Incident Overview
The Fleet Fire / Explosion involving KA Barapati occurred on 22 March 2012. The recorded incident site is located at Prabumulih, South Sumatra, within the operational territory of Divre III Palembang (Regional Division III).
Based on verified operational records: Kebakaran Locomotive: Locomotive CC 201 98 (CC 201 92 08) yang dimutasi ke South Sumatra mengalami kecelakaan dan terbakar saat menarik KA Barapati.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Prabumulih, South Sumatra. Railway lines across Divre III Palembang (Regional Division 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
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: Locomotive CC 201 98 (CC 201 92 08) terbakar dan tidak dapat dioperasikan lagi (diafkirkan). 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.