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Argo Semeru (train)

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Argo Semeru
Argo Semeru Train leaves Solo Balapan Station, 2023
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusOperational
First service1 June 2023 (2023-06-01)
Current operator(s)Kereta Api Indonesia
Route
TerminiGambir
Surabaya Gubeng
StopsLook below
Distance travelled821 km
Average journey time10 hours and 32 minutes
Service frequencyDaily each way
Train number(s)17-18
On-board services
Class(es)Executive and Sleeper carriages
Seating arrangementsRecline-able and rotatable seating in 2-2 configuration (only executive class)
Catering facilitiesOn-board cafe and trolley service
Technical
Rolling stockCC206
Track gauge1,067 mm
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph) to 120 km/h (75 mph)

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 PurwokertoYogyakarta).[1] The train covers 821 kilometres (510 mi) 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

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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.

List of station

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Incidents

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  • 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]
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References

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  1. ^ Paradisa Nunni Megasari (2023-10-17). "Profil Kereta Api Argo Semeru: Rute, Jadwal, dan Harga Tiketnya". detikJogja (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Saputro, Febrianto Adi. "31 Orang Terluka Akibat Anjloknya KA Semeru dan KA Argo Wilis". Republika (in Indonesian). Yogyakarta. Retrieved 2024-06-18.