''Argo Semeru'' ('')'' is an executive and sleeper carriage class train that operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia in

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which run between Gambir Station (GMR)– Surabaya Gubeng Station (SGU) via and . The train travels in approximately 10 hours and 22 minutes. The ''Argo Semeru'' train was launched on 1 June 2023, to coincide with the implementation of the train travel chart of 2023 (Gapeka 2023). Unlike the Bima train which serves on an evening schedule, the Argo Semeru train serves on a morning schedule.

Etymology

The word ''Argo'' ( Javanese for ''mountain'') is a brand name of superior executive train services by PT Kereta Api Indonesia. The word of ''Semeru'' is derived from

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, the highest peak in

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List of station

Accidents and incidents

* On 17 October 2023, in Kulon Progo, between Wates and Sentolo stations, this train derailed. In the same time from the opposite direction, the Argo Wilis hit the side of the Argo Semeru, injuring 31 people. *On 7 September 2024, A truck loaded with

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was hit by the ''Argo Semeru'' train at a train crossing without a door bar in Dusun Bayem Kalang, Kampung Keras Wetan, Geneng, Ngawi. Two people were seriously injured in the accident. https://www.detik.com/jatim/berita/d-7529615/truk-muat-garam-tertabrak-ka-argo-semeru-di-ngawi-2-orang-luka-berat#aevp

Gallery

File:KA 17 Argo Semeru.jpg, ''Argo Semeru'' passing through Gombong Station File:Indonesian's New Compartment Suites Train (T1 0 08 02 ML).jpg, Sleeper carriage operated by Bima and Argo Semeru trains

References

{{Train-stub Passenger rail transport in Indonesia Rail transport in Indonesia Railway services introduced in 2023