Argo Bromo train derails in Subang, two train lines paralyzed

BANDUNG, KOMPAS - The Argo Bromo Anggrek train on the Surabaya - Gambir route derailed at the Pegadenbaru Station line, Subang Regency, West Java, on Friday (1/8/2025) afternoon. There were no casualties in this incident, and both railway tracks remain impassable to this day.

The incident occurred on the railway track area of Pegadenbaru Station, Subang, at kilometer 124 at 15:47 WIB. There were five train carriages that derailed from the track.

This condition has caused disruptions in train travel, particularly on the upstream and downstream routes along the northern line between Jakarta and Cirebon. This route falls within the operational area of Operational Region III Cirebon of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI).

The Head of Public Relations of the West Java Regional Police, Commissioner Hendra Rochmawan, confirmed the information. He stated that the Subang Police have been on-site to evacuate the passengers.

"There were no fatalities or injuries in this incident. All passengers have been evacuated from the Argo Bromo train," said Hendra.

Meanwhile, Muhibbuddin, as the Public Relations Manager of Daop 3 Cirebon, explained that both railway lines are temporarily impassable due to the accident. Meanwhile, all passengers have been evacuated from the train involved in this incident.

"PT KAI extends its sincerest apologies to all passengers affected by the incident of the derailment of the Argo Bromo Anggrek train on the Surabaya-Gambir route at the Pegaden Baru line," he stated.

Muhibbuddin also stated that PT KAI will prepare buses so that passengers can continue to their destinations. In addition, there will be an evacuation of the train cars and repairs to the damaged railway tracks.

"For train journeys that will pass through the area, KAI is implementing operational pattern adjustments in the form of detours and transfers to other modes of transportation," he stated.

Muhibbuddin stated that his team is on the way to the incident location to assess the condition of the passengers. "We understand the discomfort caused by this incident and are committed to continuously improving our services for the comfort of the passengers," he said.