Argo Bromo Anggrek (train)

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Argo Bromo Anggrek
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Argo Bromo Anggrek with the New Generation executive train speeding to surabaya pasarturi station
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
StatusOperational
LocaleThe 8th Operational Area of Surabaya
PredecessorSuryajaya (1994-1995)
Argo Bromo (1995-2000)
First service24 September 1997
Current operator(s) Kereta Api Indonesia
Route
Termini Surabaya Pasar Turi
Gambir
Stops Bojonegoro, Semarang Tawang, Pekalongan, Cirebon
Distance travelled720 kilometres (447 mi)
Average journey time8 hours and 5 minutes
Service frequencyTwice daily
Train number(s)1-4
Technical
Rolling stock CC206
Operating speed90–120 km/h (55–75 mph)

Argo Bromo Anggrek is the name of executive and luxury train jointly operated by Kereta Api Indonesia between Surabaya and Jakarta in Indonesia. The train covers 720 kilometres (447 mi) in 8 hours and 5 minutes along Java's north coast, stopping at Bojonegoro, Semarang Tawang, Pekalongan, and Cirebon. [1] It is one of the best known trains in Indonesia.

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Etymology

The name Argo Bromo was derived from the volcano Bromo in East Java. The term anggrek (Indonesian : orchid) was added to differentiate the train from its predecessor. The orchid is represented in the purple-white livery of the train.

Service

Its predecessor, the JS950 Argobromo, made the Jakarta–Surabaya run in about nine hours and was inaugurated on 31 July 1995 by the President of Indonesia, Suharto, ahead of the 50th anniversary of Indonesian Independence in 17 August (hence the JS950, for "Jakarta–Surabaya in nine hours, launched to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence" [2] ). The success of the service led to the introduction of Argo Bromo Anggrek service which commenced on 24 September 1997.

The difference between Argo Bromo Anggrek and the original JS950 Argobromo train service is the usage of a set of more sophisticated passenger coach with bolsterless bogies, which are made locally by Indonesian Railway Industry (INKA). Although initially hailed as technological innovation of its day, even nicknamed as "747 on rail" by Tourism Minister Joop Ave, they were later downgraded in later years by having the disc brakes replaced with conventional brake shoes, and automatic doors replaced by manual ones due to poor maintenance, especially during and after the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis and a derailment at Manggarai station in 2010.

In 2021 schedule, From Gambir station (Jakarta), this train departs at 08.00 and 20.30, and arrives at Pasar Turi station (Surabaya) at 16.42 and 05.12. From Pasar Turi, this train departs at 09.00 and 20.35, arrives at Gambir at 17.44 and 05.19.

Argo Bromo Anggrek trains are composed of eight executive class, and one Luxury class passenger coaches, pulled by GE CM20EMP (previously GE U20C) locomotives. At the time of its first inauguration, the train used a set of special coaches with "K9" bolsterless bogies. Since December 2010, coaches from the Sembrani and other standard executive class trains (K1) substitute the K9 coaches, which in that stage underwent refurbishment and renovation at INKA, Madiun, East Java. Since 2019, Argo Bromo Anggrek uses stainless-steel coaches produced by INKA which has a standardized design as other executive class coaches built in the same period in Indonesia. [3] Since 29 March 2024, Argo Bromo Anggrek has officially used the "New Generation" executive train which has a 2023/2024 stainless steel body made by PT INKA, with a generator car and restoration (cafetaria) car. [4]

Facilities

Argo Bromo Anggrek dining car (old version) Kereta Makan Argo Bromo Anggrek.JPG
Argo Bromo Anggrek dining car (old version)
Interior of Argo Bromo Anggrek (old version) Argo Bromo Anggrek Siang.JPG
Interior of Argo Bromo Anggrek (old version)

Argo Bromo Anggrek provides entertainment facilities during the journey in the form of audio-video (Show On Rail). Passengers can also order food and drinks, which can be consumed in either the passenger's coaches or in a dedicated restaurant coach equipped with karaoke facilities. All of this is deliberately designed to give the atmosphere of a hotel.

Timetable

Argo Bromo Anggrek schedule as of 1 July 2023, times are in GMT+7:

Argo Bromo Anggrek Pagi
KA 1
(Surabaya Pasarturi-Gambir)		KA 2
(Gambir-Surabaya Pasarturi)
StationArriveDepartStationArriveDepart
Surabaya Pasarturi ——09.10 Gambir ——08.20
Bojonegoro 10.1910.21 Cirebon 10.4310.46
Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng 12.1412.17Pekalongan12.0512.07
Pekalongan13.2013.22 Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng 13.0913.12
Cirebon 14.4214.45 Bojonegoro 15.0915.11
Gambir 17.15—— Surabaya Pasarturi 16.25——
Argo Bromo Anggrek Malam
KA 3
(Surabaya Pasarturi-Gambir)		KA 4
(Gambir-Surabaya Pasarturi)
StationArriveDepartedStationArriveDeparted
Surabaya Pasarturi ——21.15 Gambir ——20.30
Bojonegoro 22.2422.26 Cirebon 22.5322.56
Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng 00.1900.22Pekalongan00.1500.17
Pekalongan01.2501.27 Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng 01.1901.22
Cirebon 02.4702.50 Bojonegoro 03.1903.21
Gambir 05.20—— Surabaya Pasarturi 04.35——

Incidents

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