Incident Overview
The Train-on-Train Collision involving KA 4045 Babaranjang / Baratarahan & KA 4136 Babaranjang / Baratarahan occurred on 15 October 2026 at 02:32 WIB. The recorded incident site is located at Km 272+5/7 Track I Talangbaru Station Yard (Talang Baru), Peninjauan, Regency of Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU), South Sumatra (corridor Prabumulih–Baturaja), within the operational territory of Divre III Palembang (Regional Division III).
Based on verified operational records: Adu Banteng yard & Terguling: KA 4045 entered Track I of station yard Talangbaru and collided with KA 4136 which was stopped on the same track; paralyzing the railway line Prabumulih–Baturaja and canceling 2 train services Rajabasa.
Track Characteristics & Operational Corridor
The incident location is situated along the track section or station perimeter of Km 272+5/7 Track I Talangbaru Station Yard (Talang Baru), Peninjauan, Regency of Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU), South Sumatra (corridor Prabumulih–Baturaja). 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 fatalities were recorded in this incident; 4 injuries were sustained and received medical treatment.
Rolling stock and fleet formations identified in official documentation include: Locomotive traction series CC 205: KA 4045 (2 locomotives overturned & 3 open gondola cars derailed) vs KA 4136 (1 locomotives derailed & 12 open gondola cars overturned; total 3 Locomotive & 15 cars off tracks). 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.