Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KA 20 Argo Gede & KA 980 Lokal Cibatuan occurred on 3 November 2007 at 14:10 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Village Anjun, St. Plered hingga St. Cisomang, Purwakarta, West Java, within the operational territory of Daop 2 Bandung (Bandung Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Kebakaran, trainset Larat, Temperan & Tabrakan: KA Argo Gede terbakar di St. Plered. saat pemisahan tanpa ganjal roda di jalur menurun, 2 cars meluncur sendiri menabrak pemotor lalu menghantam Locomotive KA 980 di St. Cisomang.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Village Anjun, St. Plered hingga St. Cisomang, Purwakarta, West Java. Railway lines across Daop 2 Bandung (Bandung 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 2 fatalities and 62 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: MP1 0 99 01 | Kereta makan/pembangkit MP1-99501 (MP1 0 99 01) & 1 executive coaches KA 20 Argo Gede, 1 motorcycle, & Locomotive KA 980 (serta insiden kereta makan M1-82801 / M1 0 82 03), as well as external road vehicle(s): motorcycle. 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.