Incident Overview
The Derailment & Overturn involving KA Tjepat 35 (relasi Yogyakarta–Bandung) occurred on 12 May 1955 at 13:00 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at section St. Ciamis–St. Manonjaya (dekat Halte Cirahong), Ciamis, West Java, within the operational territory of Daop 6 Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Anjlokan & Terguling: Locomotive uap Krupp D52 080 terguling diikuti anjloknya tiga kereta CL secara melintang di atas rel.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of section St. Ciamis–St. Manonjaya (dekat Halte Cirahong), Ciamis, West 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 39 fatalities and 60 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive uap D52 080 terguling & 3 unit kereta penumpang kelas tiga (CL / K3) derailed melintang. 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.