Serayu is an economy-class train running twice a day between in Banyumas and in Central Jakarta via South Java railway line. The train was previously known as Cepat Sidareja, Cipuja, and Citrajaya. The name Serayu is derived from the Serayu River, which the train crosses twice on its journey
History Opening as a Patas The start of Serayu train history is called Patas Bandung-Jakarta at its inauguration in 1950s. Based on 1965 train schedule, the train runs 4 times vice-versa. In 1978, PJKA rearranged the train schedule and the Patas Bandung-Jakarta train extended to Banjar and renamed to Patas Banjar-Manggarai.
Opening as a Cepat On 1980s, PJKA rearranged to Sidareja and Patas Bandung-Jakarta renamed to Cepat Sidareja.
Rebranding, extension and additional stop stations In the 15 November 1990, PJKA rearranged to Kroya and Cepat Sidareja were rebranded to Serayu and thirteen years later (in 2013) the route was extended to Purwokerto and adding stopping stations, namely Cikarang (since 1 March 2022) and Kebasen (since 18 December 2024).
Route
The Serayu train runs four times daily, twice per direction, following the route.
Current + Station nameDistance from (km)Location Previous station Purwokerto Regency/Cities ProvincePurwokerto—BanyumasCentral JavaKebasen14.359Kroya12.80827.167CilacapMaos12.69839.865Jeruklegi13.60753.472Gandrungmangun22.43075.902Sidareja7.39683.298Banjar35.676118.974BanjarWest JavaCiamis22.273141.247CiamisTasikmalaya18.503159.750TasikmalayaCipeundeuy35.655195.405GarutCibatu20.907216.312Leles10.671226.983Kiaracondong42.836269.819BandungCimahi13.167282.986CimahiPurwakarta43.887326.873PurwakartaCikampek19.063345.936KarawangKarawang21.297367.233Cikarang19.421386.654Bekasi RegencyBekasi16.737403.391BekasiJatinegara14.802418.193East JakartaJakartaPasar Senen5.605423.798Central Jakarta Notes: Termini. Morning schedule only. Stop only on the route to Pasar Senen.
Planned Starting from 1 February, Serayu train will be stop at station below. + Station nameLocationNote Regency/Cities ProvinceBojongCiamisWest JavaMorning schedule to Pasar Senen only.ManonjayaTasikmalayaAwipariNight schedule to Purwokerto only.RajapolahTasikmalaya RegencyNight schedule to Pasar Senen only.CiawiCirahayuMorning schedule to Purwokerto only.BumiwaluyaGarutNight schedule to Pasar Senen only.NagregBandung RegencyMorning schedule to Pasar Senen only.BandungBandungto get on and off passengers.CilameWest BandungNight schedule to Purwokerto only.SasaksaatMorning schedule to Pasar Senen and night schedule to Purwokerto.MaswatiNight schedule to Pasar Senen only.
Incidents On 25 October 1995, the Galuh (name at that time) train coupled with the Kahuripan derailed around Cirahayu. This incident resulted in many trains falling into a ravine and two locomotives being severely damaged and requiring extensive maintenance. The majority of the dead and injured were from the carriages that fell into the ravine. On 16 October 2024, two pedestrians consisting of a father and child were hit by a Serayu train when they were about to cross the tracks between Kiaracondong and Gedebage Stations. At the time of the incident, the child forced himself to cross and did not realize that a train was passing directly. The child and father was taken to the hospital but his life lost.
External links Official website of PT Kereta Api Indonesia
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