Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KA 79 Lodaya Pagi (Solo–Bandung) occurred on 18 April 2017. The recorded incident site is located at Level crossing swadaya warga (palang kayu) Pasar Sigong, Village Pucung Lor, Kroya, Regency Cilacap, Central Java, within the operational territory of Daop 6 Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Temperan: Minibus Isuzu Elf melintasi Level crossing tidak resmi berpalang kayu saat KA 79 Lodaya Pagi passed through kencang.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Level crossing swadaya warga (palang kayu) Pasar Sigong, Village Pucung Lor, Kroya, Regency Cilacap, Central Java. Railway lines across Daop 6 Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta 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 5 fatalities and 2 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive/Trainset of KA 79 Lodaya Pagi & Minibus Isuzu Elf (R 1724 EA), as well as external road vehicle(s): bus Isuzu Elf (R 1724 EA). 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.