Serayu is an economy-class train running twice a day between in

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and in

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via South Java railway line. The train was previously known as Cepat Sidareja, Cipuja, and Citrajaya. The name Serayu is derived from the

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, which the train crosses twice on its journey

History

Opening as a Patas

The start of Serayu train history is called Patas Bandung-Jakarta at its inauguration in 1950s. Based on 1965 train schedule, the train runs 4 times vice-versa. In 1978, PJKA rearranged the train schedule and the Patas Bandung-Jakarta train extended to Banjar and renamed to Patas Banjar-Manggarai.

Opening as a Cepat

On 1980s, PJKA rearranged to Sidareja and Patas Bandung-Jakarta renamed to Cepat Sidareja.

Rebranding, extension and additional stop stations

In the 15 November 1990, PJKA rearranged to Kroya and Cepat Sidareja were rebranded to Serayu and thirteen years later (in 2013) the route was extended to Purwokerto and adding stopping stations, namely Cikarang (since 1 March 2022) and Kebasen (since 18 December 2024).

Route

The Serayu train runs four times daily, twice per direction, following the route.

Current

Notes: : Termini. : Morning schedule only. : Stop only on the route to Pasar Senen.

Planned

Starting from 1 February, Serayu train will be stop at station below.

Incident

* On 25 October 1995, the Galuh (name at that time) train coupled with the

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derailed around Cirahayu. This incident resulted in many trains falling into a ravine and two locomotives being severely damaged and requiring extensive maintenance. The majority of the dead and injured were from the carriages that fell into the ravine. * On 16 October 2024, two pedestrians consisting of a father and child were hit by a Serayu train when they were about to cross the tracks between Kiaracondong and Gedebage Stations. At the time of the incident, the child forced himself to cross and did not realize that a train was passing directly. The child and father was taken to the hospital but his life lost.

External links

*
Official website of PT Kereta Api Indonesia

References

{{reflist 1985 establishments in Indonesia Passenger rail transport in Indonesia Railway services introduced in 1985 Transport in Java Transport in Central Java Transport in Jakarta