Argo Parahyangan

Argo Parahyangan
Interior of Argo Parahyangan in 2010
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Operational
Locale Operational Area II Bandung
Jakarta Operational Area I
Predecessor Parahyangan (1971-2010)
Argo Gede (1995-2010)
First service April 27, 2010 (Argo Executive)
Current operator(s) Indonesian Railway Company
Operational Area II Bandung
Jakarta Operational Area I
Route
Start Bandung
Stops 2
End Gambir
Distance travelled 166 kilometres (103 mi)
Service frequency Weekdays- 22
Weekend- 28
Technical
Rolling stock CC206
Track gauge 1,435 mm
Operating speed 60 - 100 km/hours

Argo Parahyangan, also commonly known as GOPAR is an executive class train operated by Indonesian Railway Company (PT Kereta Api Indonesia) between Gambir railway station, Jakarta and Bandung in Java, Indonesia. The train covers 166 kilometres in 3 hours. From Jakarta to Bandung the train has stoppage at Bekasi, Cimahi, and Purwakarta, where as from Bandung to Jakarta it stops only at Jatinegara. On weekdays there are 22 trips operate in the route, and on weekend 28 trips.[1]

Etymology

This train is a combination of names from the previous Argo Gede and Parahyangan service. Argo Gede train was an executive class train for the same route, which has been used since 1995. Parahyangan train was a business class train that has been used since 1971. During the initial period of operation since 2010, the Argo Parahyangan train also became the first Argo train to have a class other than the executive class. At present Argo Parahyangan train only has business and executive services.[2]

The train is named after Parahyangan or Priangan or Preanger, which is a cultural and mountainous region in West Java.

Facilities

At present several types of Argo Parahyangan train series operate. For the Turangga series, the train uses CC206 locomotive consisting of one generator train, six executive train carriages, and one dining car. Harina series uses CC206 locomotive consisting of one economy train carriage, two business train carriages, four executive train carriages, one generator train, and one dining car.

Argo Parahyangan Regular train series usually consists of four economies plus train carriages, one dining car, one generator train, and four executive train carriages. As for the additional trains, the series consists of one generator train, one dining car, four executive train carriages, and three economy train carriages. The new train, which was inaugurated in March 2018, has a passenger capacity of 400 seats per trainet, consisting of eight executive trains, one dining train with praying facility, and one generator train. Each coach has Two 32-inch TV, installed at the front and rear end, and two 19-inch screens hang on the ceiling of the train. The train is equipped with modern technology such CCTV and smoke detector. Seats have sleep and reading lights, audio jack for earphone or headset, fold-able mini tables on the armrests, and separate cabin baggage.[3]

Additionally Argo Parahyangan that departs from Gambir at 08.45 WIB and 18.45 WIB, and from Bandung at 05.00 WIB and 14.15 WIB, has one Priority class car with seating capacity of 28 passengers. This train car has extra facilities such as audio video on demand (AVOD) in every seat, a minibar, 52-inch flat screen TV, special attendants, luxurious toilet, as well as premium seats.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "New Bandung train cars boast enhanced facilities", The Jakarta Post, retrieved 14 October 2018
  2. ↑ "Railway operator to increase frequency on Jakarta-Bandung route". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Ini 10 Fasilitas Terbaru Argo Parahyangan". Republika. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "Presidential train now available for Jakartans traveling to Bandung". Republika. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  • "Situs Resmi PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero)". Official website of the Indonesian Railways. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.