Inp.polri.go.id - Semarang. Travel times for 12 trains in the state-owned railway company PT KAI Semarang operation region will be reduced by up to 70 minutes starting 1 February 2025, with the introduction of the 2025 Train Travel Chart (Gapeka), the official train scheduling system .
“Travel will be faster by up to 70 minutes,” said Franoto Wibowo, the Public Relations Manager of PT KAI Semarang operation region, on Tuesday (27/1/2025).
The affected trains include Argo Sindoro, Argo Muria, Argo Merbabu, Ciremai, Tawang Jaya, Tawang Jaya Premium, Menoreh, Kaligung, Blora Jaya, Kamandaka, Banyubiru, and Kedungsepur. For instance, Argo Merbabu’s travel time will be cut by 30 minutes, while Tawang Jaya Premium will save up to 70 minutes.
Gapeka 2025 also introduces two new services: KA Gunung Jati (Semarang-Jakarta) and KA Sancaka Utara (Surabaya-Cilacap).
Train frequencies will increase for Argo Merbabu, Harina, and Menoreh. Passengers are advised to plan ahead.
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