Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving KA Babaranjang BBR 36-1 (tujuan Tanjung Enim) & KA Batu Bara Swasta SCT 2A (Kertapati–Sukacinta) occurred on 19 February 2012. The recorded incident site is located at Km 336+975 section St. Niru–St. Penimur, Subdivre III.1 Kertapati, Muara Enim, South Sumatra, within the operational territory of divre III.
Based on verified operational records: I.2.1 Perjalanan KA SCT 2A
Perjalanan KA SCT 2A dengan relasi St. Sukacinta – St. Kertapati berdasarkan
Maklumat Perjalanan Kereta Api (MALKA) Nomor 1 yang dibuat oleh Divre III
South Sumatra PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) dan mulai diberlakukan tanggal 1
Januari 2012.
Pada hari Minggu tanggal 19 Februari 2012, KA SCT 2A dengan susunan trainset
Locomotive CC 2018911 menarik 16 GD dengan kontainer berisi batubara milik PT.
Bara Alam Utama (PT. BAU) diberangkatkan dari St. Sukacinta at 02.25 WIB
menurut jadwal berangkat at 01.45 WIB terlambat 40 menit.
Perjalanan KA SCT 2A dari St. Sukacinta menuju St. Talangpadang berjalan lancar.
KA SCT 2A yang seharusnya menurut jadwal berjalan langsung at 04.48 WIB
di St. Talangpadang, berhenti luar biasa untuk bersilang dengan KA SCT 3A.
KA SCT 2A datang di St.Talangpadang pukul 05.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Km 336+975 section St. Niru–St. Penimur, Subdivre III.1 Kertapati, Muara Enim, South Sumatra. Railway lines across divre III 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 4 fatalities and 2 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: CC 202 90 01, CC 201 89 11 | Traksi ganda Locomotive CC 202 16 (CC 202 90 01, dirucat) & CC 202 90 05 (BBR 36-1) vs Locomotive CC 201 83R (CC 201 89 11, SCT 2A, dirucat) hancur dan terbakar. 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.