Kahuripan Train

Kahuripan Train

Kahuripan Train is a special Economy Class service presented by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) under Madiun Operation Area VII. This train runs the route from Bandung to Blitar and vice versa. Since its first operation on 26 July of 1995, the train has been connecting the two cities through Kiarancondong Station (Bandung) and Blitar Station. Kahuripan Train serves Bandung-Blitar trip one time each day. With an average speed of 70 to 100 kilometers per hour, it takes approximately 14.5 hours to cover the distance between the two cities. The train departs from Blitar Station at 12.10 pm and arrives at Kiarancondong Station at 02.42 am. From Kiarancondong Station, the train leaves at 08.10 pm and arrives at 08.21 am on the next day, after 14 hours and 21 minutes trip. During a round-trip between Bandung to Blitar, Kahuripan Train stops at 21 stations. They are Kiarancondong Station, Cibatu station, Cipeundeuy Station, Tasikmalaya Station, Ciamis Station, Banjar Station, Maos Station, Gombong Station, Kutoarjo Station, Wates Station, Lempuyangan Station, Klaten Station, Purwosari Station, Paron Station, Madiun Station, Caruban Station, Baron Station, Kertosono Station, Kediri Station, Tulungagung Station, and Blitar Station. Regarding the facility, Kahuripan Train offers comfortable and clean cars; the seats are covered with leather. Each car has two units of AC to keep the room cool. At the end of each car, there is a restroom equipped with a shower, toilet, and wash basin. In every four seats, there are two electrical sockets which passengers can share. Passengers can also put their stuff, food, or drink on the small table by the window. Furthermore, baggage racks are also provided right above the seats. For those who want to grab a meal, lunch or dinner can be bought from attendants, or train restaurant with more menu options. However, to get the meal, passengers need to pay an extra 84.000 IDR ticket per person.

Interesting Information about Kahuripan Train

Series of Changes

Kahuripan Train has operated since 26 July of 1995. At the beginning of the service, the train served Kediri-Bandung-Jakarta routes through Pasar Senen Station. During the operation, several changes were made. In the mid of 1995, Kahuripan Train excluded Pasar Senen Station but kept Kediri-Bandung route. The next change was made when Kahuripan Train started to serve Kediri-Padalarang route. Not long after that, Kediri-Kiarancondong was added as the train's new route. Accordant to the new railway schedule (Gapeka) since March 2017, Kahuripan Train's latest route became longer—from Kiarancondong Station to Blitar Station and vice versa. In 2013, the fare was 100.000 IDR but reduced to 90.000 IDR after a few months. Starting April 2016, the ticket fare was cut off from 90.000 IDR to 86.000 IDR due to the implementation of PSO (Public Service Obligation). The current ticket fare is even cheaper—84.000 IDR per person.

The Train Series

Kahuripan Train uses two types of locomotive: CC201 and CC203. For the latest model, the train chain consists of one Locomotive CC201/CC203, six cars for AC Economy Class, one restaurant, generator, luggage storage, and one empty car—used to prevent accident. With this arrangement, Kahuripan Train can carry up to 800 - 1000 passengers every day.