Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving KA Sribilah (masinis M. Amin) & KA Barang (masinis Asmawan) occurred on 2 February 2007 at 08:20 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Pintu lintasan keluar Rantau Prapat Station, Labuhanbatu, North Sumatra, within the operational territory of Divre I North Sumatra (Regional Division I).
Based on verified operational records: I.2.1 Perjalanan Kereta Api Luar Biasa KLB 15/KA
Untuk pengembalian kosongan angkutan minyak sawit dari St. Medan menuju
St. Rantauprapat dijalankan kereta api barang malam PLB 4920.
Pada hari Kamis tanggal 1 Februari 2007, PLB 4920 berjalan hanya sampai
St. Kisaran, sedang dari St. Kisaran sampai dengan St. Rantauprapat dibatalkan karena
mengalami banyak kelambatan.
INFORMASI FAKTUAL
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Sebagai gantinya dijalankan Kereta Api Luar Biasa (KLB), ialah kereta api luar biasa
yang perjalanannya tidak tertulis pada grafik tetapi ditetapkan menurut keperluan oleh
PPKA St. Kisaran sebagai “KS TEM” yaitu yang berhak menjalankan dan/atau
membatalkan perjalanan kereta api corridor St. Kisaran – St. Rantauprapat.
Pada hari Jumat tanggal 2 Februari 2007 at 05.55 WIB dengan telegram Nomor
15/KA diberangkatkan KLB 15/KA dari St. Kisaran menuju St. Rantauprapat.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Pintu lintasan keluar Rantau Prapat Station, Labuhanbatu, North Sumatra. Railway lines across Divre I North Sumatra (Regional Division I) 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
Zero fatalities were recorded in this incident; 35 injuries were sustained and received medical treatment.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Trainset of KA Sribilah vs Locomotive BB 303 34 (BB 30334) (penarik KA Barang). 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.