Wijayakusuma

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Wijayakusuma
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Wijayakusuma entering Banyuwangi, 2023
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
StatusOperational
First service26 September 2017
Current operator(s) Kereta Api Indonesia
Route
Termini Cilacap
Ketapang
Distance travelled788 km (489 mil)
Average journey time14 hours 15 minutes
Service frequency2x Daily each way
Train number(s)157-160
On-board services
Class(es) premium economy & executive
Seating arrangements
  • 50 seats arranged 2-2 (executive class)
  • 64 seats arranged 2-2 (premium economy)
Catering facilitiesOn-board cafe and trolley service
Technical
Rolling stock CC206
Track gauge 1067 mm
Operating speed60-100 km/h (37-62 mph)

Wijayakusuma is an passenger train with the premium economy & executive class that operated by Kereta Api Indonesia which run between Cilacap & Ketapang via Yogyakarta & Surabaya Gubeng.

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In the January–September 2024 period, this train became the commercial train service with the highest occupancy in Indonesia, reaching 193%.

Etymology

The word and name of Wijayakusuma is taken from the type of flower Wijayakusuma (Flower), with the scientific name Epiphyllum oxypetalum. In Javanese mythology, this flower is believed to be a sacred flower that can bring the dead back to life. [1] This flower is a characteristic of Cilacap Regency, which is stated in the regional motto, namely "Jala Bhumi Wijayakusuma Çakti" in Sanskrit, which means "The ability to cultivate the earth, sea, and water for prosperity".

History

Wijayakusuma train was the first time operated begin from Cilacap to Solo Balapan via Yogyakarta on 26 September 2017 that launched to increase passenger train services to Cilacap Station, which at that time was still very limited. [2] [3]

On 1 September 2018, the Wijayakusuma train was extended to Ketapang Station with the addition of executive class services. [4]

This train set was also loaned for the operation of the Joglosemarkerto Train route Yogyakarta–Cilacap round trip. Its inaugural trip from Cilacap Station to Yogyakarta Station started on 25 February 2022 and has been running regularly/every day.

The Wijayakusuma train series consists of four to five executive trains, three premium economy trains, one power dining train and one baggage train.

List of the station

On 1 February 2025, the Wijayakusuma train was connecting between Cilacap & Banyuwangi due the passenger went to Bali via train from Cilacap. [5]

Incident

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Search Results - KBBI Online". Language Development and Fostering Agency. Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia . Retrieved 2018-10-14.
  2. ↑ Content, Sponsored. "PT KAI Luncurkan Kereta Api Wijayakusuma, Warga Cilacap Bisa Jalan-Jalan ke Solo/Yogyakarta". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  3. ↑ Raharjo, Edzan. "PT KAI Luncurkan KA Wijayakusuma Relasi Cilacap-Yogyakarta". Detik . Yogyakarta: Trans Media . Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  4. ↑ Hakim, Lukmanul. "Kereta Api Wijaya Kusuma Kini Jangkau Banyuwangi". iNews Media Group . Surabaya: MNC Media . Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  5. ↑ "Jadwal Kereta Api Wijayakusuma" (in Indonesian).
  6. ↑ (), Nofika Dian Nugroho (2019-11-06). Widyastuti, Rr. Ariyani Yakti (ed.). "Wijayakusuma Train Derails in Magetan, PT KAI Investigates Cause". Tempo.co (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2019-11-06.{{cite news}}: |last= has numeric name (help)
  7. ↑ Stevani, Louis Rika (2019-11-06). Sinaga, Royke (ed.). "Wijayakusuma train derails, 13 trains journey too late". ANTARA News . Retrieved 2019-11-06.
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