Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving KA 1081 & KA 1200 occurred on 27 September 1991. The recorded incident site is located at Ceper Station Yard, Klaten, Central Java, within the operational territory of Daop 6 Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Tabrakan yard: Gangguan pengereman pada CC201 32 membuat KA 1081 melanggar sinyal masuk bersemboyan 7 (tidak aman) dan menabrak KA 1200 yang sedang langsir.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Ceper Station Yard, Klaten, 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
Zero fatalities were recorded in this incident; 5 injuries were sustained and received medical treatment.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive CC 201 32 (CC201 32) (penarik KA 1081) & Trainset of KA 1200. 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.