Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KRL Commuter Line KA 1131 (Serpong–Tanah Abang) occurred on 9 December 2013 at 11:25 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Level crossing Jl. Bintaro Permai JPL 57A Pondok Betung (section Pondok Ranji–Kebayoran, ~200 m dari lokasi Bintaro 1987), within the operational territory of Daop 1 Jakarta (Jakarta Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Temperan & Ledakan BBM (Tragedi Bintaro II): truck tangki Pertamina menerobos Level crossing yang palangnya bermasalah; dihantam KRL 1131 pada 11.25 WIB dan meledak 3 kali pada 11.30 WIB.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Level crossing Jl. Bintaro Permai JPL 57A Pondok Betung (section Pondok Ranji–Kebayoran, ~200 m dari lokasi Bintaro 1987). Railway lines across Daop 1 Jakarta (Jakarta 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 7 fatalities and 63 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: TM 7021 | KRL Tokyo Metro seri 7000 set TM 7021F (kabin depan 7121 / 7021; kereta 1 khusus wanita s.d. kereta 3 terguling & terbakar, 4 unit kereta diafkirkan & 4 unit kereta selamat didonasikan ke KRL Tokyu 8510F) vs truck tangki BBM Pertamina (24.000 liter premium), as well as external road vehicle(s): truck tangki BBM Pertamina (24. 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.