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 and . The train travels in approximately 10 hours and 22 minutes.
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 Cikarang Commuter Line 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 Prambanan Express Commuter Line and Trans Jateng Bus Surakarta City Solo Balapan Integrated with Yogyakarta Commuter Line, Adi Soemarmo International Airport Train, Batik Solo Trans Bus, and Trans Jateng Bus Special Region of Yogyakarta Yogyakarta City Yogyakarta Integrated with Yogyakarta Commuter Line, Prambanan Express, 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 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.
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. https://www.detik.com/jatim/berita/d-7529615/truk-muat-garam-tertabrak-ka-argo-semeru-di-ngawi-2-orang-luka-berat#aevp
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