{
  "id": 10441183,
  "title": "Signal, communication problems caused Indonesia’s deadly train collision, says report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/signal-communication-problems-caused-indonesias-deadly-train",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T11:41:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/28/signal-communication-problems-caused-indonesia-s-deadly-train-collision-says-report"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On April 27, a deadly train collision in Bekasi, West Java, outside Jakarta, Indonesia, resulted in 16 deaths and 107 injuries, according to a report from the transportation safety committee. The collision occurred between a commuter train and a long-distance train at Bekasi Timur Station. The report, published on the committee's website, identified signal and communication problems as the primary causes of the accident.\n\nPrior to the incident, the commuter train had already been involved in an accident with an electric taxi, which caused it to stop at a crossing. The report indicated that the commuter train had reached a green departure signal at Bekasi station but did not receive any warning to slow down. Furthermore, the driver of the long-distance train did not receive an additional warning from the yellow signal indication, signifying that the next signal ahead was displaying red.\n\nThe report stated that it took three minutes and 20 seconds for the operation control center to receive information from the commuter train driver regarding the incident involving the electric taxi. During this time, the control center staff was unable to communicate with the driver clearly. The long-distance train driver had not received training in emergency braking situations, which may have contributed to the severity of the collision.\n\nAdditionally, the report highlighted poor visibility of signals due to light pollution and damaged windshields, which could have further exacerbated the situation.",
  "summary": "The April collision between a commuter train and a long-distance train occurred in Bekasi, killing 16 people and injuring 107, according to the transportation safety committee.",
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        "title": "Signal, communication problems caused Indonesia’s deadly train collision, says report",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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