Incident Overview
The Derailment (Anjlokan) involving KA 174 Ciremai (Semarang Tawang–Bandung) occurred on 1 April 2026. The recorded incident site is located at Km 142+8/9 section St. Maswati–St. Sasaksaat (beberapa meter jelang Terowongan Sasaksaat), Cikalongwetan, Regency of Bandung Barat, within the operational territory of Daop 4 Semarang (Semarang Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Anjlokan Bencana Alam (Tabrak Material Longsor): Hujan lebat memicu tanah longsor yang menutup rel sesaat sebelum kereta masuk terowongan; jalur Jakarta–Bandung via Purwakarta lumpuh sementara.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Km 142+8/9 section St. Maswati–St. Sasaksaat (beberapa meter jelang Terowongan Sasaksaat), Cikalongwetan, Regency of Bandung Barat. 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: Lead locomotive of Trainset of KA 174 Ciremai derailed (evakuasi >8 jam). 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.