Incident Overview
The Level Crossing Collision (Temperan) involving KA Lokal Merak (tujuan Rangkasbitung) occurred on 26 July 2022 at 11:00 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Unguarded level crossing dekat eks Halte Silebu, Kragilan, Regency Serang, Banten, within the operational territory of Java & Sumatra Rail Corridor.
Based on verified operational records: Temperan (Kecelakaan Lokal Merak 2022): KA Lokal Merak menabrak odong-odong sarat penumpang yang melintasi Unguarded level crossing.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Unguarded level crossing dekat eks Halte Silebu, Kragilan, Regency Serang, Banten. Railway lines across Java & Sumatra Rail Corridor 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 9 fatalities and 24 injuries requiring medical care.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive/Trainset of KA Lokal Merak & 1 unit kendaraan odong-odong (34 penumpang). 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.