Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving Dua KA Ketel CPO occurred on 14 April 2006 at 05:40 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Perbaungan Station Yard, Serdang Bedagai, North Sumatra, within the operational territory of Divre I selama.
Based on verified operational records: Tabrakan Antar-KA Barang: Tabrakan sesama KA ketel minyak sawit mentah (CPO) yang melumpuhkan jalur Divre I selama 2 hari.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Perbaungan Station Yard, Serdang Bedagai, North Sumatra. Railway lines across Divre I selama 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 2 fatalities and 3 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive dan railcars ketel CPO. 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.