Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving Dua KRL Jabotabek Ekonomi (arah Depok–Bogor & Citayam–Jakarta) occurred on 2 November 1993 at 07:25 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Tikungan Ratujaya, section tunggal St. Depok Lama–St. Citayam, Depok, within the operational territory of Daop 1 Jakarta (Jakarta Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Adu Banteng (Tabrakan Ratujaya II): PPKA Depok Lama Station memberangkatkan KRL 8 cars tanpa warta jalur aman saat KRL padat penumpang berangkat dari Citayam.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Tikungan Ratujaya, section tunggal St. Depok Lama–St. Citayam, Depok. Railway lines across Daop 1 Jakarta (Jakarta 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 20 fatalities and 100 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: KRL Rheostatik Mild Steel, KRL Rheostatik Stainless Steel | 2 trainset KRL seri Rheostatik (1 set Rheostatik Mild Steel 8 cars dari Depok & 1 set Rheostatik Stainless Steel dari Citayam; masing-masing 2 cars hancur, sisa 2 cars utuh tiap set digabung menjadi 1 set KRL "Catdog"). 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.