Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving KA 2246 Petikemas, KA 2002 Bajasatwa, & KA 5 Argo Bromo occurred on 18 April 2000 at 03:58 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Km 75+300 section St. Kosambi–St. Dawuan, Karawang, West Java, within the operational territory of Daop 1 Jakarta (Jakarta Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Tabrakan Beruntun 3 KA: driver KA 2246 melanggar sinyal merah dan menyeruduk belakang KA 2002 hingga gerbongnya menutup jalur ganda, lalu dihantam KA Argo Bromo.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Km 75+300 section St. Kosambi–St. Dawuan, Karawang, 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 3 fatalities and 3 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Rangkaian railcars kontainer KA 2246, railcars ternak KA 2002 Bajasatwa, & executive coaches KA 5 Argo Bromo. 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.