Incident Overview
The Fleet Fire / Explosion involving Lokomotif Uap CC5002 (PNKA) occurred on 11 April 1968 at 22:15 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Bendul Station (kemudian direnovasi dan diubah menjadi St. Sukatani), Purwakarta, within the operational territory of Daop 2 Bandung (Bandung Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Ledakan Ketel Locomotive: Ketel Locomotive uap CC5002 meledak saat berhenti di hingga menghancurkan Station bangunan utama stasiun.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Bendul Station (kemudian direnovasi dan diubah menjadi St. Sukatani), Purwakarta. Railway lines across Daop 2 Bandung (Bandung 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 6 fatalities with no reported injuries.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Ketel Locomotive uap Mallet CC 50 02 (CC5002) meledak & bangunan utama stasiun rusak parah. 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.