite the restoration of the affected railway lines and will continue to provide regular updates on the operational status.
We convey our deepest apologies. These cancellations are made to ensure the safety of train travel and passengers due to high delays.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.