Panoramic Series
| Panoramic | |
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 Panoramic and Kawis Bali which are combined with Serayu as off-duty trains, 2023 | |
 Panoramic Interior in the Parahyangan | |
| Stock type | passenger railroad car |
| In service | 2022-Present |
| Manufacturer | PT Kereta Api Indonesia (assembled using 1999 and 2001 executive trains produced by PT INKA) |
| Assembly | Surabaya Gubeng Development Center |
| Constructed |
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| Entered service | 25 September 2022 |
| Fleet numbers |
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| Owners | Kereta Api Indonesia |
| Operators | KAI Wisata |
| Depots | Bandung (BD) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Light steel |
| Car length | 20,920 mm (22 yd 2 ft 8 in) |
| Width | 2,990 mm (3 yd 0 ft 10 in) |
| Height | 3,810 mm (4 yd 0 ft 6 in) |
| Floor height | 1,000 mm (1 yd 0 ft 3 in) |
| Entry | Compatible high platform |
| Doors | A pair on each side |
| Wheel diameter | 774 mm (2 ft 6.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 14,000 mm (15 yd 0 ft 11 in) |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Weight | 35,200 kilograms (77,600 lb) |
| Axle load | 8,800 kilograms (19,400 lb) |
| UIC classification | 2'2' |
| Bogies | TB 1014 |
| Braking system(s) | Compressed air (Westinghouse) |
| Coupling system | Janney |
| Seating | 38 seats arranged 2-2 seats can recline and rotate |
| Track gauge | 1067 mm |
Panoramic train is a large-glass sunroof passenger train which is a modification of the executive train by the Surabaya Gubeng in 2022. The Panoramic train service is operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia and its subsidiary, KAI Wisata.[1] Currently, panoramic train used by the Argo Wilis-Turangga (Bandung-Surabaya Gubeng), Parahyangan (Gambir-Bandung), Papandayan (Gambir-Garut), and Parahyangan (Gambir-Banjar).
History
[edit]The "Panoramic" train was introduced on 25 September 2022, at an open house event at the Surabaya Gubeng. According to Joni Martinus, Public Relations Officer of PT KAI, the panoramic train was designed to meet the needs of tourists seeking a more expansive view of Java's natural landscapes. By modifying an old executive train, the Surabaya Gubeng transformed the train's walls into glass panels.[2]
Design
[edit]This train has a capacity of 38 seats, with large, see-through glass windows on both sides and a roof that extends from front to back with an automatic opening and closing system for more freedom to enjoy the scenery. The train also features a sunroof.[2] The facilities on this train include luggage racks, mini bar, air conditioner (AC), television, electric plug, blankets, pillows, soft seats that can be adjusted as desired, Wi-Fi, as well as one free heavy meal and snack.
The "Panoramic" train series is served daily on intercity train services on the southern Java line, namely the Parahyangan train with the Gambir–Bandung, the Papandayan train with the Gambir–Garut, the Pangandaran train with the Gambir–Banjar, the Argo Wilis and the Turangga train with the Bandung–Surabaya Gubeng.
KAI Wisata, a subsidiary of KAI in the railway-based tourism sector, also provides Panoramic train rentals for tourism purposes.
Service
[edit]Here's train that use the Panoramic train sets:
- Argo Wilis and Turangga, between Bandung and Surabaya Gubeng[3]
- Parahyangan, between Gambir and Bandung[4]
- Papandayan, between Gambir and Garut[5]
- Pangandaran, between Gambir and Banjar[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "KAI Wisata - Beranda". kaiwisata.id. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ a b Utomo, Deny Prasetyo. "Segera Meluncur, KAI Punya Kereta Panoramic yang Mirip di Luar Negeri". detikTravel (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Tarif Khusus Kereta Panoramic dan Priority Mulai Rp 100.000". Tempo (in Indonesian). 24 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ Laucereno, Sylke Febrina. "Kereta Panoramic Argo Parahyangan Ada Setiap Hari, Cek di Sini Jadwalnya". detikfinance (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ a b Darmawan, A.P.; Dzulfaroh, A.N. (2024-01-24). "Ada Kereta Panoramic dalam Rangkaian KA Pangandaran dan KA Papandayan, Simak Tarifnya". Kompas.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.