Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KRD Ekonomi Bogor–Sukabumi (berangkat pukul 15.38 WIB dari St. Bogor) occurred on 12 January 2000 at 15:48 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Viaduct / "Terowongan" Jalan Paledang (~10 menit selepas St. Bogor arah St. Batutulis), Bogor City, West Java, within the operational territory of Daop 1 Jakarta (Jakarta Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: PLH Penumpang Atap Kereta (Atapers) Menghantam Viaduct (Tragedi Paledang 2000): Akibat keterlambatan KRD (jadwal 12.50 baru berangkat 15.38 WIB), puluhan remaja/pelajar yang hendak berkemah ke Sukabumi nekat naik ke atap railcars meski dilarang petugas; saat melewati kolong sempit Viaduct Paledang, penumpang di atap menghantam bibir beton terowongan/talang, terjatuh, dan terlindas/terseret kereta.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Viaduct / "Terowongan" Jalan Paledang (~10 menit selepas St. Bogor arah St. Batutulis), Bogor City, West Java. 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 12 fatalities and 8 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Rangkaian 5 cars KRD Sukabumi & struktur jembatan/viaduct Jl. Paledang (rangkaian KRD tidak rusak/derailed dan tetap melaju sampai St. Batutulis), as well as external road vehicle(s): truktur jembatan/viaduct Jl. 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.