Incident Overview
The Derailment (Anjlokan) involving KA Bengawan (Solo–Tanah Abang, 12 gerbong) occurred on 16 January 2007. The recorded incident site is located at District Cilongok, Regency Banyumas, Central Java, within the operational territory of Daop 6 Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: 1. Pada jam 23.19, KA 155 diberangkatkan dari Purwokerto dan Station tiba di Karanggandul jam Station 23.36. Di Karanggandul Station, KA 155 berhenti untuk bersilang
dengan KA 34 Bima sesuai jadwal operasional dan diberangkatkan kembali pada jam
23.40.
2. Setelah melewati sinyal keluar stasiun, KA 155 berhenti dikarenakan terjadi
pengereman yang disebabkan alat rem otomatis Locomotive (deadman pedal) bekerja dan
kemudian KA 155 berangkat kembali pada jam 23.46.
3. Pada jam 00.06, di Km 340+130 section Karanggandul – Karangsari, kereta derailed
dan terseret ± sejauh 700 m. derailed menyebabkan kereta K3 66749 (trainset keempat
dari depan) terguling (jatuh) ke Sungai Pager dan kereta K3 66505 (trainset kelima)
derailed 2 as (1 bogie depan).
4. Kecepatan trainset KA diperkirakan ± 30 Km/jam sedangkan kecepatan maksimum
yang diijinkan pada lokasi tersebut adalah 40 Km/jam.
5.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of District Cilongok, Regency Banyumas, Central 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 5 fatalities with no reported injuries.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Rangkaian 12 cars KA Bengawan terputus: railcars ke-4 jatuh ke sungai, railcars ke-5 s.d. ke-12 miring di atas rel. 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.