Majapahit Train
Majapahit Train is a nonsubsidized Economy Class train that serves the main route from Malang to Jakarta. This express train connects Malang Kota Baru Station and Jakarta Pasar Senen Station through Semarang Tawang Station. Passengers who take the train will enjoy the beautiful scenery during the trip, as the train is passing by the North Coast Road or Jalur Pantai Utara (Pantura) along Pekalongan and Semarang, Demak, Grobogan, and Solo-Madiun.
As arranged by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (persero), Majapahit Train runs only one round-trip per day. Taking about 15 hours and 38 minutes long, the train leaves Malang Kota Baru Station at 06:30 pm and arrives at Jakarta Pasar Senen Station by 10:08 am on the next day. From Jakarta Pasar Senen Station, the train departs at 06:15 pm and arrives at Malang Kota Baru Station by 10:05 am on the next day, which means the train takes 15 hours and 50 minutes long trip.
During the trip from Malang to Jakarta and vice versa, Majapahit Train halts at some stations. They are Malang Kota Lama Station, Kepanjen Station, Wlingi Station, Blitar Station, Tulungagung Station, Kediri Station, Nganjuk Station, Madiun Station, Paron Station, Kedunggalar Station, Walikukun Station, Solo Jebres Station, Semarang Tawang Station, Pekalongan Station, Tegal Station, and Prujakan Cirebon Station. However, the train heading to Pasar Senen also stops at Jatinegara Station. And the train heading to Malang Kota Baru Station also stops at Sragen Station, right before entering Walikukun Station.
Majapahit Train is a Non-PSO (public service obligation) Economy Class train. Hence, they provide better facilities than other trains of the same type. Each passenger car is equipped with two units of AC, a restroom, 64-80 seats covered by a leather material with a 2-2 arrangement, electrical sockets, small table, and luggage storage. Passengers can also buy lunch or dinner in the buffet car. Besides, they can also get foods and drink on their seats with attendant services.
Interesting Information about Majapahit Train
The Origin of the Name
The train is named after Majapahit, the widely known empire in Indonesia that thrived in Central Java from 1293 till 1500. History recognizes the Hindu-Budha Empire as one of the biggest kingdoms in Indonesia. Apparently, the greatness of empire has inspired the naming of Majapahit Train.
History of the Train
Before operating under the name of Majapahit Train, the train has two former names—Senja Kediri and Singosari. Senja Kediri Train started its operation from 5 December 2009 to 1 March 2012, serving business class for Kediri – Semarang – Pasar Senen route. Later it expanded to Tulungagung route since December 23th 2009. Singosari was then officially launched on 1 March 2012 to replace Senja Kediri, before changing its name to Majapahit on 21 September of 2012.
The Sponsored Train
Majapahit Train draws a series of cars produced by PT INKA. It becomes the third train ordered by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (persero) with Indonesia Ministry of Transportation as the sponsor, but without subsidy from the Government.