Incident Overview
The Derailment & Overturn involving KA Batu Bara occurred on 28 June 2000. The recorded incident site is located at Lembah Anai, West Sumatra, within the operational territory of Daop 4 Semarang (Semarang Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Anjlokan ke Jurang: KA batu bara yang dinaiki banyak penumpang gelap lepas kendali dan terguling masuk ke jurang di Lembah Anai.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Lembah Anai, West Sumatra. Railway lines across Daop 4 Semarang (Semarang 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 19 fatalities and 20 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Rangkaian railcars KA batu bara Sumatera Barat. 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.