Incident Overview
The Derailment & Overturn involving KA Batu Bara (20 gerbong) occurred on 14 December 2000. The recorded incident site is located at Dekat Danau Singkarak, West Sumatra, within the operational territory of Java & Sumatra Rail Corridor.
Based on verified operational records: Anjlokan & Terguling ke Danau: Delapan railcars batu bara keluar rel dan enam di antaranya tercebur ke Danau Singkarak.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Dekat Danau Singkarak, West Sumatra. Railway lines across Java & Sumatra Rail Corridor 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: 8 dari 20 railcars batu bara derailed/terguling (6 railcars masuk ke Danau Singkarak). 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.