Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving KA 140B Tawang Jaya & Rangkaian Langsiran Kosong occurred on 15 May 2014. The recorded incident site is located at Operational corridor of Daop 4 Semarang, Central Java, within the operational territory of Daop 4 Semarang (Semarang Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Pada hari Kamis tanggal 15 Mei 2014 at 09.16 WIB, KA 140B Tawangjaya datang di St. Cirebon Prujakan masuk di Track IV. Setelah menurunkan dan menaikkan penumpang, pada
at 09.21 WIB, diberangkatkan lagi oleh PAP St. Cirebon Prujakan menuju St. Waruduwur/ St. Semarang Poncol.
Pada waktu bersamaan, dilaksanakan kegiatan langsiran memindahkan 15 railcars kosong
asal KA 1713F angkutan semen dengan Locomotive CC 2010407 dari jalur bongkar gudang
PT. Holcim. trainset tersebut dilangsir ke Track I dan berhenti pada track circuit 2220T,
kemudian langsiran melewati sinyal langsir L2220 beraspek merah “indikasi tidak
diperbolehkan langsir” yang direncanakan dilangsir menuju ke Track VI St. Cirebon Prujakan.
Langsiran dilaksanakan dengan membalik wesel satu-persatu oleh PPKA St. Cirebon dan
langsiran dipandu oleh Juru Langsir yang berada di railcars ke-4 dari belakang.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Operational corridor of Daop 4 Semarang, Central Java. Railway lines across Daop 4 Semarang (Semarang 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
Zero Casualties: Official historical safety records confirm no fatalities and no injuries occurred in this incident.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Trainset of KA 140B Tawang Jaya & railcars langsiran. 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.