Taksaka

Taksaka
Taksaka train 44 in Karawang Station heading to Yogyakarta, 2025
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusOperational (regular & addition)
LocaleOperational Area VI Yogyakarta Operational Area I Jakarta
First service19 September 1999
Current operatorKereta Api Indonesia
Route
TerminiGambir
Yogyakarta
Distance travelled512 km (318 mil)
Average journey time6 hours 8 minutes
Service frequency3x daily each way (morning, noon, & night)
Train numbers
  • 43-48 (regular)
  • 7007-7010 (addition)
On-board services
Classesexecutive & luxury
Seating arrangements
  • 50 seats arranged 2-2 (executive class)
  • 26 seats arranged 1-2 (luxury class)
Sleeping arrangementsthe seats can be rotated and can be reclined up to 140° (luxury class)
Catering facilitiesOn-board cafe and trolley service
Observation facilitiesThe duplex panoramic glass, with blinds, heat insulating laminated layer
Entertainment facilitiesfree Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, USB, Passenger information system, etc
Technical
Rolling stockCC206
Track gauge1.067 mm
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph) to 120 km/h (75 mph)

The Taksaka train (Indonesian: Kereta Api Taksaka) is a passenger inter-city operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia, launched on 19 September 1999. The train runs between Gambir (GMR) and Yogyakarta (YK) via Purwokerto (PWT).

There are three daily trips (morning, noon, and night), travelling 512 kilometers (318 miles) in 6 hours 8 minutes with stops at Cirebon, Purwokerto, Kroya (night schedule only), and Kebumen (noon schedule only). Taksaka is the which as non-Argo from another named the "Argo" based from Mountain train with fastest travel from Jakarta Gambir to Yogyakarta.

Mythology

Name of Taksaka begin from the dragon based Mahabharata The epic tells that the dragon was the son of the Goddess Kadru and Kasyapa who lived in Nagaloka with his other brothers, namely Basuki, Antaboga, and others. Taksaka also killing the King arikesit of Hastinapura after Parikesit took the snake carcass with an arrow and hung it around Samiti's neck. After that from the Mahabharata book, Samiti's son, Sang Srenggi was angry about the incident and cursed Parikesit to die from a snakebite seven days after the curse was uttered. However, Samiti was disappointed because his son had cursed Parikesit. Not holding back, Sang Srenggi sent Taksaka to kill King Parikesit.

Operational History

Taksaka (1999–2016)

On 19 September 1999, the Taksaka train was launched by Kereta Api Indonesia, from Gambir to Yogyakarta and vice versa.

Initially, the Taksaka train was operated using former the Argo Lawu train sets because at that time it operated using executive train rakes formerly from the Argo Muria. In addition, the Taksaka train sometimes operates using executive class coaches made in 1998 by INKA, which were first used by the Argo Dwipangga.

While the Argo Lawu and Argo Dwipangga operate using INKA passenger coaches manufactured in 2016, several trips on the Taksaka train operate using the Argo Lawu consists manufactured in 2008 and glass airplane window coaches from the Argo Dwipangga manufactured in 1984 and 1986.

Taksaka (2018–present)

In 2018, this train for regular trips has been using the first generation stainless steel executive trains manufactured by PT INKA. The Luxury class were added on 26 May 2019.

From 23 September 2022 to 18 January 2024. the Taksaka train was branded with "Hype Trip" theme, in an effort to attract Millennials and the Generation Z passengers.

On 18 January 2024, the Taksaka train was upgraded with the 2nd Generation Stainless Steel (also known as a New Generation), thus ending Hype Trip theme.

Train class

The Taksaka train has 416 seats across two classes: Luxury Class and Executive Class, with eight cars for Executive Class, and two cars for Luxury Class. There is also a car for a restaurant and dining.

Stations served

On 1 February 2025, following the enactment of new train travel chart 2025, the Taksaka train has used with the new generation stainless steel for all three daily trips.

Accident and incidents

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Genap Berusia 24 Tahun, Ini Sejarah KA Taksaka Primadona Kaum Milenial". merdeka.com (in Indonesian). 2023-09-19. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  2. ↑ "Nama Kereta Api Indonesia Ternyata Diambil dari Satwa Mitologi Nusantara: Mulai dari Macan Hingga Ular" (in Indonesian). 7 August 2024.
  3. ↑ Farahdiba Regar, Rachel (30 December 2022). "Asal-usul Taksaka, Nama Kereta Api Paling Populer dalam Kisah Mahabharata". Tempo.co. Jakarta. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "KAI Luncurkan Kereta Sleeper Baru, Luxury 2" (Press release). Bandung: PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero). Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  5. ↑ Arnani, Mela. Galih, Bayu (ed.). "Mengenal Kemewahan KA Luxury 2, Ini Fasilitas dan Jadwal Keberangkatan". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  6. ↑ Hendartyo, Muhammad (2019-05-27). Setiawan, Kodrat (ed.). "Kereta Sleeper Luxury 2 Berfasilitas Mewah Tiketnya Rp 750 Ribu". Tempo.co (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  7. ↑ antaranews.com (2022-09-23). "KAI luncurkan Hype Trip Taksaka, sasar penumpang milenial". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  8. ↑ Mustika, Syanti (23 September 2022). "KA Taksaka Hype Trip, Bisa Ngopi Enak, Atau Main Game". detikcom. Jakarta: Trans Media. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  9. ↑ Adryamarthanino, Verelladevanka (18 January 2024). "KA Taksaka Resmi Gunakan Rangkaian Baja Nirkarat Generasi Baru". Kompas.com. Jakarta: KG Media. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  10. ↑ "Asal-usul Taksaka, Nama Kereta Api Paling Populer dalam Kisah Mahabharata". Tempo (in Indonesian). 30 December 2022. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  11. ↑ "Jadwal Kereta Api Taksaka" (in Indonesian). 19 April 2015.
  12. ↑ Silaban, Martha Warta (2024-09-25). "Kronologi Kecelakaan Kereta Taksaka dan Truk di Perlintasan Sentolo-Rewulu". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  13. ↑ Media, Kompas Cyber (2024-09-25). "Kecelakaan Kereta Taksaka Vs Truk Molen di Bantul, Sopir Masih Diperiksa". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-09-25.