Incident Overview
The Derailment (Anjlokan) involving KA 41 Mutiara Timur occurred on 28 June 1981 at 05:55 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Sebelum memasuki Rogojampi Station, Banyuwangi, East Java, within the operational territory of Daop 9 Jember (Jember Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Anjlokan ke Sungai: Empat kereta keluar rel menjelang masuk Rogojampi Station, satu di antaranya jatuh ke Sungai Lugonto.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Sebelum memasuki Rogojampi Station, Banyuwangi, East Java. Railway lines across Daop 9 Jember (Jember Operation Region) represent active corridors with steady passenger and freight traffic. Train operations are governed by statutory right-of-way principles outlined in national railway operational codes. At level crossings and station yards, traffic safety strictly relies on signaling obedience, level crossing warning devices, and road user compliance with rail right-of-way regulations.
Rolling Stock Involved & Recorded Impact
Recorded casualty impact in this event encompasses 11 fatalities and 45 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: 1 unit kereta penumpang terlempar ke Sungai Lugonto & 3 unit kereta penumpang derailed keluar rel. Post-incident emergency responses were carried out by regional railway operational teams and local emergency services, encompassing safety evacuations, physical structural assessments of locomotives and carriages, track clearing, and restoration of signaling infrastructure.
Safety Regulations & Statutory Context
This technical documentation is compiled as part of Indonesia's national railway safety public archive. In accordance with Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 23 of 2007 concerning Railways (UU No. 23/2007), railway safety is a shared responsibility covering rolling stock airworthiness, track infrastructure integrity, train crew operational discipline, and public adherence at level crossings to safeguard safe and orderly transportation.