Tegal Bahari Train

Tegal Bahari Train

Tegal Bahari Train is a combination of Executive and Economy AC train service provided by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) through Operation Area 3 Cirebon. The train has been in operation since 2007, specifically carrying passengers from Tegal Station to Gambir Jakarta Station, and vice versa. Pulling Executive class cars, the train caters to a large number of passengers, three round-trips each day.

As the train combines Executive and Economy class, Tegal Bahari Train provides different facilities and services according to the class. Passengers who travel on budget can buy an Economy class ticket for Rp95,000 to Rp125,000. The fare mainly depends on the selected subclass, which refers to the seating position inside the passenger car. The facilities in economy class include air conditioning, LCD TVs for entertainment, modern toilets, cabin baggage, leather-covered seats arranged permanently in 2-2 configuration, two power plugs just below the window, and a meal service offered in a dining cart.

On the other hand, passengers who prefer a more comfortable trip can buy the Executive class ticket for Rp165,000 to Rp200,000. With the ticket, passengers are entitled to receive the highest service offered by Tegal Bahari Train. In terms of facilities, the Executive Class provides more comfortable and more private seats, just like airplane seats. The seat can be adjusted according to your preferable position. On each seat, each passenger is provided with a reading lamp, a folding table, a power plug, a pillow, and a blanket. Executive class passenger luggage is also more exclusive, bringing the same concept as aircraft luggage.

Tegal Bahari Train serves three round trips each day. In the morning, the Tegal Bahari Pagi (morning train) departs at 09.40 am from Gambir Jakarta Station and at 05.40 am from Tegal Station. Tegal Bahari Siang (daytime train) departs at 11.00 am from Gambir Jakarta Station and at 14:50 pm from Tegal Station. Lastly, the night train departs from Gambir Jakarta Station at 19:45 pm and from Tegal Station at 17.00 pm. It takes about 4.5 to 5 hours to cover the distance between Tegal Station and Gambir Jakarta Station.

On its way, this train stops at main stations, i.e., Brebes Station, Tanjung Station, Losari Station, Babakan Station, Cirebon Station, Jatibarang Station, Haurgeulis Station, and Bekasi Station.

Interesting Information about Tegal Bahari Train

The History of the train

The predecessor of the Tegal Bahari Train is Tegal Cirebon Ekpres which commenced it operation on July 25, 2007. From October 4, 2014, the train service was divided into two, i.e., Tegal Bahari Train that served a round trip between Gambir Station -Tegal Station, and Cirebon Ekpres Train with a shorter route, Gambir-Cirebon. On its first operation, Tegal Bahari Train was beautifully designed in batik Tegalan motif, both on the interior and exterior. From October 18 to December 8, 2016, the train only served Executive class.

The Train Series

In carrying the passengers, Tegal Bahari Train pulls 10-12 cars, consisting of a CC206 Locomotive car from Dipo Induk Cirebon, one cargo car, three to four Economy Plus passenger cars, one dining car, three to four Executive passenger cars, and one generator car. The majority of its cars are the latest livery, which are usually used interchangeably with Cirebon Ekspres Train or Argo Jati Train (specifically for Executive class).