Incident Overview
The Derailment & Overturn involving KA 52 Mutiara Selatan occurred on 4 May 1995 at 03:47 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Wesel Track 1 Madiun Station, East Java, within the operational territory of Daop 7 Madiun (Madiun Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Anjlokan & Terguling: Melaju terlalu cepat saat memasuki wesel Track 1; jalur selatan Jawa ditutup selama beberapa hari.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Wesel Track 1 Madiun Station, East Java. Railway lines across Daop 7 Madiun (Madiun 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
Zero fatalities were recorded in this incident; 7 injuries were sustained and received medical treatment.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive CC 201 06 (CC201 06) & rangkaian kereta KA 52. 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.