Argo Cheribon Train Now Uses A New Generation Economic Train

JAKARTA - The Argo Cheribon Fakultative train for the Cirebon-Gambir trip back and forth now uses a new generation of economic trains (new generation). Argo Cheribon Fakultative, the Cirebon-Gambir trip back and forth has used a new generation of economic trains (new generation).

KAI Vice President Public Relations Anne Purba, explained that KAI continues to improve services for economic trains as a commitment to provide the best service to all train service classes.

"As of Friday, November 1, 2024, KAI operates an economy train on the Ranggajati Train for Cirebon-Jember (PP) relations and Argo Cheribon Fakultative trains for Cirebon-Gambir (PP) relations," he said, as quoted by Antara.

Anne said the new generation of Ranggajati and Argo Cheribon Fakultative trains were modified by Balai Yasa Manggarai with a capacity of 72 seats.

This train is the same as a new generation train, namely a seat type seat, has an ergonomic seat design facility and is equipped with a slope control feature (reclining) and can be adjusted in the direction of the train or face-to-face (revolving).

"With this innovation, customers are more comfortable for long travel times," he said.

The series of Ranggajati Trains and Fakultative Cheribon Trains are currently served with a formation booth for five executive trains, four new generation economic trains, one train for meals, and one train for power plants.

"The increase in services on this economic class train is part of KAI's commitment to providing continuously improved services based on customer feedbackcustomers and increasing customer needs," said Anne.

The new generation of economic trains also have a more modern interior and are equipped with better baggage facilities, as well as giving wood accents to windows to give a close impression of nature.

The new generation of trains also prepares sitting toilets equipped with sinks, hand drivers and places of worship on the restoration train.

The schedule for the Ranggajati train (KA 116) connection to Jember, departed from Cirebon Station at 06.45 WIB and arrived at Jember Station at 20.35 WIB. Meanwhile, for the Ranggajati train (KA 115) the Jember connection to Cirebon, departed from Jember Station at 05.15 WIB and arrived at Cirebon Station at 18.52 WIB.

As for the Argo Cheribon (KA 29 F) train, the Cirebon connection to Gambir, departs from Cirebon Station at 20.00 WIB and arrives at Gambir Station at 22.57 WIB. Then for Argo Cheribon (KA 30 F) train, Gambir connection to Cirebon, departs from Gambir Station at 23.30 WIB and arrives at Cirebon Station at 02.30 WIB.

Until now, KAI has replaced 21 series of economic trains with the Newgeneration train.

"We are targeting that by the end of 2024 we can replace 60 trains as our commitment to increase public interest in using trains for the sustainability program," added Anne.

The following is a list of train trips using the Newgeneration train and sustainablelesssteelnewgeneration:

The new generation economic train includes:

- KA Jayabaya (Pasarsenen-Malang PP), sejak 26 September 2023-KA Gaya Baru Malam Selatan (Pasarsenen-Surabaya Gubeng PP), sejak 14 Maret 2024.- KA Mutiara Timur (Surabaya Gubeng-Ketapang PP), sejak 30 Maret-April 2024.- KA Blambangan Ekspres (Pasarsenen-Ketapang PP), sejak 18-19 Juni 2024.- KA Jaka Tingkir 221 (Purwosar-Pasar Senen), sejak 25 July 2024 (Pasar Senen-Purwosari), sejak 26 July 2024.- KA Menoreh (Semarangtawang - Pasarsenen PP), sejak 1 September 2024- KA Brantas (Blitar - Pasarsenen PP), sejak 17 Oktober 2024- KA Dharmawangsa (Surabaya Pasarturi - Pasarsenen PP), sejak 17 Oktober 2024- KA Ranggajati (Cirebon - Jember PP), sejak 1 November 2024.

The stainless steel new generation economic train includes:

- KA Majapahit (Pasarsenen-Malang PP), since March 25, 2024.- KA Logawa (Purwokerto-Jember PP), since September 18, 2024.- KA Progo (Lempuyangan Pasarsenen PP), Since October 15, 2024.

The stainless steel new generation and luxury new generation executive trains include:

- KA Argo Dwipangga (Gambir-Solo Balapan PP), since December 13, 2023.- KA Argo Lawu (Gambir-Solo Balapan PP), since December 18, 2023.- KA Taksaka (Gambir-Yogyakarta PP), since January 18, 2024.

The stainless steel new generation executive train includes:

- Argo Bromo Anggrek train (Gambir-Surabaya Pasarturi PP) since March 29, 2024.

Fifth: the sustainablelesssteelnewgeneration executive train and the sustainlesssteelnewgeneration economy train include:

- KA Lodaya TS 1 (Bandung-Solo Balapan PP), since May 1, 2024.- KA Lodaya TS 2 (Bandung-Solo Balapan PP), since September 1, 2024.- KA Jayabaya ( Malang - Pasarsenen PP), Since October 16, 2024).