Panoramic Series

Panoramic train is a large-glass sunroof passenger train which is a modification of the executive train by the Surabaya Gubeng in 2022. The Panoramic train service is operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia and its subsidiary, KAI Wisata.^[1] Currently, panoramic train used by the Argo Wilis-Turangga (Bandung-Surabaya Gubeng), Parahyangan (Gambir-Bandung), Papandayan (Gambir-Garut), and Pangandaran (Gambir-Banjar).

Panoramic
Panoramic and Kawis Bali which are combined with Serayu as off-duty trains, 2023
Panoramic Interior in the Parahyangan
Stock type	passenger railroad car
In service	2022-Present
Manufacturer	PT Kereta Api Indonesia (assembled using 1999 and 2001 executive trains produced by PT INKA)
Assembly	Surabaya Gubeng Development Center
Constructed	2022 (batch 1) 2023 (batch 2)
Entered service	25 September 2022
Fleet numbers	batch 1 = K1 0 99 16 + K1 0 01 11 batch 2 = K1 0 01 03 + K1 0 01 06 + K1 0 01 08 + K1 0 01 09
Owners	Kereta Api Indonesia
Operators	KAI Wisata
Depots	Bandung (BD)
Specifications
Car body construction	Light steel
Car length	20,920 mm (22 yd 2 ft 8 in)
Width	2,990 mm (3 yd 0 ft 10 in)
Height	3,810 mm (4 yd 0 ft 6 in)
Floor height	1,000 mm (1 yd 0 ft 3 in)
Entry	Compatible high platform
Doors	A pair on each side
Wheel diameter	774 mm (2 ft 6.5 in)
Wheelbase	14,000 mm (15 yd 0 ft 11 in)
Maximum speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Weight	35,200 kilograms (77,600 lb)
Axle load	8,800 kilograms (19,400 lb)
UIC classification	2'2'
Bogies	TB 1014
Braking system(s)	Compressed air (Westinghouse)
Coupling system	Janney
Seating	38 seats arranged 2-2 seats can recline and rotate
Track gauge	1067 mm

History

The "Panoramic" train was introduced on 25 September 2022, at an open house event at the Surabaya Gubeng. According to Joni Martinus, Public Relations Officer of PT KAI, the panoramic train was designed to meet the needs of tourists seeking a more expansive view of Java's natural landscapes. By modifying an old executive train, the Surabaya Gubeng transformed the train's walls into glass panels.^[2]

Design

This train has a capacity of 38 seats, with large, see-through glass windows on both sides and a roof that extends from front to back with an automatic opening and closing system for more freedom to enjoy the scenery. The train also features a sunroof.^[2] The facilities on this train include luggage racks, mini bar, air conditioner (AC), television, electric plug, blankets, pillows, soft seats that can be adjusted as desired, Wi-Fi, as well as one free heavy meal and snack.

The "Panoramic" train series is served daily on intercity train services on the southern Java line, namely the Parahyangan train with the Gambir–Bandung, the Papandayan train with the Gambir–Garut, the Pangandaran train with the Gambir–Banjar, the Argo Wilis and the Turangga train with the Bandung–Surabaya Gubeng.

KAI Wisata, a subsidiary of KAI in the railway-based tourism sector, also provides Panoramic train rentals for tourism purposes.

Service

Here's train that use the Panoramic train sets:

• Argo Wilis and Turangga, between Bandung and Surabaya Gubeng^[3]
• Parahyangan, between Gambir and Bandung^[4]
• Papandayan, between Gambir and Garut^[5]
• Pangandaran, between Gambir and Banjar^[5]

See also

• Argo Wilis
• Turangga