Argo Semeru Explained

Argo Semeru
Type:Inter-city rail
Status:Operational
Operator:Kereta Api Indonesia
Stops:Look below
Distance:821 km
Journeytime:10 hours and 32 minutes
Frequency:Daily each way
Trainnumber:17-18
Class:Executive and Sleeper carriages
Seating:Recline-able and rotatable seating in 2-2 configuration (only executive class)
Catering:On-board cafe and trolley service
Stock:CC206
Gauge:1,067 mm
Speed:80km/h to 120km/h

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 –).[1] The train covers 821km (510miles) in 10 hours and 32 minutes.[2]

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

The 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.

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Incidents

Notes and References

  1. News: Paradisa Nunni Megasari. 2023-10-17. Profil Kereta Api Argo Semeru: Rute, Jadwal, dan Harga Tiketnya. detikJogja. id. 2024-06-18.
  2. Book: Grafik Perjalanan Kereta Api pada Jaringan Jalur Kereta Api Nasional di Jawa Tahun 2023. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero). Bandung. Direktorat Jenderal Perkeretaapian. id. 2023-04-14. 2024-06-18.
  3. News: Saputro. Febrianto Adi. 31 Orang Terluka Akibat Anjloknya KA Semeru dan KA Argo Wilis. Republika. Yogyakarta. id. 2024-06-18.