Argo Semeru

Argo Semeru (Indonesian: Kereta api Argo Semeru) is an executive and compartment suite class train that operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia in Java which run between Gambir Station (GMR)–Surabaya Gubeng Station (SGU) via Purwokerto and Yogyakarta.^[1] The train travels 821 kilometres (510 mi) in approximately 10 hours and 22 minutes.^[2]

Argo Semeru

Argo Semeru Train (18) leaves Solo Balapan Station, November 2023 (1 year before use the New Generation Stainless Steel with Bima on December 2024)
Overview
Service type	Inter-city rail
Status	Operational
First service	1 June 2023 (2023-06-01)
Current operator	Kereta Api Indonesia
Route
Termini	Gambir Surabaya Gubeng
Stops	Look below
Distance travelled	821 km
Average journey time	10 hours and 22 minutes
Service frequency	Daily each way
Train number	5-6
On-board services
Classes	Executive compartment suite
Seating arrangements	Recline-able and rotatable seating in 2-2 configuration (only executive class)
Catering facilities	On-board cafe and trolley service
Technical
Rolling stock	CC206
Track gauge	1,067 mm
Operating speed	80 km/h (50 mph) to 120 km/h (75 mph)
Route map

The Argo Semeru train was launched on 1 June 2023, to coincide with the implementation of the train travel chart of 2023 (Gapeka 2023). Unlike the Bima train which serves on an evening schedule, the Argo Semeru train serves on a morning schedule.

Etymology

The word Argo (Javanese for mountain) is a brand name of superior executive train services by PT Kereta Api Indonesia. The word of Semeru is derived from Mount Semeru, the highest peak in Java Island.

List of station

Province	City/District	Station	Information
Special Capital Region of Jakarta		Gambir	Terminus station, integrated with Transjakarta BRT service
		Jatinegara	Only for arrivals from Surabaya, integrated with Commuter Line Cikarang and Transjakarta BRT services
West Java	Bekasi City	Bekasi	Integrated with Commuter Line Cikarang
	Cirebon City	Cirebon	Located on the North Java Line
Central Java	Banyumas Regency	Purwokerto	Integrated with Trans Jateng Bus and Teman Bus (Trans Banyumas)
	Cilacap Regency	Kroya	–
	Kebumen Regency	Kebumen	–
	Purworejo Regency	Kutoarjo	Integrated with Commuter Line Prambanan Ekspres and Trans Jateng Bus
	Surakarta City	Solo Balapan	Integrated with Commuter Line Yogyakarta, Adi Soemarmo International Airport Train, Batik Solo Trans Bus, and Trans Jateng Bus
Special Region of Yogyakarta	Yogyakarta City	Yogyakarta	Integrated with Commuter Line Yogyakarta, Prambanan Ekspres, Yogyakarta International Airport Train, Trans Jogja Bus, and Teman Bus Yogyakarta
East Java	Madiun City	Madiun	–
	Nganjuk Regency	Nganjuk	Integrated with Commuter Line Dhoho
		Kertosono	Integrated with Commuter Line Dhoho
	Jombang Regency	Jombang	–
	Mojokerto City	Mojokerto [id]	Integrated with Commuter Line Dhoho and Commuter Line Jenggala
	Surabaya City	Surabaya Gubeng	Terminus station, integrated with multiple Commuter Lines and Trans Semanggi Suroboyo Bus

Accidents and incidents

• On 17 October 2023, in Kulon Progo, between Wates and Sentolo stations, this train derailed. In the same time from the opposite direction, the Argo Wilis hit the side of the Argo Semeru, injuring 31 people.^[3]

• On 7 September 2024, A truck loaded with salt was hit by the Argo Semeru train at a train crossing without a door bar in Dusun Bayem Kalang, Kampung Keras Wetan, Geneng, Ngawi. Two people were seriously injured in the accident. ^[4]

Gallery

• 
  Argo Semeru passing through Gombong Station
• 
  Compartment suite operated by Bima and Argo Semeru trains