Argo Semeru (Indonesian: Kereta api Argo Semeru) is an executive and sleeper carriage class train that operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia in Java with the route Gambir Station (GMR)–Surabaya Gubeng Station (SGU) and vice versa (via Purwokerto–Yogyakarta).[1] The train covers 821 kilometres (510 mi) in 10 hours and 32 minutes.[2]
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 Argo Semeru Train leaves Solo Balapan Station, 2023 | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Inter-city rail | ||||
| Status | Operational | ||||
| First service | 1 June 2023 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Kereta Api Indonesia | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Gambir Surabaya Gubeng | ||||
| Stops | Look below | ||||
| Distance travelled | 821 km | ||||
| Average journey time | 10 hours and 32 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily each way | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17-18 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | Executive and Sleeper carriages | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Recline-able and rotatable seating in 2-2 configuration (only executive class) | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board cafe and trolley service | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | CC206 | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm | ||||
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) to 120 km/h (75 mph) | ||||
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The Argo Semeru train was launched on June 1 2023, to coincide with the implementation of the 2023 train travel chart (Gapeka 2023). Unlike the Bima train which is served on an evening schedule, the Argo Semeru train serves on a morning schedule.
Etymology
editThe word "Argo" (Javanese of "mountain") is a brand name of superior executive train services by PT KAI. The word of "Semeru" is taken from Mount Semeru, the highest mountain peak in Java island.
List of station
edit- ★ Jakarta Gambir
- ▲ Jatinegara (Towards Gambir only)
- ■ Bekasi
- ■ Cirebon
- ■ Purwokerto
- ■ Kroya
- ■ Kebumen
- ■ Kutoarjo
- ■ Yogyakarta
- ■ Solo Balapan
- ■ Madiun
- ■ Nganjuk
- ■ Kertosono
- ■ Jombang
- ■ Mojokerto
- ★ Surabaya Gubeng
Incidents
edit- On 17 October 2023, in Kulon Progo, between Wates and Sentolo stations, this train derailed. In the same time from the opposite direction, the Argo Wilis hit the side of the Argo Semeru, injuring 31 people.[3]
Gallery
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Argo Semeru passed Gombong Station -
Sleeper carriage that owned by Bima and Argo Semeru trains
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References
edit- ^ Paradisa Nunni Megasari (2023-10-17). "Profil Kereta Api Argo Semeru: Rute, Jadwal, dan Harga Tiketnya". detikJogja (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ Grafik Perjalanan Kereta Api pada Jaringan Jalur Kereta Api Nasional di Jawa Tahun 2023 (PDF) (in Indonesian). Bandung: PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero). 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2024-06-18 – via Direktorat Jenderal Perkeretaapian.
- ^ Saputro, Febrianto Adi. "31 Orang Terluka Akibat Anjloknya KA Semeru dan KA Argo Wilis". Republika (in Indonesian). Yogyakarta. Retrieved 2024-06-18.