Bintaro train crash
Bintaro train crash Bintaro train crash was a catastrophic crash incident between two trains in Pondok Betung vicinity, Bintaro, Tangerang, Indonesia on October 19, 1987. It was the worst accident of Indonesian railway transportation to date. A train departing from Rangkasbitung, collided with another train from Tanah Abang Station. Investigation indicated negligence from a Sudimara Station officer who gave a safe signal to a train from Rangkasbitung, despite lack of safety confirmation from Kebayoran Station. This was done due to the crowded lanes in Sudimara Station. The accident happened between Pondokranji Station and Tanah Kusir Cemetery, North of Public High School 86, Jakarta, near the Bintaro Highway curve, about 200 meters after the Pondok Betung crossing and 8 kilometers before Sudimara Station. The incident was caused by the Serpong Stationmaster, having permitted KA 225 to leave for Sudimara Station without checking the railway condition in Sudimara Station. When the die...