Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving KA 146 Empu Jaya & KA 153 Gaya Baru Malam Selatan occurred on 25 December 2001 at 04:33 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Track 3 Ketanggungan Barat Station Yard, Brebes, Central Java, within the operational territory of Daop 3 Cirebon (Cirebon Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Adu Banteng yard: KA 146 melanggar sinyal masuk beraspek merah and collided with KA 153 yang sedang berhenti menunggu persilangan di Track 3.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Track 3 Ketanggungan Barat Station Yard, Brebes, Central Java. Railway lines across Daop 3 Cirebon (Cirebon 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 31 fatalities and 53 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive seri CC 201 / CC 203 (tercatat unit CC 201 44 & CC 201 37) beserta rangkaian kereta KA 146 & KA 153. 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.