Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KA 950 Rapih Dhoho occurred on 23 February 2009 at 15:02 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Level crossing Jl. Brigjen Katamso (~2 km selatan St. Kediri), Kediri City, East Java, within the operational territory of Daop 7 Madiun (Madiun Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Temperan: Sopir bus mengemudi ugal-ugalan dan petugas PJL terlambat menutup palang pintu akibat hujan deras yang membatasi jarak pandang.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Level crossing Jl. Brigjen Katamso (~2 km selatan St. Kediri), Kediri City, East Java. Railway lines across Daop 7 Madiun (Madiun 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 9 fatalities and 25 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Trainset of KA 950 Rapih Dhoho & 1 unit Bus PO Harapan Jaya, as well as external road vehicle(s): 1 unit Bus PO Harapan Jaya. 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.