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Argo Parahyangan
Argo Parahyangan Excellence crossing at Wanajaya, Cibitung, Bekasi.
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusOperational
LocaleOperational Area II Bandung
Operational Area I Jakarta
PredecessorParahyangan (1971–2010)
Argo Gede (1995–2010)
First serviceApril 27, 2010 (Argo Parahyangan)
Current operator(s)Indonesian Railway Company
Operational Area II Bandung
Operational Area I Jakarta
Route
TerminiBandung/Kiaracondong
Gambir
Stopslook below
Distance travelled166 kilometres (103 mi)
Service frequency20
Train number(s)
  • 35-40 (regular train)
  • 41F-54F (facultative train)
Technical
Rolling stockCC206
Track gauge1,067 mm
Operating speed60 – 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 or Kiaracondong 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. KAI operates 34 trips daily in the route.[1][2]

Etymology

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

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, Argo Parahyangan train also became the first Argo class train to have a class other than the executive class. At present Argo Parahyangan train only has business and executive services.[3]

Facilities

At present 17 trains of several types of Argo Parahyangan series operate. The latest Argo Parahyangan Excellence train is the fastest among different types, which takes journey at 2 hours and 50 minutes.

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.

Interior of an Executive car

Argo Parahyangan Regular train series usually consists of four economies plus train carriages, four executive carriages, one dining, and one power generator car. 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 configured train, which was inaugurated in March 2018, has capacity of 400 seats passengers per train, consisting of eight executive carriages, one dining train with praying facility, and one generator carriage. 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.[4]

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 coach 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.[5]

Train Schedule

schedule as of February 10, 2021

Argo Parahyangan (Bandung-Gambir)
Station KA 35* KA 37 KA 39 KA 41 KA 43F KA 45F KA 47F KA 49F KA 51F KA 53F*
Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure
Kiaracondong - - - 04.50 - - - - - - - - - - - 11.45 - - - -
Bandung - 04.25 05.00 05.15 - 11.10 - 15.00 - 06.00 - 08.50 - 09.35 11.55 12.10 - 18.25 - 19.20
Cimahi 04.35 04.37 05.25 05.27 11.20 11.22 15.10 15.12 06.10 06.12 09.02 09.04 09.45 09.47 12.20 12.22 18.35 18.37 Pass Pass
Purwakarta Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass 07.34 07.38 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
Bekasi Pass Pass 07.42 07.44 13.38 13.40 17.30 17.32 08.45 08.54 11.19 11.21 12.02 12.04 Pass Pass 20.52 20.54 Pass Pass
Jatinegara Pass Pass 08.01 08.03 13.56 13.58 17.48 17.50 09.05 09.07 11.37 11.40 12.21 12.23 14.51 14.53 21.11 21.13 Pass Pass
Gambir 07.14 - 08.19 - 14.14 - 18.04 - 09.23 - 11.55 - 12.39 - 15.08 - 21.29 - 22.05 -
Argo Parahyangan (Gambir-Bandung)
Station KA 36 KA 38 KA 40* KA 42 KA 44F KA 46F KA 48F KA 50F KA 52F KA 54F*
Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure Arrived Departure
Gambir - 05.40 - 06.05 - 15.30 - 18.40 - 04.55 - 08.50 - 10.10 - 12.30 - 13 15 - 21.50
Bekasi 06.10 06.13 07.22 07.24 Pass Pass 19.12 19.14 Pass Pass 09.23 09.25 10.42 10.44 13.02 13.04 13.47 13.49 Pass Pass
Cimahi 08.28 08.30 09.54 09.56 18.08 18.10 21.31 21.33 07.36 07.38 11.57 11.59 13.15 13.17 15.19 15.21 16.17 16.19 Pass Pass
Bandung 08.40 08.55 10.06 - 18.19 - 21.43 21.53 07.48 - 12.09 - 13.27 - 15 32 - 16.29 - 00.35 -
Kiaracondong 09.05 - - - - - 22.03 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Note: *= Argo Parahyangan Excellence train

F= Facultative train

See also

References

  1. ^ "New Argo Parahyangan train allows faster travel from Jakarta to Bandung". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  2. ^ "New Bandung train cars boast enhanced facilities", The Jakarta Post, retrieved 14 October 2018
  3. ^ "Railway operator to increase frequency on Jakarta-Bandung route". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Ini 10 Fasilitas Terbaru Argo Parahyangan". Republika. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Presidential train now available for Jakartans traveling to Bandung". Republika. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
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