Tram Mover Garuda Kencana Explained

Garuda Kencana Tram Mover
Location:Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Status:Operating
Opened:April 1989 (renovated in 2021-2022)[1]
Type:People mover
Manufacturer:Industri Kereta Api
Speed Km/H:15–20
Custom Label 1:Propulsion
Custom Value 1:Air pressure (original)
Diesel engine (2019-2021)
Electric (2022-present)
Custom Label 2:Length
Custom Value 2:3.2 km
Custom Label 3:Stations
Custom Value 3:6

Garuda Kencana Tram Mover, formerly SHS-23 Aeromovel Indonesia, Titihan Samirono (Javanese for "wind transport") or Kereta Layang (Indonesian for "elevated train"), is a people mover system at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The 3.2 km system is entirely elevated with tracks situated 6 meters above the ground[2] and loops around the park.

Originally, the trains were pneumatically propelled, using the aeromovel technology developed by Oskar H.W. Coester from Brazil. It was opened in 1989 as the world's first installation of an aeromovel system. In late 2010s, the system underwent major refurbishment, with conversion of one train to be powered by an onboard diesel engine. The train runs on the original guideway but without using the airduct. The two other trains were retired. The remodeled attraction was launched on 19 March 2019.[3]

History

SHS-23 Aeromovel Indonesia was launched in April 1989.[4] The name Titihan Samirono was given by the second Indonesian president Suharto, whose wife Siti Hartinah is the park's founder. The system was built by local contractor PT Citra Patenindo Nusa Pratama, a company owned by Suharto's daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana (Tutut Soeharto).

SHS-23 Aeromovel Indonesia was considered an "advanced technology" for its time,[5] as well as a prototype for urban public transport in the future. It is the first light rail system in the country, preceding Palembang LRT (and subsequently, specifically in Jakarta, Jakarta LRT) which were opened decades later.

As of 2014, SHS-23 Aeromovel Indonesia is only operated during the weekends (which bring a higher number of visitors and, thus, higher train occupancy), due to the large operational costs.[6]

The system was closed temporarily on an unknown date and the Aeromovel system was replaced by a conventional, driver-controlled system[7] and its decades-old trainsets are retrofitted. The system was relaunched on 19 March 2019 by Tutut Soeharto, this time as chairman of the then TMII operator Harapan Kita Foundation; currently more promoted as Kereta Layang or Titihan Samirono than "aeromovel".

Currently, the existence of the SHS-23 Aeromovel Indonesia is being replaced by a Tram Mover made by PT INKA which was expected to be fully operational on January 1, 2023 after the total renovation of TMII.[8] However, until today, the operational of the Tram Mover is still not started yet.

Operations

When still operating as an aeromovel, SHS-23 Aeromovel Indonesia used three single-articulated trainsets. These motorless, driverless vehicle operate in the line simultaneously. Each vehicle consists of two compartments with full internal access. Two vehicles were designed to carry 104 seated passengers and the third one was designed for 48 seated and 252 standing passengers.[9] The vehicles has a speed of 15–20 km/h, though the vehicle actually could speed into 60 km/h. The speed is considered ideal because of the short track length and to allowing passengers to have longer time to see the panoramic view of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah more comfortably and safely.

there is a single, articulated, air-conditioned train operating in the system. The outer frame of old vehicle is unchanged, while the inner system is manufactured by INKA. The train is retrofitted with diesel engines, making it more like a diesel multiple unit. It utilized a Toyota 2GD-FTV propulsion taken from 2nd generation Toyota Innova.

Stations

The system has six stations located across TMII. Some of them may be closed.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Datang dari Madiun, Tram Mover Garuda Kencana Jadi Pengganti Kereta Layang TMII. July 20, 2020. Kompas. id.
  2. Web site: Titihan Samirono . Taman Mini Indonesia Indah . id-ID . 14 January 2021.
  3. Web site: Sugiarto . Sri . 2019 . Titihan Samirono Aeromovel TMII, Diresmikan . Cendana News . 14 January 2021.
  4. Web site: Private Circular Line . Aeromovel . 15 January 2021.
  5. Web site: SHS-23 Aeromovel Indonesia"Titihan Samirono" Skytrain: Elevated Loop Line Skytrain Ride Around Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Departure from Taman Wisata Station) . RailTravel Station . 5 February 2020 . 14 January 2021.
  6. Web site: Destiana . Winda . Kereta Titihan Samirono TMII Hanya Beroperasi Akhir Pekan . Okezone.com . 18 August 2014 . 14 January 2021.
  7. Web site: kikanshacc201 (YouTube channel) . Kereta Aeromovel Rasa Baru di TMII . YouTube . 14 January 2021.
  8. Web site: Trem Mover Hadir di TMII, Gantikan Kereta Layang Aeromovel. id . Kompas.com . 4 September 2022. 20 October 2022.
  9. Web site: Aeromovel . 14 January 2021.