Incident Overview
The Derailment (Anjlokan) involving Train on corridor Siantar occurred on 16 December 2019. The recorded incident site is located at Km 6 section St. Tebing Tinggi–St. Naga Kasiangan, North Sumatra, within the operational territory of Divre I North Sumatra (Regional Division I).
Based on verified operational records: Anjlokan Bencana Alam: Jalur rel diterjang banjir dan tanah longsor hingga Locomotive CC 201 89 14R terperosok keluar rel.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Km 6 section St. Tebing Tinggi–St. Naga Kasiangan, North Sumatra. Railway lines across Divre I North Sumatra (Regional Division I) 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 Casualties: Official historical safety records confirm no fatalities and no injuries occurred in this incident.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive CC 201 89 14R terperosok 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.