Pangrango (train) explained

Pangrango train
Color:	bedb89
Native Name:	Kereta Api Pangrango
Type:	Heavy rail
Status:	Operational
Stations:	11
Open:	9 November 2013
Owner:	Ministry of Transportation
Operator:	Kereta Api Indonesia
Linelength Km:	57
Gauge:	1067 mm
Speed Km/H:	20-40
Map State:	Collapsed

Pangrango train (Indonesian: Kereta Api Pangrango) is an executive and economy class (new image/premium economy) passenger train service operated by Kereta Api Indonesia, running from to in West Java, Indonesia and vice versa. The train carries executive and economy class passenger trains with a 2-2 seating arrangement.^[1] On the travel map, the train is coded (PG) and colored sulu green .

History

Pangrango began its operation on 9 November 2013 to replace the Bumi Geulis train which had ceased operation on 15 December 2012.^{[2] [3]} The name "Pangrango" is taken from Mount Pangrango, a mountain in the Mount Gede Pangrango National Park area.

The executive class service on the train was abolished on 1 January 2016.^[4] Due to customer requests, KAI returned executive class on 21 January 2016 and underwent fare adjustments due to the elimination of subsidies.^{[5] [6]}

On 10 April 2022, Pangrango was officially operating again after 2 years because of the Bogor-Sukabumi railway closing, resulted in the double track project on Bogor–Cicurug section.

Starting 1 June 2022, Pangrango Train began serving Bogor Station again in order to facilitate transit of passengers from Bogor Line of the KRL Commuterline traveling to Sukabumi and vice versa.^[7]

List of stations

Stations^[8] ! rowspan="2"

Transfer/Notes	Location
Code	Name	City/Regency	Province
		Terminal station.Interchange station to BISKITA Trans Pakuan (BRT) Bogor city and regency angkot	Bogor	West Java
		BISKITA Trans Pakuan (BRT) Bogor city and regency angkot
		BISKITA Trans Pakuan (BRT)
			Bogor Regency
			Sukabumi Regency
		Terminal station.Interchange station to Siliwangi local train	Sukabumi

Notes and References

1. Web site: Muhammad . Manaf . 2022-04-10 . Tampil Mempesona, Kereta Api Ekonomi Sukabumi-Bogor Jauh Lebih Nyaman . 2023-04-26 . mediapakuan.pikiran-rakyat.com . id.
2. Web site: 2013-11-10 . Jatmiko . Bambang Priyo . Menghidupkan Lagi Jalur KA Bogor-Sukabumi . 2023-04-26 . KOMPAS.com . id.
3. Web site: 2013-11-08 . Pangrango, Alternatif Baru ke Sukabumi . 2023-04-26 . Tempo . id.
4. Web site: Widayati . Rully . 2015-12-31 . Berlaku 1 Januari 2016, Ini Tarif Baru Kereta Bersubsidi . 2023-04-26 . Tempo . id.
5. Web site: 2016-01-20 . KAI Operasikan KA Pangrango Kelas Eksekutif . 2023-04-26 . www.viva.co.id . id.
6. Web site: Artanti . Annisa Ayu . 2016-01-20 . Lestarini . Ade Hapsari . Subsidi KA Pangrango Habis, Kelas Eksekutif Tetap Disediakan . 2023-04-26 . medcom.id . id.
7. Web site: Maharani . Aisyah Sekar Ayu . 2022-05-30 . Alexander . Hilda B. . Mulai 1 Juni, Penumpang Kereta Pangrango Bisa Naik dari Stasiun Bogor . 2023-04-26 . KOMPAS.com . id.
8. Book: Exposé Gapeka 2021 Daop 8 Surabaya . Kereta Api Indonesia . 2021.