List of named passenger trains of Indonesia explained

This article contains lists of named passenger trains in Indonesia, which are operational on Java and Sumatra by the national railway company, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Indonesian Railways Company).[1]

Executive class

As of 2021, all executive class trains service have been standardized, but trains who previously have the title "Argo" retained the title, although they have no differences from other executive class trains.

Argo subclass[2]

All of Argo class trains have got their name from the mountains in Indonesia, except Argo Cheribon, Argo Jati, Argo Dwipangga, and Argo Parahyangan.

Train numberName of trainDepotLocomotive usedCarriages setRoute
1–4Argo Bromo AnggrekSurabaya Pasar Turi(SBI)Mostly uses CC206, but can beseen using CC203 back in the

old times.

Locomotive, 9 executive class (K1) carriages, 1 Luxury sleeper carriages,1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage.Gambir (GMR), Jakarta – Surabaya Pasar Turi (SBI), Surabaya
5–6Argo WilisBandung (BD)Locomotive, 8 executive class (K1) carriages,

1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage.

Bandung (BD), Bandung – Surabaya Gubeng (SGU), Surabaya
7–8Solo Balapan (SLO)Locomotive, 9 executive class (K1) Carriages, 1 luxury sleeper carriages,

1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage.

Gambir (GMR), Jakarta – Solo Balapan (SLO), Solo via Purwokerto
9–10Locomotive, 9 executive class (K1) Carriages, 1 luxury sleeper carriages,

1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage.

Gambir (GMR), Jakarta – Solo Balapan (SLO), Solo
11–13Semarang Poncol (SMC)Locomotive, 9 Executive class (K1) carriages,

1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage.

Gambir (GMR), Jakarta – Semarang Tawang (SMT), Semarang
13–16Locomotive, 9 Executive class (K1) Carriages,

1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage.

Gambir (GMR), Jakarta – Semarang Tawang (SMT), Semarang
(some services)Cirebon (CN)Locomotive, 8 Executive class (K1) Carriages,

1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage.

Gambir (GMR), Jakarta – Cirebon (CN), Cirebon – Tegal (TG), Tegal
44,45,50,51 (some services)Bandung (BD), Sidotopo (SDT) Locomotive, 8 Executive class (K1) Carriages,

1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage.

Gambir (GMR), Jakarta – Bandung (BD), Bandung
36,49Malang (ML)Locomotive, 9 executive class (K1) Carriages, 1 luxury sleeper carriages,1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage. Gambir (GMR), Jakarta – Kiaracondong (KAC), Bandung
17-18Jakarta Kota (JAKK)Locomotive, 9 executive class (K1) carriages, 1 compartment suites carriages,

1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage.

Gambir (GMR), Jakarta – Surabaya Gubeng (SGU), Surabaya via Purwokerto & Yogyakarta
19F-20FSemarang Poncol (SMC)Locomotive, 8 executive class (K1) carriages,

1 dining carriage, 1 electric generator carriage.

Gambir (GMR), Jakarta – Semarang Tawang (SMT), Semarang

Fauna subclass

Train NumberTrain nameName meaningOperatorTrain endpointsOperated
55-56refers to King of Kanjuruhan KingdomPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaMalang (ML)Madiun (MN)Yogyakarta (YK)Purwokerto (PWT)Jakarta Gambir (GMR)1999–
57-58refers to King of Majaphit Kingdom's TitlePT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 Surabaya Malang (ML)Madiun (MN)Semarang Tawang (SMT)Jakarta Gambir (GMR)2021–
59-60abbreviation from Biru Malam means Blue Night or refers to Bima (wayang character)PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 1 JakartaJakarta Gambir (GMR)Purwokerto (PWT)Yogyakarta (YK)Madiun (MN)Surabaya Gubeng (SGU)1967–
61-64refers to the winged horse in Java MythologyPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaJakarta Gambir (GMR)Semarang Tawang (SMT)Surabaya Pasar Turi (SBI)1995–
65-66refers to the horse in javanese languagePT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 2 BandungSurabaya Gubeng (SGU)Madiun (MN)Yogyakarta (YK)Bandung (BD)1995–
67-70Taksaka is the name of a great serpent / dragon in a kind hearted and gracious Mahabharata story.PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaYogyakarta (YK)Purwokerto (PWT)Jakarta Gambir (GMR)1999–
71-72refers to Purwokerto, Jakarta RayaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 5 PurwokertoCilacap (CP)Purwokerto (PWT)Jakarta Gambir (GMR)1995-
77-78taken from the Madurese sub tribe, namely "Pendalungan" who controls the city of Horseshoe (Jember Regency)PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 1 Jakarta Jakarta Gambir (GMR)Surabaya Pasarturi (SBI)Jember (JR)2023–
79F-82Ftaken from the name of the stadium in Surakarta, namely Manahan StadionPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 Yogyakarta And Operation Area 1 JakartaJakarta Gambir (GMR)Purwokerto (PWT)Solo Balapan (SLO)2015–2023 initial launch of the names Argo Lawu and Argo Dwipangga Fakultatif
2023–

Mixed class

Executive and business class

Train numberTrain nameOperatorTrain endpointsOperated
111–114RanggajatiPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 3 CirebonCirebon (CN)Purwokerto (PWT)Yogyakarta (YK)Madiun (MN)Surabaya Gubeng (SGU)Jember (JR)2016–
127–128GumarangPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaJakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)Semarang Tawang (SMT)Surabaya Pasar Turi (SBI)2001–
163–168Sancaka UtaraPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaYogyakarta (YK) -Surabaya Pasar Turi (SBI)2019–
7093–7096ABaturraden EkspresPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 5 PurwokertoPurwokerto (PWT)–Kroya (KYA)–Bandung (BD)2021–
S3–S4Sindang MargaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Regional Division III PalembangKertapati (KPT)–Lubuk Linggau (LLG)1986–
U51–U58SribilahPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Regional Division I Sumatera Utara and AcehMedan (MDN)–Rantau Prapat (RAP)1978–

Executive and premium economy class

Train numberTrain nameOperatorTrain endpointsOperated
35–54Argo ParahyanganPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 2 BandungBandung (BD)Jakarta Gambir (GMR)2010–
73–74HarinaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 2 BandungBandung (BD)Semarang Tawang (SMT)Surabaya Pasar Turi (SBI)2003–
115–118WijayakusumaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 5 PurwokertoCilacap (CP)Yogyakarta (YK)Surabaya Gubeng (SGU)Jember (JR)2017–
131–132Mutiara SelatanPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaBandung (BD)Yogyakarta (YK)Madiun (MN)Surabaya Gubeng (SGU)1972–
133–134Fajar and Senja Utama SoloPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaSolo Balapan (SLO)Yogyakarta (YK)Purwokerto (PWT)Cirebon (CN)Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)1978–
135–136MataramPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaSolo Balapan (SLO)Yogyakarta (YK)Purwokerto (PWT)Cirebon (CN)Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2017–
141–142Senja Utama YogyaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 Yogyakarta1987–
143–144Fajar Utama YogyaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 Yogyakarta1986–
153–156SawunggalihPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 5 PurwokertoKutoarjo (KTA)–Purwokerto (PWT)Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)1977–
157–160LodayaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaBandung (BD)Yogyakarta (YK)Solo Balapan (SLO)1992–
173–174PangandaranPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 1 JakartaBanjar (BJR)–Bandung (BD)Jakarta Gambir (GMR)2019–
175–178SancakaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 Surabaya and PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaYogyakarta (YK)Madiun (MN)Surabaya Gubeng (SGU)1997–
S1-S2SriwijayaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Regional Division IV Tanjung KarangKertapati (KPT)–Tanjung Karang (TNK)

Executive and economy plus/economy class

Train NumberTrain nameOperatorTrain endpointsOperated
15–34Argo CheribonPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 3 CirebonTegal (TG)–Cirebon (CN)Jakarta Gambir (GMR)1989–
101–102SingasariPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 7 MadiunJakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)Purwokerto (PWT)Yogyakarta Lempuyangan (LPN)Madiun (MN)Blitar (BL)2017–
103–104Gaya Baru Malam SelatanPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaJakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)Purwokerto (PWT)Yogyakarta Lempuyangan (LPN)Madiun (MN)Surabaya Gubeng (SGU)1975–
105–108JayabayaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 1 JakartaJakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)Semarang Poncol (SMC)Surabaya Pasar Turi (SBI)Surabaya Gubeng (SGU)Malang (ML)2014–
109–110BrantasPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 7 MadiunBlitar (BL)Madiun (MN)Semarang Tawang (SMT)Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)1998–
121–122BangunkartaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 1 JakartaJombang (JG)Madiun (MN)Semarang Tawang (SMT)Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2001–
129–130DharmawangsaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 1 JakartaJakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)Semarang Tawang (SMT)Surabaya Pasar Turi (SBI)2019–
137–138BogowontoPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaYogyakarta Lempuyangan (LPN)Purwokerto (PWT)Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2010–
139–140Gajah WongPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaYogyakarta Lempuyangan (LPN)Purwokerto (PWT)Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2011–
145–152Ciremai EkspresPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 4 SemarangSemarang Tawang (SMT)Cirebon (CN)Bandung (BD)2013–
169–170KertanegaraPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaPurwokerto (PWT)Yogyakarta (YK)Madiun (MN)Malang (ML)2021–
179–182Mutiara TimurPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 9 JemberYogyakarta (YK)Surabaya Gubeng (SGU)Jember (JR)Banyuwangi Ketapang (KTG)1972–
187–192, 195–198JoglosemarkertoPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaSolo Balapan (SLO)Yogyakarta (YK)Purwokerto (PWT)–Tegal (TG)–Semarang Tawang (SMT)2015–
183–186, 193–194KamandakaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 5 PurwokertoSemarang Tawang (SMT)–Tegal (TG)–Purwokerto (PWT)2014–
213–218PangrangoPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 1 JakartaBogor (BOO)–Sukabumi (SI)2013–
237–240Blambangan EkspresPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 9 JemberSemarang Tawang (SMT)Surabaya Pasar Turi (SBI)Jember (JR)Banyuwangi Ketapang (KTG)2022–
271–280KaligungPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 4 SemarangCirebon Prujakan (CNP)–Brebes (BB) –Tegal (TG)–Semarang Poncol (SMC)2016–

Business and economy class

Economy class

Premium economy class

Train NumberTrain nameOperatorTrain endpointsOperated
161F-162FTawang Jaya PremiumPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operation Area 4 SemarangJakarta Pasar Senen (PSE) - Semarang Tawang (SMT)2018-
171-172Malioboro ExpressPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaYogyakarta (YK) - Madiun (MN) - Malang (ML)2012-
253-254JayakartaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 1 JakartaJakarta Pasar Senen (PSE) - Purwokerto (PWT) - Yogyakarta (YK) - Madiun (MN) - Surabaya Gubeng (SGU)2017-
255-256KertajayaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaSurabaya Pasar Turi (SBI) - Semarang Poncol (SMC) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2002-
259F-260FKutojaya UtaraPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 5 PurwokertoKutoarjo (KTA) - Purwokerto (PWT) - Jakarta Kota (JAKK)1977-
267-268Ambarawa EkspresPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaSurabaya Pasar Turi (SBI) - Semarang Tawang (SMT) - Semarang Poncol (SMC)2022-
S5-S8Kuala StabasPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Regional Division IV TanjungkarangTanjung Karang (TNK) - Baturaja (BTA)2018-

Economy plus class

Train NumberTrain nameOperatorTrain endpointsOperated
251-252MajapahitPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaJakarta Pasar Senen (PSE) - Semarang Tawang (SMT) - Madiun (MN) - Malang (ML)2009-
257-258Jaka TingkirPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaSolo Purwosari (PWS) - Yogyakarta Lempuyangan (LPN) - Purwokerto (PWT) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2013-
263 - 264MenorehPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operation Area 4 SemarangSemarang Tawang (SMT) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2012-
269F-270FAmbarawa EkspresPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operation Area 4 SemarangSemarang Poncol (SMC) - Semarang Tawang (SMT) - Surabaya Pasar Turi (SBI)2016-
7047-7048CikurayPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operation Area 1 JakartaGarut (GRT) - Bandung (BD) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2022-

Economy class

Some trains in this class are subsidized by the government through a public service obligation.

Known as: PSO class, non-commercial economy class, subsidized economy class.

Train NumberTrain nameOperatorTrain endpointsOperated
281-282MatarmajaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaMalang (ML) - Madiun (MN) - Semarang Tawang (SMT) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)1983-
283-284KahuripanPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 2 BandungBlitar (BL) - Madiun (MN) - Yogyakarta Lempuyangan (LPN) - Bandung Kiaracondong (KAC)1995-
285-286PasundanPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 2 BandungSurabaya Gubeng (SGU) - Madiun (MN) - Yogyakarta Lempuyangan (LPN) - Bandung Kiaracondong (KAC)1997-
287-290Sri TanjungPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 9 JemberBanyuwangi Ketapang (KTG) - Jember (JR) - Surabaya Kota (SB) - Madiun (MN) - Yogyakarta Lempuyangan (LPN)1995-
291-292BengawanPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 6 YogyakartaSolo Purwosari (PWS) - Yogyakarta Lempuyangan (LPN) - Purwokerto (PWT) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)1966-
293-294ProgoPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 1 JakartaYogyakarta Lempuyangan (LPN) - Purwokerto (PWT) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2002-
301-308SerayuPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 5 PurwokertoPurwokerto (PWT) - Kroya (KYA) - Bandung Kiaracondong (KAC) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)1985-
309-310Tawang JayaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 4 SemarangSemarang Poncol (SMC) - Cirebon Prujakan (CNP) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)1984-
311-312Kutojaya SelatanPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 5 PurwokertoKutoarjo (KTA) - Bandung Kiaracondong (KAC)1977-
313-316Tawang AlunPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 9 JemberBanyuwangi Ketapang (KTG) - Jember (JR) - Malang Kota Lama (MLK)2000-
317-318ProbowangiPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaBanyuwangi Ketapang (KTG) - Jember (JR) - Surabaya Gubeng (SGU)2014-
319-320Tegal BahariPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Operation Area 1 JakartaTegal (TG) - Cirebon Prujakan (CNP) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2013-
7049-7050AirlanggaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operation Area 8 SurabayaSurabaya Pasar Turi (SBI) - Semarang Poncol (SMC) - Jakarta Pasar Senen (PSE)2021-
U65-U70Putri DeliPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Regional Division I Sumatera Utara and AcehMedan (MDN) - Tanjung Balai (TNB)2008-
U71-U72Siantar ExpressPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Regional Division I Sumatera Utara and AcehMedan (MDN) - Siantar (SIR)
S9-S10Bukit SereloPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Regional Division III PalembangKertapati (KPT) - Lubuk Linggau (LLG)2000-
S11-S12RajabasaPT. Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) Regional Division IV Tanjung KarangKertapati (KPT) - Tanjung Karang (TNK)

Local economy class

Diesel multiple units

Air-conditioned

Railbus

KAI Airport Services

KAI Commuter

Electric train

Greater Jakarta

Greater Yogyakarta and Surakarta

Non-commercial

Seasonal train

Non-air-conditioned

Non-operational

Formerly operational

Noted in Gapeka 1961[6]

NameRelationNotes
1. TarumanegaraSurabaya Pasar Turi - GambirRowspan=6It was an afternoon express train
2. MantjanegaraGambir - Surabaya Pasar Turi
3. ParahijanganSurabaja Kota - Bandung
4. MadjapahitBandung - Surabaja Kota
5. Sunda KelapaKroja - Gambir
6. SinghasariTjirebon - Surabaja Kota
7. Bintang SendjaSurabaja Kota - Djakarta via SemarangRowspan=2It was an night express train
8. Bintang FadjarDjakarta - Surabaja Kota via Semarang

Dutch East Indies Era

NameRelation
1. De Vlugge VierBatavia-Bandoeng
2. Eendaagsche Express[7] Batavia-Soerabaia
3. De Nacht Express[8] Batavia-Soerabaia

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: February 2021. Jadwal Perjalanan Kereta Api 2021. Cloud KAI. id. Bandung. 2021-03-11.
  2. Web site: Jadwal KAI Terbaru Gapeka 2017 Berlaku 1 April 2017 . Infonya Kereta Api. Indonesian . Gapeka's Latest KAI Timetable 2017 Effective on April 1, 2017 . April 27, 2017.
  3. https://en.antaranews.com/news/115798/president-inaugurates-minangkabau-airport-train/President inaugurates Minangkabau Airport train
  4. https://www.railway-technology.com/news/indonesia-launches-rail-service-jakarta-airport/Indonesia Launches Rail Service Jakarta Airport
  5. https://en.antaranews.com/news/186606/kai-operates-four-round-trips-for-yogyakarta-airport-railway-trial-run/KAI operates four round-trips for Yogyakarta airport railway trial run
  6. Web site: 1961 Timetable. 2020-06-04. keretapi.tripod.com.
  7. http://etd.repository.ugm.ac.id/penelitian/detail/214602/De EEndaagsche Express: The Fastest Train from Java Island, 1929-1942
  8. https://www.kabarpenumpang.com/java-nacht-express-layani-jakarta-surabaya-inilah-kereta-mewah-pertama-di-indonesia/Java Nacht Express, Serving Jakarta - Surabaya, This is the First Luxury Train in Indonesia