Kaligung Train

Kaligung Train

Kaligung Train is a mid-range commercial local train service. This economy class plus AC serves the Semarang Poncol - Brebes route, Semarang Poncol - Tegal, and vice versa. This train is under the auspices of Operation IV Regional Semarang. Every day, Kaligung trains have an average of 3,200 passengers per day. The name "Kaligung" is taken from the name of the river in Tegal, "Kali Gung".

The Kaligung train serves 5 round trips a day. This train will take 230 km for about 2 hours 25 minutes. Usually, the train will go at speeds of 50-100 km/h. Specifically for the purpose of Brebes, there are two choices of departure, which are at 05.01 and 08.55. While for the destination of Tegal, there are three departures, 14.00, 16.35 and 19.40. For the reverse route, departures from Brebes are available at 04.00, 10.00, and 12.15. Finally, departures from Tegal are available at 16.50 and 20.35.

As an AC plus economy train, Kaligung Train imposes a fixed ticket tariff of Rp 50,000. Later, passengers will be facilitated with 2 - 2 seat formation (according to the 2016 economic train renewal). There are also entertainment and catering facilities on the dining cart. Not to forget, there are also toilets and disability services available.

Interesting Info about The Kaligung Train

Kaligung Train which is a medium-range commercial train has some interesting facts, along with its reviews: Starting operations in 1999, Kaligung Train initially used the KRD MCW fleet which provided business and economy class services. However, now the Kaligung Train uses the fourteenth train car bought directly by PT KAI. Generally, booking a public train ticket can be made on the D-90 trip. However, Kaligung Train passengers can only book on the D-30 trip. This fact also makes the Kaligung train unique and different from other train names.