Yogyakarta, Semarang-Solo with KA Banyubiru
Indonesia, – the new route is expected to change the path of Semarang-Solo-Sragen which passengers field level is quite low for that more optimal.
For you who want to enjoy the nuances of the three major cities in Java since the middle of good cheer From Monday (1 March 2010), KA Banyubiru routes previously served Semarang-Solo-Sragen changed route to Semarang-Solo-Yogyakarta (Joglosemar).
This economy class trains are expected to be a longer initial Joglosemar point, so it can target the workers and passenger Prameks Solo-Yogyakarta which has been fully considered. The train will leave at 04.50 and 12:50 from Poncol station, and 08.40 and 16:40 from Station Lempuyangan Yogyakarta.
Ticket prices during the promotion of Semarang-Yogyakarta Rp 24.000, Semarang-Solo Rp 16.000, and Solo-Yogyakarta Rp 8,000.
“The number of passengers from Semarang to Yogyakarta to use public transportation, like buses and travel to reach approximately 2,000 people per day. Based on that calculation, we expect at least there are about 10 percent of passengers who will switch to using the railway’s opening Joglosemar line,” he said.
Banyubiru ready to compete with other land transportation such as buses and travel.
The train was predicted only time will take 3 hours 11 minutes, and only stopped at the station Poncol, Tawang, Salem, Solo Racing, Klaten, Lempuyangan, and the monument.
To support the smooth running of the train, this year’s line-Gundih Brumbung and Gundih-Solo was repaired so that trains can reach speeds of 70 km / hour. Previously, the speed in the area only 30 km / hour, so take a longer travel time.
Without Toilets
Unfortunately, KA Banyubiru with a capacity of about 300 people, a series of four cars, and seats facing each other is not equipped with toilets. So, passengers who want to dispose of water should wait until it stops at the station.
For that, DAOP IV will work with DAOP VI Yogyakarta to realize the plan to serve this route by train, air-conditioned and toilet facilities. “The plan DAOP VI Yogyakarta will add a set of trains with air conditioning and toilet facilities for the departure from Yogyakarta,” said Chief of PT KA DAOP IV Semarang, Septa Trijono Ramadin.
