Argo Bromo Anggrek

Argo Bromo Anggrek
Argo Bromo Anggrek hauled by a CC206 class passing Kedunggaleh.
Overview
Service type Higher-speed rail
Status Operational
Locale 8th Operational Region of Surabaya
Predecessor Argo Bromo and Surya Jaya
First service 24 September 1997
Current operator(s) Indonesian Railway Company
8th Operational Region of Surabaya
Route
Start Surabaya
Stops 4
End Gambir
Distance travelled 725 kilometres (450 mi)
Service frequency Twice daily
Train number(s) 1-4
Technical
Rolling stock CC206
Operating speed 90 - 120 km/hours

Argo Bromo Anggrek is an executive class train operated by Indonesian Railway Company (PT Kereta Api Indonesia) on Java between Jakarta and Surabaya. The train covers 725 kilometres in 9 hours along Java's north coast, stopping at Cirebon, Semarang Tawang, and Pekalongan.

Etymology

The name Argo Bromo was derived from the volcano Bromo in East Java. The term anggrek (English: 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, JS950 Argo Bromo, was inaugurated on 31 July 1995 by the President of Indonesia, Suharto, to commemorate the Indonesian National Technology Day of 12 August 1995, and also the 50th anniversary of Indonesian Independence. 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 Argo Bromo train service is the usage of a set of more sophisticated passenger coach with bolsterless bogies, which are made locally by Industri Kereta Api (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 its disc brakes replaced with conventional brake shoe and automatic doors replaced by manual doors due to poor maintenance, especially during and after the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, and a derailment at Manggarai station in 2010.

From Gambir station, this train departs at 09:30 and 21:30 and arrives at Pasar Turi station at 18:30 and 06:30. From Pasar Turi station, Surabaya, this train departs at 08:15 and 20:00 and arrives in Gambir station, at 17:00 and 04:57. The train only stops at Cirebon, Pekalongan and Semarang.

Argo Bromo Anggrek Dining Car

Argo Bromo Anggrek trains are composed of 5 to 7 executive class passenger coaches, pulled by GE CM20EMP (previously U20C) class locomotives. Argo Bromo Anggrek is one of the most known train in Indonesia which 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 Industri Kereta Api, Madiun, East Java. Currently, Argo Bromo Anggrek has a white exterior with blue stripes along the sides of the train, the same livery as other trains in Indonesia nowadays (but with manual door, instead of pneumatic door).

Facilities

Interior of Argo Bromo Anggrek

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 coaches equipped with karaoke facilities. All of this is deliberately designed to give the atmosphere of a hotel.

Schedules

Argo Bromo Anggrek Schedule according to 2017 Service Planning of Indonesian Railways.
Note: All schedules below is UTC+07:00.

Day trip (Argo Anggrek Pagi)
KA 1 (Surabaya Pasarturi-Gambir) KA 2 (Gambir-Surabaya Pasarturi)
Station Arrive Depart Station Arrive Depart
Surabaya Pasarturi - 08:00 Gambir - 09:30
Semarang Tawang 11:20 11:30 Cirebon 12:09 12:15
Pekalongan 12:37 12.40 Pekalongan 13:49 13.52
Cirebon 14:17 14:23 Semarang Tawang 14:59 15:09
Jatinegara 16:45 16:47 Surabaya Pasarturi 18:30 -
Gambir 17:00 -
Night trip (Argo Anggrek Malam)
KA 3 (Surabaya Pasarturi-Gambir) KA 4 (Gambir-Surabaya Pasarturi)
Station Arrive Depart Station Arrive Depart
Surabaya Pasarturi - 20:00 Gambir - 21:30
Semarang Tawang 23:20 23:30 Cirebon 00:14 00:20
Cirebon 02:11 02:17 Semarang Tawang 03:00 03:09
Jatinegara 04:42 04:44 Surabaya Pasarturi 06:30 -
Gambir 05:00 -

Accidents

  • In 2005, an Argo Bromo dining car was on fire.
  • On 2 October 2010, Argo Bromo Anggrek hit Fajar Utama Semarang at 03.00 am in Petarukan station, Central Java. Coach number 6 and number 9 shattered, 33 people were killed and 26 people wounded. The cause of this accident is under investigation.[1]
  • On 16 December 2010, Argo Bromo Anggrek hit four students in Dengok, Padangan, Bojonegoro, East Java. Three students were killed.[2]
  • On 16 November 2012, Argo Bromo Anggrek derailed near Bulakamba railway station, there were no casualties.
  • On 9 March 2015, Argo Bromo Anggrek pulled by CC 206 13 68 collided with a truck in Weleri, Kendal, Central Java. The driver died after the accident.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Argo Bromo Tabrak Senja Utama, 9 Tewas
  2. ↑ Argo Bromo 4 Student Hit, Killed 3
  3. ↑ KA Argo Bromo Anggrek Tabrak Truk, Sopir Tewas
  • "Situs Resmi PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero)". Official website of the Indonesian Railways. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
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