Kedungsepur (train)

Kedungsepur (or Kedung Sepur) is a commuter rail line in Central Java, Indonesia operated by Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), serving Semarang Poncol Station to Ngrombo Station route and vice versa. The service name is taken from initials of cities and regencies forming Semarang metropolitan area: Kendal, Demak, Ungaran, Salatiga, Semarang, and Purwodadi.

Kedungsepur
Kedungsepur in Ngrombo Station
Overview
StatusOperating
OwnerDirectorate General of Railways, Ministry of Transportation
LocaleOperational Area IV Semarang
TerminiSemarang Poncol
Ngrombo
Stations8
Service
TypeCommuter rail
Operator(s)Kereta Api Indonesia
Rolling stockMCW DMU
History
Opened28 September 2014 (2014-09-28)
Technical
Line length60 km (37 mi)
CharacterAt-grade
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Route map
to Gambir/Pasar Senen
SMC
 Semarang Poncol
SMT
 Semarang Tawang
former line to Semarang Tanjung Emas
former line to Jurnatan and Juwana
Semarang Toll Road
ATA
 Alastua
BBG
 Brumbung
to Gundih and Solo Balapan
 Tegowanu
GUB
 Gubug
KGT
 Karangjati
SDI
 Sedadi
NBO
 Ngrombo
former line to Gundih and Purwodadi
to Surabaya Pasar Turi

Kedungsepur is using Nippon Sharyo-built MCW DMU stock for its service.

History

Kedungsepur was first operated on 28 September 2014 coincide with the anniversary of KAI, serving Weleri Station to Gubug.[1] Due to the lack of enthusiasts at the time, the service was moved to Semarang Poncol-Ngrombo route starting on 1 February 2015.[2]

References
  1. Nurdin, Nazar (2014). "KAI Semarang Luncurkan KA Komuter Kedung Sepur". Kompas.com. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  2. detikNews (2015). "Kurang Peminat, Rute KA Kedungsepur Diubah Mulai Februari". Detik.com. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
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