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Argo Bromo Anggrek (train)
''Argo Bromo Anggrek'' is the name of Executive and Compartment train jointly operated by Kereta Api Indonesia between Surabaya and Jakarta in Indonesia. The train covers in 7 hours and 45 minutes along Java's north coast, stopping at Semarang Tawang and Cirebon. It is one of the best known trains in Indonesia. Etymology The name ''Argo Bromo'' was derived from the volcano Bromo in East Java. The term ''anggrek'' () was added to differentiate the train from its predecessor. The orchid is represented in the purple-white livery of the train. Service Its predecessor, the ''JS950 Argo Bromo'', made the Jakarta–Surabaya run in about nine hours and was inaugurated on 31 July 1995 by the President of Indonesia, Suharto, ahead of the 50th anniversary of Indonesian Independence in 17 August (hence the ''JS950'', for "Jakarta–Surabaya in nine hours, launched to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence"). The success of the service led to the introduction of ''A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 is a long-range wide-body aircraft, wide-body airliner designed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in the United States between 1968 and 2023. After the introduction of the Boeing 707, 707 in October 1958, Pan Am wanted a jet times its size, to reduce its seat cost by 30%. In 1965, Joe Sutter left the Boeing 737, 737 development program to design the 747. In April 1966, Pan Am ordered 25 Boeing 747-100 aircraft, and in late 1966, Pratt & Whitney agreed to develop the JT9D engine, a high-bypass turbofan. On September 30, 1968, the first 747 was rolled out of the custom-built Everett Plant, the world's List of largest buildings#Largest usable volume, largest building by volume. The 747's first flight took place on February 9, 1969, and the 747 was certified in December of that year. It entered service with Pan Am on January 22, 1970. The 747 was the first airplane called a "Jumbo Jet" as the first wide-body airliner. The 747 is a four-engined jet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bojonegoro Railway Station
Bojonegoro Station is the largest railway station in Sukorejo, Bojonegoro, Bojonegoro Regency, East Java. The station is owned and operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia. Services The following is a list of train services at the Bojonegoro Station Intercity Bojonegoro Station is served with intercity rail services that cover longer distances than regional rail services and usually call only at large stations along the way. Sembrani has all executive ( first class) train set and provides the fastest traveling time to Jakarta and Surabaya. Gumarang and Harina have mixed classes consisting of executive and economy (second class). Both Kertajaya and Jayabaya consist of all economy train sets. The only intercity train that does not stop at Bojonegoro station is Argo Bromo Anggrek. All intercity services are operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia. * Sembrani, which travels between Jakarta Gambir and Surabaya Pasar Turi, calls at Bojonegoro once daily in each direction. * Gumarang, whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Named Passenger Trains Of Indonesia
This article contains lists of List of named passenger trains, named passenger trains in Indonesia, which are operational on Java, Indonesia, Java and Sumatra by the national railway company, Kereta Api Indonesia, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Indonesian Railways Company). Executive class As of 2021, all executive class trains service have been standardized, but trains who previously have the title "Argo" retained the title, although they have no differences from other executive class trains. Argo subclass Source: All of Argo class trains have got their name from the mountains in Indonesia, except Argo Cheribon, Argo Jati, Argo Dwipangga, and Argo Parahyangan. Fauna subclass Mixed class Executive, business and economy class Executive and business class Executive and premium economy class Executive and economy plus/economy class Business and economy class Economy class Premium economy class Economy plus class Economy class Some trains in this class are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sembrani
This article contains lists of named passenger trains in Indonesia, which are operational on Java and Sumatra by the national railway company, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Indonesian Railways Company). Executive class As of 2021, all executive class trains service have been standardized, but trains who previously have the title "Argo" retained the title, although they have no differences from other executive class trains. Argo subclass Source: All of Argo class trains have got their name from the mountains in Indonesia, except Argo Cheribon, Argo Jati, Argo Dwipangga, and Argo Parahyangan. Fauna subclass Mixed class Executive, business and economy class Executive and business class Executive and premium economy class Executive and economy plus/economy class Business and economy class Economy class Premium economy class Economy plus class Economy class Some trains in this class are subsidized by the government through a public service obligation. '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bogie
A bogie ( ) (or truck in North American English) comprises two or more Wheelset (rail transport), wheelsets (two Railroad wheel, wheels on an axle), in a frame, attached under a vehicle by a pivot. Bogies take various forms in various modes of transport. A bogie may remain normally attached (as on many railroad cars and semi-trailers) or be quickly detachable (as for a dolly (trailer), dolly in a road train or in railway bogie exchange). It may include Suspension (vehicle), suspension components within it (as most rail and trucking bogies do), or be solid and in turn be suspended (as are most bogies of continuous track, tracked vehicles). It may be mounted on a swivel, as traditionally on a railway carriage or locomotive, additionally jointed and sprung (as in the landing gear of an airliner), or held in place by other means (centreless bogies). Although ''bogie'' is the preferred spelling and first-listed variant in various dictionaries, bogey and bogy are also used. Rail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GE U20C
The GE U20C diesel–electric locomotive was introduced by GE Transportation Systems as an export model in 1964. It was powered by an 8-cylinder List of GE reciprocating engines, 7FDL-8 engine. This locomotive is used worldwide with many variations and modifications. Different engines may be used, e.g. 7FDL8 and 7FDL12. Like the other members of the GE Universal Series locomotives, Universal series, it can be built to suit all track gauges. Indonesian U20C A unique modification is the wide cab version of the U20C used on the gauge Indonesian railroad and operated by PT Kereta Api, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Indonesian National Railway Company). Unlike other models of the U20C, with short hood cabin, the Indonesian U20C features a full-width cabin, for aerodynamics and had better sight of tracks and signals. It is classified as CC203 by PT Kereta Api, PT Kereta Api Indonesia. The wide cab was designed by Goninan Locomotive Work (now UGL Rail) in Australia. Construction Between 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Business Class
Business class is a travel class available on many commercial airlines and rail lines, known by brand names that vary by airline or rail company. In the airline industry, it was originally intended as an intermediate level of service between economy class and first class, but many airlines now offer business class as the highest level of service, having eliminated first class seating. Business class is distinguished from other travel classes by the quality of seating, food, drinks, ground service and other amenities. In commercial aviation, full business class is usually denoted 'J' or 'C' with schedule flexibility, but can be many other letters depending on circumstances. Airlines History Airlines began separating full-fare and discounted economy-class passengers in the late 1970s. In 1976, KLM introduced a Full Fare Facilities (FFF) service for its full fare economy-class passengers, which allowed them to sit at the front of the economy cabin immediately behind first clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surabaya
Surabaya is the capital city of East Java Provinces of Indonesia, province and the List of Indonesian cities by population, second-largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Located on the northeastern corner of Java island, on the Madura Strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia. According to the Government of Indonesia, National Development Planning Agency, Surabaya is one of the Regions of Indonesia#Development regions, four main central cities of Indonesia, alongside Jakarta, Medan, and Makassar. The city had a population of 2,874,314 within its city limits at the 2020 census.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. With 3,009,286 people living in the city as of mid 2023 (comprising 1,490,358 males and 1,518,928 females) Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kota Surabaya Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3578) and over 10 million in the extended Surabaya metropolitan area, according to the latest official estimate, Surabaya is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jakarta
Jakarta (; , Betawi language, Betawi: ''Jakartè''), officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta (; ''DKI Jakarta'') and formerly known as Batavia, Dutch East Indies, Batavia until 1949, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia and an autonomous region at the provincial level. Lying on the northwest coast of Java, the world's List of islands by population, most populous island, Jakarta is the List of cities in ASEAN by population, largest metropole in Southeast Asia and serves as the diplomatic capital of ASEAN. The Special Region has a status equivalent to that of a Provinces of Indonesia, province and is bordered by two other provinces: West Java to the south and east; and Banten to the west. Its coastline faces the Java Sea to the north, and it shares a maritime border with Lampung to the west. Jakarta metropolitan area, Jakarta's metropolitan area is List of ASEAN country subdivisions by GDP, ASEAN's second largest economy after Singapore. In 2023, the city's Gros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manggarai Railway Station
Manggarai Station (MRI) is a railway station at Manggarai, Tebet, South Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. At present, it serves primarily as a transit station for KRL Commuterline's Bogor Line, Cikarang Loop Line, and Soekarno–Hatta Airport Rail Link; The Bukit Duri depot is located at the south side of the station, it also serves as a storage for intercity trains before they go to or stations for their departure. Currently, the station is undergoing development and will feature three levels. After its completion, Manggarai will be the largest railway station in Indonesia; It will not only serve commuter trains, but it will also serve as the starting point for inter-city trains as well as the Soekarno–Hatta Airport Rail Link. Hence, the station will replace Gambir as the terminus for most intercity trains in 2025. There will also be a housing complex, a commercial complex, and a 5-star hotel surrounding the station. History 20th century The region of Manggarai has al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 Asian Financial Crisis
The 1997 Asian financial crisis gripped much of East Asia, East and Southeast Asia during the late 1990s. The crisis began in Thailand in July 1997 before spreading to several other countries with a ripple effect, raising fears of a worldwide economic meltdown due to financial contagion. However, the recovery in 1998–1999 was rapid, and worries of a meltdown quickly subsided. Originating in Thailand, where it was known as the ''Tom yum, Tom Yum Kung crisis'' () on 2 July, it followed the financial collapse of the Thai baht after the Thai government was forced to floating currency, float the baht due to lack of list of circulating currencies, foreign currency to support its currency fixed exchange rate, peg to the U.S. dollar. Capital flight ensued almost immediately, beginning an international chain reaction. At the time, Thailand had acquired a burden of foreign debt. As the crisis spread, other Southeast Asian countries and later Japan and South Korea saw slumping currencies, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
