Incident Overview
The Derailment & Overturn involving KA 86 Malabar (Bandung–Malang) occurred on 4 April 2014 at 18:30 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Kadipaten, Tasikmalaya (section jalur tunggal Cirahayu–Ciawi), West Java, within the operational territory of Daop 8 Surabaya (Surabaya Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: KA 86 berangkat dari St. Bandung at 15.40 WIB menurut jadwal at 15.35 WIB
terlambat 5 menit, datang dan berhenti di St. Kiaracondong untuk bersilang dengan KA 65 Lodaya, berangkat lagi at 15.50 WIB menurut jadwal at 15.48 WIB terlambat 2
menit.
KA 86 berjalan langsung St. Warungbandrek at 17.02 WIB, menurut jadwal at 16.55 WIB terlambat 7 menit, datang dan berhenti di St. Bumiwaluya at 17.14 WIB untuk
bersilang dengan KA 5 Argo Wilis, berangkat lagi at 17.28 WIB menurut jadwal at 17.15 WIB terlambat 13 menit.
Di St. Cipeundeuy KA 86 datang at 17.40 WIB berhenti normal untuk pemeriksaan
trainset oleh petugas Urusan Sarana. Setelah dinyatakan baik, berangkat lagi at 17.50 WIB, menurut jadwal at 17.37 WIB terlambat 13 menit.
Dari St. Cipeundeuy KA 86 berjalan dengan kecepatan 40 km/jam di St. Cirahayu berjalan
langsung at 18.03 WIB.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Kadipaten, Tasikmalaya (section jalur tunggal Cirahayu–Ciawi), West Java. Railway lines across Daop 8 Surabaya (Surabaya 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 and 35 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive CC 206 13 55 BD (kini CPN, 90 ton) & 2 executive coaches: K1 0 67 22 (rusak parah & dirucat) serta K1 0 67 27 (dibawa ke BY Manggarai & dipensiunkan). 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.