Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KA 112 Brantas (615 penumpang, tujuan Blitar) occurred on 18 July 2023 at 19:28 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at JPL 6 Km 1+523 Jl. Madukoro Raya (section St. Jerakah–St. Semarang Poncol) s.d. Bridge Kanal Banjir Barat, Semarang City, within the operational territory of Daop 7 Madiun (Madiun Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Temperan & Ledakan Kebakaran (Kecelakaan Brantas 2023): truck trailer lowboy tersangkut di Level crossing dan dihantam KA 112 Brantas hingga meledak terbakar di atas Bridge.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of JPL 6 Km 1+523 Jl. Madukoro Raya (section St. Jerakah–St. Semarang Poncol) s.d. Bridge Kanal Banjir Barat, Semarang City. 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
Zero fatalities were recorded in this incident; 1 injury were sustained and received medical treatment.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: CC 201 77 11 | Locomotive seri CC 201 dan Trainset of KA 112 Brantas & truck semi-trailer lowboy (terbakar hebat), as well as external road vehicle(s): truck semi-trailer lowboy (terbakar hebat). 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.