Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KA Bima occurred on 12 May 1980. The recorded incident site is located at Level crossing Jalan Gerilya, Purwokerto, Central Java, within the operational territory of Daop 5 Purwokerto (Purwokerto Operation Region).
Based on verified operational records: Temperan: Pengemudi Bus Arimbi menerobos palang pintu Level crossing yang sedang menutup hingga dihantam KA Bima.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Level crossing Jalan Gerilya, Purwokerto, Central Java. Railway lines across Daop 5 Purwokerto (Purwokerto 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 21 fatalities with no reported injuries.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive/Trainset of KA Bima & 1 unit Bus Arimbi, as well as external road vehicle(s): 1 unit Bus Arimbi. 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.