Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving KA Tegal Arum (tujuan Tegal) & KA Senja Ekonomi (Solo–Jakarta) occurred on 23 May 1994. The recorded incident site is located at Arjawinangun Station Yard, Cirebon, West Java, within the operational territory of Daop 6 Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Tabrakan yard: KA Tegal Arum menghantam KA Senja Ekonomi yang sedang berhenti menunggu persilangan di Arjawinangun Station.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Arjawinangun Station Yard, Cirebon, 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 10 fatalities and 110 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive BB 203 25 vs Locomotive CC 201 30 (CC 201 78 02) rusak sangat parah. 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.