Bangunkarta

Bangunkarta

Bangunkarta train with the CC203 WnB livery stopping at Cikarang, 2024
Overview
Service type	Inter-city rail
Status	Operational
Predecessor	Tebuireng (train) (1985–2001) Anjasmoro (2019–2021, 2025 to divert the GMR-SBI route)
First service	10 January 1985
Current operator(s)	Kereta Api Indonesia
Route
Termini	Pasar Senen Jombang
Distance travelled	751 km (467 mi)
Average journey time	11 hours 31 minutes
Service frequency	once daily each way
Train number(s)	161-162
On-board services
Class(es)	executive, economy
Seating arrangements	50 seats arranged 2-2 (executive class) 80 seats arranged 2-2 (premium economy class)
Catering facilities	On-board cafe and trolley service
Technical
Rolling stock	CC206/CC203/CC201
Track gauge	1,067 mm (42 in)
Operating speed	75–100 km/h (47–62 mph)
Route map

Bangunkarta is an passenger train with the 2 classes are the executive & economy that is operated by Kereta Api Indonesia which between Jakarta Pasar Senen & Jombang via Purwokerto-Yogyakarta-Madiun.

The train offer only 1x daily each way travel around 751 km (466 mil) in 11 hours 31 minutes for to Jombang Regency from Jakarta.

Branding

The name "Bangunkarta" itself comes from the acronym of the names of the cities/regencies that the train service passes through, namely Jombang, Madiun, and DKI Jakarta.

History

Introduction

The Bangunkarta train was first time operate by KAI on 10 January 1985 which between Jakarta & Jombang, Jombang Regency as a replacement for the Tebuireng train with economy class service. On 24 December 1994, this train service was upgraded to include business class service, then it only served that class from 1 August 1996. ^[1]

On 1 February 1999, the class service improvements were made again by adding executive class services on certain trips.

Operating (1999–2016)

On 1 July 2001, the Bangunkarta train was improved the quality of its service by offering executive and business classes; and a year later shifted its route from the central Java route to the northern Java route (via Solo Jebres–Semarang Tawang).

On 5 December 2009, the Bangunkarta train service class was changed to only serve executive class. Bangunkarta once operated using former Gajayana train sets. ^[2]

Initially, Bangunkarta trains still served at Pasar Senen. After PT KAI rearranged the route chart, the train route was moved to Gambir on 1 April 2013, before being extended to Surabaya Gubeng in mid-December 2013.

On 17 December 2013, the Bangunkarta train route extended to Surabaya Gubeng via Solo Jebres and Semarang Tawang to meet/accommodate the people of Surabaya and surrounding areas who want to travel to Jakarta. The Bangunkarta train operation was transferred from Operation Area VII Madiun to Operation Area VIII Surabaya. Along with this change, the train set was transferred from the Madiun train Depot (MN) to the Sidotopo Train Depot (SDT) in Surabaya. ^[3]

In 2016, the Bangunkarta train operates using several former Bima sets (former Argo Bromo JS-950 train sets), Argo Sindoro, and Argo Muria.

Operating (from 2017)

On 14 March 2021, The Bangunkarta train operating pattern has changed so that the route is shortened to Jombang from Surabaya Gubeng and the route is changed via the southern Java route via Purwokerto and Yogyakarta. Bangunkarta train operations were again transferred from operation Area VIII Surabaya to Operation Area I Jakarta. Along with these changes, the train series were transferred from the Sidotopo Train Depot (SDT) to the Jakarta Train Depot (JAKK) with the series using the remaining Jayabaya train series and replacing the Anjasmoro service since the implementation of the 2021 train travel chart (Gapeka). Bangunkarta trains added a stop at Cikarang Starting 1 March 2022.

On 1 June 2023 as an effect of the Gapeka 2023, the Bangunkarta train exchanging train sets with Singasari train with the same class, but different train routes. Bangunkarta train operations were moved back from Operation Area I Jakarta to Operation Area VII Madiun. In connection with the change in the Argo Merbabu train set to receive a handover train set from Argo Sindoro/Argo Muria with the new image executive class type, starting 20 July 2025, Bangunkarta trains (along with Singasari train) will use a handover train set from the new image light steel train set for 2016/2017.

Station

Here's the Bangunkarta train route based from the Gapeka 2025. ^[4]

• Pasar Senen (Start/End)
• Jatinegara
• Bekasi
• Cikarang
• Pegadenbaru
• Haurgeulis
• Cirebon
• Bumiayu
• Purwokerto
• Kroya
• Sumpiuh
• Karanganyar
• Kebumen
• Kutowinangun
• Kutoarjo
• Yogyakarta
• Solo Balapan
• Sragen
• Ngawi
• Magetan
• Madiun
• Caruban
• Nganjuk
• Kertosono
• Jombang (Start/End)

Incident

• On 2 May 2010, the Bangunkarta train collided with a Langsung Jaya bus, allegedly due to the negligence of the crossing guard. This incident resulted in five PT KAI employees being questioned by the police regarding the case. ^[5]
• On 17 July 2013 at 04.04, the Bangunkarta train hit a truck loaded with rolled paper at km 234+540 of the Masaran–Sragen Station section, causing the truck to be dragged for approximately 100 meters and the load to be scattered in front of the locomotive, causing the driver and his assistant to be injured. This incident resulted in three trains being delayed and the cabin of the CC203 95 12 locomotive to be severely damaged, requiring repairs at the Yogyakarta Yasa Center. ^[6]
• On 23 May 2015, at 18:50, the Bangunkarta train collided with KA 2502, a large pipe carrier, at Waruduwur Station. At the same time, a cement train was stopping on track 1. This incident resulted in a guard on KA 2502 suffering serious injuries to his leg. ^[7]
• On 20 August 2018 at 15.30, the Bangunkarta train hit a car while crossing a level crossing no barrier in Bulak Kapal, East Bekasi, Bekasi City, West Java which resulted in the car being severely damaged and the driver of the car died at the scene. According to eyewitnesses, this accident was caused by the car's engine suddenly dying at the crossing ^[8]
• On 20 September 2025 after the crashes of the Mataram at 00.07 an early hours to morning, the 162 Bangunkarta train crashed with the car in Indramayu Regency the causing 2 people in the car were injure and some train were delayed. ^[9]

References

1. "PT Kereta Api (Persero) » Profil". web.archive.org. 2007-12-15. Archived from the original on 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
2. "KA Bangunkarta Eksekutif Segera Meluncur". VIVA.co.id (in Indonesian).
3. Faizal, Achmad (2013-12-17). Kistyarini (ed.). "PT KAI Tambah KA Eksekutif Surabaya-Jakarta". Kompas.com (in Indonesian).
4. "Jadwal Kereta Api Bangunkarta" (in Indonesian).
5. Detikcom: 5 PT KA Officers Questioned by Karanganyar Police
6. Solopos: Sragen Accident, Bangun Karta Train Driver Suffers Broken Leg, Taken to Grobogan Hospital
7. KA Magazine June 2015 Edition
8. BEKASI CITY WARTA: Toyota Avanza Dragged by Train for 1 Kilometer at Bulak Kapal Crossing, Driver Dies
9. "Kecelakaan Kereta Vs Mobil di Indramayu, 2 Orang Alami Luka" (in Indonesian).