Kedung Sepur (or Kedungsepur) is a commuter rail line in Central Java, Indonesia operated by Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), serving Semarang Poncol Station (in Semarang)–Ngrombo Station (in Grobogan Regency) route and vice versa. The service name is taken from initials of cities and regencies forming Semarang metropolitan area: Kendal, Demak, Ungaran, Salatiga, Semarang, and Purwodadi.

Kedung Sepur

Kedung Sepur in Ngrombo Station
Overview
StatusOperating
OwnerDirectorate General of Railways, Ministry of Transportation
LocaleOperational Area IV Semarang
Termini
Stations8
Service
TypeCommuter rail
Operator(s)Kereta Api Indonesia
Rolling stockMCW 302 Series DMU
History
Opened28 September 2014 (2014-09-28)
Technical
Line length60 km (37 mi)
CharacterAt-grade
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Route map

SMC
Semarang Poncol Kereta Api Indonesia Trans Semarang
SMT
Semarang Tawang Kereta Api Indonesia Trans Semarang
former line to Semarang Tanjung Emas
Semarang East Flood Canal
former line to Jurnatan and Juwana
ATA
Alastua
BBG
Brumbung
Tegowanu
GUB
Gubug
KGT
Karangjati
SDI
Sedadi
NBO
Ngrombo Kereta Api Indonesia
former line to Gundih and Purwodadi

This train service operates using MCW 302 Series Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) made by Nippon Sharyo which is planned for the operation of Kualanamu Airport Rail Link Services. However, this plan was canceled because Kualanamu Airport Rail Link Services was already operating using a new DMU made by Woojin from South Korea which arrived in North Sumatra at the same time.

History

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Kedung Sepur was first operated on 28 September 2014 coincide with the anniversary of KAI, serving Weleri Station to Gubug.[1] Due to the lack of enthusiasts at the time, the service was moved to Semarang Poncol-Ngrombo route starting on 1 February 2015.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nurdin, Nazar (2014). "KAI Semarang Luncurkan KA Komuter Kedung Sepur". Kompas.com. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  2. ^ detikNews (2015). "Kurang Peminat, Rute KA Kedungsepur Diubah Mulai Februari". Detik.com. Retrieved 7 April 2021.