Indonesia’s slightly strange LUXURY train is great...

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  • čas přidán 23. 01. 2024
  • Today I'm making a visit to Indonesia, and trying out one of their many Eksekutif Luxury trains! But there are quite a few strange things about the journey, so join me as we take a look. :)
    Thumbnail image - by Andra Radithya - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
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    Journey Details:
    Origin: Jakarta Gambir
    Destination: Yogyakarta
    Company: Kereta Api Indonesia
    Train: KAI CC206 + INKA K1 2018 Stainless Steel Carriages
    Accommodation: Eksekutif Luxury Recliner (1st+)
    Distance: 512 kilometres / 318 miles
    Price: 1,135,000 Rp (£59.10 / €69.10 / $74.40)
    Time: 6 hours 8 minutes, arrived on-time
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Komentáře • 923

  • @rakandzakwan6402
    @rakandzakwan6402 Před 4 měsíci +601

    10:43 the crew on the roof of the train was filling up water for the toilet. The water are stored in the water tank on the train roof so the water can flow with gravity to the toilet and the tap.
    16:25 That's rigid catenary. The reason why the Yogyakarta station use rigid catenary is because the limited space due to the roof of the platform.
    Anyway, congrats for the experience of the train. Well done video as expected.

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +69

      Aha, very good point. Thanks!

    • @RlesCha-vv7qf
      @RlesCha-vv7qf Před 3 měsíci +2

      sheldon cooper will approve this video

    • @kuarifu
      @kuarifu Před měsícem +2

      Bro ur english is on the toppest tier bro.

    • @kuarifu
      @kuarifu Před měsícem

      @@RlesCha-vv7qf Haha.. a lot of science happens on the train! 😆

  • @apufirdous2909
    @apufirdous2909 Před 4 měsíci +510

    The way you pronounce "Indomaret, Gondangdia,Jatinegara,manggarai" is on point 🌹

    • @obludaoblada1740
      @obludaoblada1740 Před 4 měsíci +28

      Yes it is rare to have a foreigner that actually capable of learning how to pronounce things correctly, rather than just cower behind "I'm sorry I may have butchered the name"..

    • @soisaus564
      @soisaus564 Před 3 měsíci +1

      yeah but he says it so aggresively it would be better off to not try doing it
      or better yet he can try to adjust how to say it
      in fact it kind of sounds japanese

    • @vampireapologist
      @vampireapologist Před 3 měsíci +7

      I understand that his pronunciation is better than the average foreigner, but it's an overstatement to say that it's "on point."

    • @griffonboi
      @griffonboi Před 3 měsíci +5

      @@obludaoblada1740 ​ @soisaus564 damned if you do, damned if you don't.... duality of man.

    • @chacharicha4603
      @chacharicha4603 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Dia aslinya orng bekasi

  • @KatMarBax
    @KatMarBax Před 4 měsíci +734

    “Soggy omelette sandwich and two sad looking sausages” 😭😭😭

    • @rapemap
      @rapemap Před 4 měsíci +3

      😅

    • @zupsee691
      @zupsee691 Před 4 měsíci +38

      What is seen is not always provided, even the cleanliness of the country can be said to be good and not so bad😊

    • @raics101
      @raics101 Před 4 měsíci

      Funnily enough, that's exactly the way my neighbor described a drunken threesome he once participated in. I elected not to inquire about any details.

    • @mr.fatcatnewsitti8534
      @mr.fatcatnewsitti8534 Před 4 měsíci +21

      8:49 here the clip

    • @xiraoit9342
      @xiraoit9342 Před 4 měsíci +80

      ​@@diraputrya7672 itu bukan karena apa, tapi karena Orang Asean tidak ada budaya memakan roti lapis dan sosis. Jadinya dibuat seadanya / cenderung asal²an.

  • @andrisaputra333
    @andrisaputra333 Před 4 měsíci +620

    with that price, you can buy an entry level phone. that shows a lot about country's average financial capabilities

    • @ChemySh
      @ChemySh Před 4 měsíci +116

      a more fitting comparison would be plane ticket prices... this train ticket costs slightly above budget airline prices (Jakarta-Jogja route). Sure, the plane seats are less comfortable, but it's only an hour travel time. Unless you have special medical conditions, there's no real reason to take this train over a plane.

    • @Charlizzie
      @Charlizzie Před 4 měsíci +144

      @@ChemySh "budget airline prices (Jakarta-Jogja route)"
      Lion Air...helll naw to the naw nawwww

    • @ChemySh
      @ChemySh Před 4 měsíci +27

      @@Charlizzie there's still Super Air Jet and Citylink :D equally uncomfortable seats, but less delays

    • @apufirdous2909
      @apufirdous2909 Před 4 měsíci +28

      The nature of this country is super rich.they don't need to import anything from outside.that's why everything is cheap! Your country is Expensive because you import everything..

    • @lunascomments3024
      @lunascomments3024 Před 4 měsíci +20

      @@Charlizzie I would take 6 hours than 1 hour journey with Lion Air delays.

  • @astawijaya788
    @astawijaya788 Před 4 měsíci +322

    this channel had big impact to the viewers, and of course many other channel to tried out indonesian railway. this video is straight up perfection

  • @letshighfive42
    @letshighfive42 Před 4 měsíci +1250

    keep in mind average salary in this country are somewhat low, so everyone who taking this train is considered as prestigious & respected.

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +208

      Thanks! I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

    • @Remaining1
      @Remaining1 Před 4 měsíci +11

      @@SuperalbsTravelsniceee

    • @andrewdipta69
      @andrewdipta69 Před 4 měsíci +168

      Nggk gitu juga bro. Org juga bodo amat situ mau pilih luxury atau ekonomi. Penumpang mikirnya jangan sampe ketinggalan kereta aja. Masalah tiket kelas apa itu udh disesuaikan ke kebutuhan masing2. Jadi bukan yang trs mau buat gaya2an atau dipandang. Karena nggk ada yag peduli situ mau naik luxury kek ekonomi kek. Dan juga banyak yg naik ekonomi atau eksekutif biasa bukan brarti nggk mampu beli yg kelas yang mewah.

    • @user-lh2gn6qh7j
      @user-lh2gn6qh7j Před 4 měsíci +19

      @@andrewdipta69 ada benernya juga. tapi kalau ekonomi emang ga senyaman eksekutif, kalau mau santai dikit beli eksekutif atau luxury. yg pastoacnya sama2 dingin banget.

    • @andrewdipta69
      @andrewdipta69 Před 4 měsíci +72

      @@user-lh2gn6qh7j Iya intinya tergantung individu masing2 kan brarti mau cari yg gimana. Nah komen utama si orang ini kan norak banget nyangkutpautin ke strata sosial dan gila hormat. Memalukan komennya dia itu. Pdhl kereta itu kan cuma slh satu opsintransportasi umum. Jadi orang naik juga karena butuh bepergian. Kecuali kalo semua kereta itu tipenya luxury semua dengan harga luxury itu, nah itu baru akan dengan sendirinya terjadi strata sosial. Otomatis orang yang naik moda transportasi kereta udah pasti identik dengan kesejahteraan kalo gitu kejadiannya. Lah ini kan enggak ya, jadi aneh aja komen si orang di atas yg sok2an pake bahasa inggris pula ini. Haha

  • @fooxybooy
    @fooxybooy Před 4 měsíci +194

    6.8K views in just 15 hours? dont miss the opportunity to have more indonesian railway reviews! you can try more type or service like BIMA's new generation carriage called "the compartment suites". one of the most prestigious service in PT KAI line

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +15

      So much more to come!

    • @rapemap
      @rapemap Před 4 měsíci +2

      @fooxybooy : ssshhhh... dont say that so blatantly ... we'll keep it silent, wont you? 😏

    • @anandasyahendar7293
      @anandasyahendar7293 Před 18 dny

      Anak2 abah nyebelin banget ya kayak gini

  • @thefastudio2020
    @thefastudio2020 Před 4 měsíci +213

    Argo dwipangga's recently using new trainset, launched at end of 2023 and start operating this january. Now the trains carried 3 luxury coach instead of one, and of course more comfortable & improved quality.

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +30

      That's great to hear! I will have to check it out one day. :)

  • @sadamandri
    @sadamandri Před 4 měsíci +113

    this is one of many more great luxury service in KAI, you have to try BIMA's compartment suites, now thats a real flagship service in entire country

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +20

      I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

    • @Saniekasmara
      @Saniekasmara Před 4 měsíci

      oh btw they launch the new gen of this luxury train and the review has been good so far@@SuperalbsTravels

    • @Charlizzie
      @Charlizzie Před 4 měsíci +1

      "BIMA's compartment suites", you mean Indonesia's Nightjet?

    • @use_ask
      @use_ask Před 4 měsíci +9

      @@Charlizzie yes it has similar color like the Nightjet but if you search up Indonesian railway history, the Bima train it self was a sleeper train in 60s and it was not just 1 car its a whole train just like Nightjet with blue color inspired from sleeper train on another country, and the Bima train it self was a reborn version of high end class train the Java Nacht Express in 30s under the Staatsspoorwegen (a Dutch East Indies state own company) management. But the sleeper service was ended in 80s and replaced with ordinary executive class, so now they tried to bring back the OG Bima with this compartment suites and yes they also couple it with day train service the Argo Semeru
      so its not just a copycat, it has its own history.

    • @vultschlange
      @vultschlange Před 2 měsíci

      @@Charlizzie why do you call every sleeper train a nightjet?

  • @ilhamrj2599
    @ilhamrj2599 Před 4 měsíci +69

    13:17,,, a lil bit of correction here… Indonesian didnt get to choose the narrow gauge of 1067. It was decided by the Dutch East Indies government.😅
    Thus the standard stays until today,some newer train line in Sulawesi already use wider gauge.

    • @rusticcloud3325
      @rusticcloud3325 Před 2 měsíci +11

      Actually there are different Dutch companies. Some chose 1435, others chose 1067. It was the Japanese that decided to remove all the 1435 tracks (and transferred it to somewhere else in SE Asia), leaving 1067 tracks for utility

    • @mariohasudungan9620
      @mariohasudungan9620 Před 2 měsíci +2

      ​@@rusticcloud3325transfer to thailand and myanmar but mostly to myanmar

  • @bilalsatria2
    @bilalsatria2 Před 4 měsíci +63

    Trains are named after figures mentioned in the video:
    10:12 Ciremai, travels from Semarang Tawang (recently added Bank Jateng for sponsorship reason) via Cirebon - Cikampek route to Bandung (hall) station, in executive and new image economy class.
    15:02 Serayu, travels from Purwokerto to (Jakarta) Pasar Senen, but instead via Cirebon, they are travel via Kroya - Bandung - Cikampek line with 106 seats of economy class (we like to called it knee battling seats or kursi adu dengkul). The reason of these seats are because serayu (and several full 106 seats economy class) is subsidized by indonesian government.
    These trains are very worthy to travel with it, especially morning Ciremai journey, because you can enjoy sea and mountain sceneries in one trip. Thanks for the honest review about our national railway!

  • @sinuforever2165
    @sinuforever2165 Před měsícem +10

    India hv to learn from these 😅

  • @user-kt6bz5um7m
    @user-kt6bz5um7m Před 4 měsíci +28

    I lived in Java, Indonesia for 8 years and first made the train trip you document in 1971. It was not luxurious then and took longer, arriving in the middle of the night. Certainly better now. Great video. Thanks.

  • @kilantravels
    @kilantravels Před 4 měsíci +48

    Everything has been said by the other commenters, so I just want to comment on how much I appreciate your attempt at pronouncing all those Indonesian names the right way when you don’t speak the language. You even know how to pronounce the C’s as “ch”; pronounce some of the E’s as schwa; and roll the R’s, not even people from neighboring Malaysia know how to do these. You must have done a great deal of research for this video. 👍 As a bonus, you even pronounce the name “Yogyakarta” the proper way when most of us Indonesians would just say “Jogja” instead 😁
    BTW apparently “Dwipangga” means “two mountains” and this refers to the two iconic volcanoes of Merapi and Merbabu in the region.

  • @kr46428
    @kr46428 Před 4 měsíci +17

    Nice one! Indonesia is sometimes overlooked, but the country seemed very clean and modern, and the scenery was spectacular. I really liked the bright green architecture of Stasiun Gambir.

    • @Ilyas-ty6cy
      @Ilyas-ty6cy Před 3 měsíci +7

      That why they are called silent giants. A big country with Economy level to make them become the member of the top G20, the powerhouse of Southeast Asia, but they never involved themself to outside political business. Make them invisible and overlooked.

    • @plusultra7258
      @plusultra7258 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Ilyas-ty6cy tbh you can only call yourself a powerhouse when your gdp per capita is at least above 40,000$.

    • @dimsky5355
      @dimsky5355 Před 29 dny

      ​@@plusultra7258 He said in southeast asia, we are a powerhouse for economy in SEA, but entering G20 member is also a prove for huge economy accomplishment.

  • @mariohasudungan9620
    @mariohasudungan9620 Před 4 měsíci +63

    We have improved alot since 2012, before 2012 it was a hell of the ride
    For the food yes it was sad food,if wanna have good meal yo have to chose night ride
    But now the meal is better since the carriage of argo dwipangga has been change to newer one on december 2023 following the other 1st class train such as argo lawu,taksaka/borobudur train,and argo bromo

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +5

      I agree! :)

    • @mariohasudungan9620
      @mariohasudungan9620 Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@SuperalbsTravels
      And one more thing,there was a class or should i say the worker class train before
      The train always carried farmer and labour passenger.This class is already dismantled around 2010.
      Well this class is so inhuman due too crowded and there is no ticketing system in this classes
      Just searched"kereta rangkasbitung jaman dulu" or "kereta lokal langsam"

  • @Helmyiansyah
    @Helmyiansyah Před 4 měsíci +67

    please do more reviews about indonesian railways! you've should try BIMA's new gen 1 compartment class, it has fantastic features and comfort! from gambir to surabaya gubeng!

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +3

      I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

  • @sioptimumpride
    @sioptimumpride Před 4 měsíci +60

    you should try BIMA's comparment suites class! you will surprised! great to see our railway at your reviews, we loves it sooo much!

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +9

      I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

  • @matrixsparkling
    @matrixsparkling Před 4 měsíci +51

    pleaseee make a review in BIMA's new compartment carriage! you will surprised with the ride quality & luxuriousness!

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +6

      I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

  • @faturrizki76
    @faturrizki76 Před 4 měsíci +44

    our railway has more luxurious service throughout the java island, so you can explore more and more! one of the service are BIMA's new compartment suite class, you should try it! its a worth for its price!

  • @micofrazzter
    @micofrazzter Před 4 měsíci +39

    you should tried the blue coach one, in BIMA train. we hope more videos about our railway! lovely!

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +2

      I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

  • @cauthelia
    @cauthelia Před 4 měsíci +43

    That's a CC206 looks great in the opening
    At minute 10:50
    The staff is refilling water supply for the carriage
    It's common for them to do that in the Cirebon Station for long journey train

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +5

      Thank you!

    • @hedirepo2549
      @hedirepo2549 Před 4 měsíci +2

      And the staff should do his work so quick as well. The train just stops for 3-5 minutes in every certain station.

    • @mahatirmuhammad7877
      @mahatirmuhammad7877 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I guess "Long Haul" is the correct word rather than "Long Journey"

  • @deepydope
    @deepydope Před 4 měsíci +51

    you need to try BIMA's new compartment coach! that is real flagship service in our railway. with 2M IDR per-person.

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +8

      I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

    • @IIIIIIlllllllIIILLL
      @IIIIIIlllllllIIILLL Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@SuperalbsTravelsTry the Indonesian high speed train. from china

  • @DWIKIALAMSYAH12
    @DWIKIALAMSYAH12 Před 4 měsíci +26

    we have another same-route service called "BIMA" train, and it has new class named "the luxury compartment". you should try it, it was the best in southeast asia as a whole!

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

  • @BlueFlames1999
    @BlueFlames1999 Před 4 měsíci +28

    dont forget to try compartment class suites on BIMA's train! thanks for visiting our country!

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

  • @RestuGalih
    @RestuGalih Před 4 měsíci +6

    Oh my gosh 🤩 you finally tried Indonesian trains, your channel and Nonstop Eurotrip channel are my favorite channels about train travel around the world. Previously Nonstop Eurotrip has tried regular and high-speed trains in Indonesia, I hope you try it too and it finally comes true. Actually, Argo Dwipangga has received a new trainset from INKA at the end of 2023, in my opinion it is more modern and futuristic. I hope you enjoy traveling on Indonesian trains

  • @lucyantegriana2012
    @lucyantegriana2012 Před 4 měsíci +39

    please do review with new generation BIMA's compartment suites! we all waiting..!

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +3

      I have filmed it, a video will be coming in the next few months... :)

  • @IRULDANIVLOG
    @IRULDANIVLOG Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for making this Amazing videos. I traveled with the same train you got, last year , to visit my family . Enjoy your trip! welcome to Indonesia

  • @blastersus2198
    @blastersus2198 Před 4 měsíci +18

    Am eating dinner right now. I am really happy to see you post again!

  • @sugiripmurti
    @sugiripmurti Před 4 měsíci +6

    Wow, as Indonesian, I can see this video was made really seriously, with all the research. Well done!

  • @lillybeacon
    @lillybeacon Před 4 měsíci +10

    I'm impressed on how you took your effort on pronouncing Indonesian places quite well

  • @XnonXte
    @XnonXte Před 4 měsíci +4

    Hey, long-time viewer from Indonesia here! I'm glad you enjoyed the trip. Though this train isn't considered a "luxury" anymore, if you want a better luxury experience, you should try Argo Bima's compartment train. Anyhow, I can't wait for more Indonesian train reviews, especially Whoosh!

  • @jappedut9009
    @jappedut9009 Před 4 měsíci +19

    The stations around Copenhagen central also has a rail instead of a overhead wire , because of the intense traffic

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +5

      Interesting, thanks for sharing. :)

    • @hendrikdependrik1891
      @hendrikdependrik1891 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Interesting concept. I think we can use that concept here in the Netherlands as well.

  • @JustAnotherAirline
    @JustAnotherAirline Před 4 měsíci +25

    10:40 Those worker on top are most likely just refilling the water tank used for the toilets.

    • @mattiasthorslund6467
      @mattiasthorslund6467 Před 4 měsíci

      Oh wow, worker safety is not much of a priority is it? Where I'm from, water is filled from the ground level, using a pressured water hose (and not at a station stop but at the yard).

    • @giraffestreet
      @giraffestreet Před 4 měsíci +10

      ​@@mattiasthorslund6467The new generation of Argo Dwipangga was released a month ago, can be refilled from the bottom. There's a hose on each end of carriages.

    • @daviano_R.T.
      @daviano_R.T. Před 4 měsíci +11

      ​@@mattiasthorslund6467ok first of all, they are safety harness for the staff on top the train refueling the water.
      Second, the train always fill at the train yard before departure but because every intercity trainset at least Cary 400 to 500 passengers, the toilet water have to be checked every 2 hrs so the toilet water didn't get empty.
      Third, don't make ridiculous statement that the staff didn't get safety priority if you didn't know how actuality irl.

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thanks!

    • @p4n23r
      @p4n23r Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@mattiasthorslund6467they use harness, and the pathway there is large enough. In the old days passanger without ticket ussually snuck up there. Pouring water from top is more easy than pressure from down, and they only have 12 min to fullfil those tanks. They fill it pararelly 4 to 5 carriage one go. Remember this is a long distances on schedule train.

  • @panjianggoro461
    @panjianggoro461 Před 4 měsíci

    Great trip report! I'm looking forward to watching another of your next Indonesian train trip reports 👍🏻

  • @rbfmvm98
    @rbfmvm98 Před 4 měsíci

    Finally! I’ve been waiting for your Indonesian series, even though our current train service isn’t perfect, cause we’re still a developing nation, but we’re super grateful for the drastic and better changes throughout the years. Looking back when i was in elementary school, the train situation back then was super duper chaotic. Please try the compartment suites train as well, that’s the brand new flagship luxury train in Indonesia. Enjoy your trip! Greetings from Yogyakarta

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Great trip. Finally your Indonesian adventure is uploaded. The naming scheme in Indonesian Train is unique, and have many references, like Volcano/Mountain, Mythical Animals, Flower, Cities, Historical Kingdom, Temple, And many more. For Kereta Api, yes it's reference coming from Steam Train, but in current time which majority of Indonesian Train using Diesel, in some cases you can still see some Fire coming from locomotive. Looks like it's a sweet snack on the lounge, and yeah for the soft one it's nearly out of stock. For the seating, it's great, and correct me If I wrong, in the past this train labelled as Sleeper Train by Media. Jakarta Metropolitan Area is massive, but it easy to identified, just find where the last time you watched Commuter Line, because Jakarta Metropolitan Area is connected by Commuter Line, and speaking of Commuter Line, the Gondangdia Station is the closest one to Gambir if you want to visit this station. For Train tracking, I prefer using Google Maps rather than on board Entertainment or even Access App, as long as there's power sockets in my seat. Can't wait for your another train adventure in Indonesia, especially the Sri Tanjung one

  • @TeguhNugroho90
    @TeguhNugroho90 Před 4 měsíci +5

    OH WOW, YOU WERE IN INDONESIA AS WELL! You and "Nonstop Eurotrip" are 2 of dozens railway CZcamsrs I frequently watch. Thank you so much for your honest review. I guess the Indonesian Railway is spreading around the world.

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci +3

      That's right, it's an interesting development to watch, lots of new trains in Indonesia!

  • @ChunkyOreo
    @ChunkyOreo Před 4 měsíci +1

    I've been dreaming of having this kind of experience here in Indonesia. Thanks for sharing

  • @pak_arieff
    @pak_arieff Před 4 měsíci

    Your articulation is so clear, so easy to understand

  • @Leot-ee6dc
    @Leot-ee6dc Před 4 měsíci +9

    Congrats for 100k!!!!

  • @alancobbin
    @alancobbin Před 4 měsíci +5

    Looks an awesome country,great video fella,congrats on the 100k subs,cheers 👍😉💪

  • @trainsoftheworld1
    @trainsoftheworld1 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Wow - this was a great travel! Really unique country with amazing landscape!

  • @no-damn-alias
    @no-damn-alias Před 4 měsíci

    Nice to see you back again

  • @wulla2
    @wulla2 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Very interesting video. I’ve travelled a lot on Indonesian trains and mostly found them very good. The main drawback is the limited timetable, presumably because of limited track and platform capacity. So there’s still a need for more investment in the network, much of which still dates from Dutch colonial times. On board catering is also in need of significant upgrading - not, surely, that difficult in a country that has a great culinary tradition.

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks, I agree, they need more infrastructure!

    • @kilantravels
      @kilantravels Před 4 měsíci

      Onboard catering has been plaguing our trains since forever. If you’ve seen the dining car, there’s nothing there beyond cup noodles and microwaved meals. Believe it or not, this is actually an improvement from what it was before 😂
      Locals like me prefer to bring our own food that we buy from the station we depart from and Indonesian Railways Company are okay with it. I wonder why they haven’t invested in a better dining options because I’d definitely buy my meals onboard if the options are not as limited as it is now.

    • @lzh4950
      @lzh4950 Před 2 měsíci

      Read that Japan has won a contract to upgrade the normal speed tracks between Jakarta-Bandung

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 2 měsíci

      @@lzh4950 wow that's interesting!

  • @Checo-qo9uj
    @Checo-qo9uj Před 4 měsíci +17

    Very cool! 😮 Didn't expect Indonesia to have such good trains!

    • @colinburdett9950
      @colinburdett9950 Před 4 měsíci +1

      They're insanely bumpy, and the older ones don't have the same entertainment. I will say though that the legroom is indeed insane. Gambir station gives me ptsd though

    • @dandindan
      @dandindan Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@colinburdett9950 i mean this one is new though in also a new luxury class, the older one you were talking about was probably the regular executive class or even economy

    • @sanjoe7265
      @sanjoe7265 Před 4 měsíci +5

      What? They have high speed bullet train running speed of 350km/hr.

    • @jojopratama285
      @jojopratama285 Před 4 měsíci

      so what do you think about my country😂😂.

  • @KPeake-wk2te
    @KPeake-wk2te Před 4 měsíci +2

    Proud subscriber here, loved seeing how this can be luxury in Indonesia!

  • @titikwinarti2472
    @titikwinarti2472 Před 4 měsíci

    You explained in details and clear. It's nice. Happy traveling in Indonesia.

  • @georg-hanisch
    @georg-hanisch Před 4 měsíci +3

    I had a ride in executive class on the same route last year and it did not feel cramped at all. I would even say the food was better, than what you got. I had rice with fried chicken, tempeh and some vegetables... not restaurant quality, but still good for train-food.

  • @NicholasNolan122
    @NicholasNolan122 Před 4 měsíci +22

    i hope you enjoy the trip with argo class train! it was wonderful journey!

  • @Herr_Scheissemann
    @Herr_Scheissemann Před 4 měsíci +1

    Man this brings back memory of my first time taking a train ride on my own. What I really can't forget is when you cross serayu river then you look at the left bank of the river on your right when you go eastward you'll see a really big tree. I wonder if it's still there..

  • @Rozen23
    @Rozen23 Před 4 měsíci

    thank you for making this video very appreciated

  • @rifkyradityaandika7891
    @rifkyradityaandika7891 Před měsícem +3

    As a representative from Indonesia, I am grateful because this channel discusses Indonesian trains whose shape might be said to be a bit strange but their usefulness is actually even better Effective

    • @immanuelsky4982
      @immanuelsky4982 Před 29 dny +1

      I didn't know that you are the representative of Indonesia, are you a President or a Minister of this country ?

    • @rifkyradityaandika7891
      @rifkyradityaandika7891 Před 29 dny +1

      @@immanuelsky4982 im just a normal 12YO kid

  • @lovelance__5892
    @lovelance__5892 Před 4 měsíci +3

    For a perspective, the distance is almost equivalent to Amsterdam Centraal to Gare du Nord Paris. Using Thalys or Eurostar would be double the price at the cheapest one.

  • @kibruazkaenk1510
    @kibruazkaenk1510 Před 4 měsíci +1

    well happy to finally watch your indo train series

  • @licas3214
    @licas3214 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have never thought you will review Indonesian train, it caught me by surprise. thanks for the video

  • @yangolehman
    @yangolehman Před 4 měsíci +3

    your quality and detail of the information is crazy

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci

      In a good way, I hope? :)

    • @yangolehman
      @yangolehman Před 4 měsíci +1

      As a traveler, railfan, Indonesian.
      all I can say is
      Outstanding content, Keren bro!

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you!! @@yangolehman

  • @RicciChoi1109
    @RicciChoi1109 Před 4 měsíci +3

    3:35 Fun fact: KAI buys a lot of retired Japanese trainsets for their commuter services in Jakarta because the network consists of 1067mm rail gauge and 1500V DC electrification, which is the same as a large portion of railway lines in Japan.
    That's why you'll see some famous trainsets like the JNR/JR East 205-0 series (from Yamanote Line and Saikyo Line), Tokyu 8000 series (from Tokyu Toyoko Line and Oimachi Line), as well as TRTA/Tokyo Metro 6000 series (from Chiyoda Line) running in Jakarta.
    And KAI retained a lot of markings in Japanese with only the essential systems being labelled in Indonesian language.
    For example, you'll see a P|SN mark on the side of a 205-0 series, which stands for the trainset is equipped with ATS-P (protection by both wayside colour light signals and brake curve calculated by onboard transponder) and ATS-SN (roughly equivalent to Network Rail AWS) train protection systems during their original service in Japan.

    • @lzh4950
      @lzh4950 Před 2 měsíci

      Also read of a story where a Tokyo commuter misplaced his spectacles on a subway train, but after the train was donated to Jakarta, a commuter there found the spectacles & sent it back to the Tokyo commuter

  • @eleonorahof1001
    @eleonorahof1001 Před 4 měsíci

    Congrats on 100k!!

  • @ParaclytorZ
    @ParaclytorZ Před 4 měsíci +1

    You have a best review videos dude ! So much knowledge's you've explained 👍👍👍

  • @laistrygonianrdc5537
    @laistrygonianrdc5537 Před 4 měsíci +3

    The attendant standing on the roof of the train is filling water for the toilets, they do this to ensure the toilets don't run out of water.
    Argo means mountain, but in the context of the train the word Argo was chosen to symbolise a peak / highest caste. Dwipangga is indeed derived from the name of a legendary elephant, the location of this elephant is on the Gajahwonh River and this river passes east of Yogyakarta Station. So indeed the name Argo Dwipangga sounds meaningless at first glance, but if studied further Argo Dwipangga means the Highest Caste Train to Yogyakarta.
    In addition to DwiPangga, every train with the name Argo is always followed by the name of a mountain in the area around the railway line. For example, Argo Pharayangan to Bandung in the Bandung area there is Mount Pharayangan, and Argo Bromo to Surabaya in the south of Surabaya there is Mount Bromo.

  • @mynameismoon44
    @mynameismoon44 Před 4 měsíci +7

    fantastic ride!

  • @budgiefriend
    @budgiefriend Před 4 měsíci

    Great insight as usual. Thank you.
    Very different scenery.

  • @rickville8898
    @rickville8898 Před měsícem

    Wow I'm impressed with your knowledge about Indonesian Railways you did great research, good job!
    Greeting from Indonesian Railfans.

  • @hardly.rivai_YT
    @hardly.rivai_YT Před 4 měsíci +6

    Welcome back! And congratulations on reaching 100K subscribers. This calls for a little celebration. 🥳
    Now back on topic - KAI Executive product, IMO, is superior to what you get in Business Class (in an aeroplane), though they were expensive. I'm not sure why "Elephant Mountain" is the name of this train (which makes no sense), but I know that KAI has a consistent naming scheme for its luxury train services. Indonesians are vocal about trains (and that's evident in the introduction of the Whoosh HSR service). Hence, people use them to get to their destinations. Hence, Gambir is so small in Indonesian long-distance standards. The new and improved Manggarai station can't come soon enough.

  • @Chronostra
    @Chronostra Před 3 měsíci +3

    Yea, that food is really crappy for what the tickets worth ngl. The foods you can order are decent enough tho.
    16:08 .....and there's Taksaka, the golden goose (ish, the highest occupancy of executive class+) who take the naming convention, beat it to a pulp, and throw it out the window.

  • @earthcinema
    @earthcinema Před 2 měsíci

    you have such deep research! amazing

  • @vernongoodey5096
    @vernongoodey5096 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Answer to your question about the solid overhead wire, I’ve seen it used on metro systems in Buenos Aires & Madrid! It’s known as Rigid Overhead catenary system. Used in restricted height areas. If you notice in your clip the solid wire runs under the station canopy, so that’s the reason ( you’d think they would have just altered the canopy height.) Excellent video as always

  • @giraffestreet
    @giraffestreet Před 4 měsíci +9

    Few months too early before the new generation Argo Dwipangga.

  • @COD04MW
    @COD04MW Před 4 měsíci +4

    10:53 - They are refilling the water tanks which are situated on the roof

  • @kakyoindonut3213
    @kakyoindonut3213 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love your videos, so it's pretty cool and unexpected that you goes to my country!

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci

      Glad you like them! More from Indonesia will come soon. :)

  • @sirpixel7945
    @sirpixel7945 Před 4 měsíci

    It's so surreal watching you go to places that I have been to

  • @No-vq1iv
    @No-vq1iv Před 4 měsíci +3

    10:49 playing Floor is Lava, it's pretty fun until the train starts moving.

  • @mikuoctoling
    @mikuoctoling Před 4 měsíci +4

    Idea : why not test the TER trains in france

  • @doublea47
    @doublea47 Před 4 měsíci

    welcome back and congratulations on your 100K subscriber, hope you can come back and review the new carriages

  • @ExplorativeEye
    @ExplorativeEye Před 3 měsíci

    Brilliant vlog, got nice information!

  • @masx4813
    @masx4813 Před 4 měsíci

    The narration was superb 👌

  • @TriningsihRahmawati_89

    Thanks for sharing. I've been wanting to try the executive luxury class for so long. However, I always think back and forth at the price. It's so pricey for me. Now thanks to you, now I know how it is. ☺️

  • @andicaesar2175
    @andicaesar2175 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm just amazed by what you know about Indonesia

  • @kaijennsen1977
    @kaijennsen1977 Před 3 měsíci

    Your video quality is so good

  • @dzulfiamien
    @dzulfiamien Před 4 měsíci

    A very informative video trip 🙌

  • @dalecollins-smith3551
    @dalecollins-smith3551 Před měsícem

    You went right past my home in Bekasi which used to be the end of commuter line trains. Now they go all the way to Cikarang. I used to live in Yogyakarta so nice to see you travelling around Indonesia.

  • @ariawoiii
    @ariawoiii Před 4 měsíci

    Nice video! Next you must try the compartment suite class of BIMA or ARGO SEMERU train. And you can try the newest carriages of Argo Dwipangga/Argo Lawu, and also Taksaka train.

  • @rust_belt_city_enjoyer
    @rust_belt_city_enjoyer Před 4 měsíci +2

    Overhead rails are used in low clearance situations. The pantograph of an electric train has to exert quite a bit of upward pressure on the wires to maintain constant contact, this causes them to flex up. The overhead rails solve this, the wire is still there, it's just embedded in the bottom of the rail. The rail serves as a guide preventing the wire from flexing or moving.
    In low clearance situations where the contact wire needs to be physically closer to the train and the pantograph needs to compress, overhead rails are used for their increased rigidity and strength, forcing the pantograph springs to compress while maintaining constant contact.
    The reason why they're not used more widely is since they are physically larger and denser than the wires, they causes increased electrical impedance which can cause a decrease in current, voltage, or both.

    • @lzh4950
      @lzh4950 Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah I read that at higher voltages like 25kV there might be problems due to overhead rails being thicker than wires. However they are more rigid & less likely to loosen/break/get entangled with pantographs & other things

  • @petern6808
    @petern6808 Před 4 měsíci

    Love your work!

  • @maoelanaronny
    @maoelanaronny Před 4 měsíci +2

    Sepertinya anda tahu banyak tentang perkeretaapian Indonesia tahu jalur rel traknya, sejarah, & panorama alamnya 👍

  • @yohannessulistyo4025
    @yohannessulistyo4025 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love how you pronounce every local name as close as possible to the local pronounciation, which is super impressive. But somehow, you totally gives up with Jekardah. LOL
    Great trip video and explanation of some local quirks! Love your especially obscure ex-CIS countries trip.

    • @SuperalbsTravels
      @SuperalbsTravels  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks! How is it meant to be said?

    • @ririnrachmawati3162
      @ririnrachmawati3162 Před 4 měsíci

      @@SuperalbsTravels Jakarta = / juh-kaar-tuh/.
      Roll the /r/ the way you would say 'arigatou'.

  • @CameronAdamsify
    @CameronAdamsify Před 4 měsíci +1

    16:25 overhead rails are favourable to power lines because they're more durable, though they're usually reserved for tunnelled sections (MRT Jakarta, Sofia Metro's newest line) to minimise exposure to the elements, which could cause the rails to expand in hotter environments.
    They're there to power the commuter trains between Yogyakarta, Solo, and a few intermediate stops

  • @cabbage_cat
    @cabbage_cat Před 4 měsíci

    as an Indonesian, your explanation is very in-depth, it shows that you did a proper research when making this video
    keep up the good work

  • @christerhall68
    @christerhall68 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Congratulations on 100k subscribers 😊🇳🇴

  • @iany2448
    @iany2448 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very interesting episode. Always think Indonesia as an island country and paid little attention to the aspect of long distance train travel there.

    • @kilantravels
      @kilantravels Před 4 měsíci

      While it’s true that we are an archipelago country, but Indonesia is as wide as the distance between London and Tehran, with each province the size of a small country. Of course we need long distance travel options 😁

  • @adnanvictor1601
    @adnanvictor1601 Před 4 měsíci +2

    ❤ good detail video

  • @ivanakhid3333
    @ivanakhid3333 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video!! As Indonesian thank you for showing our train, i guess you make this video when in dry season? , the scenery is more beautiful and green in rain season, still good video though.

  • @juliangajewski8493
    @juliangajewski8493 Před 4 měsíci

    Congrats on 100k subscribers

  • @s0nnyburnett
    @s0nnyburnett Před 4 měsíci

    Very impressive and stylish station and staff.

  • @rizkyrahmadani8261
    @rizkyrahmadani8261 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for using Indonesian train transportation, there are many different classes of Indonesian trains, sometimes the names are the same but the interiors are different.

  • @indiartobudisantoso7746
    @indiartobudisantoso7746 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice input for PT. INKA the manufacturer .......and for KAI ,the operator.....

  • @fauzirahman3285
    @fauzirahman3285 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I think because they've got some of their rollingstock from Japan, it seems they've also adopted some of the uniform styles and mannerism of Japanese railways. I have seen some footage of some operations where the drivers would emulate the point and check ways in Japan.

  • @zaptaz7437
    @zaptaz7437 Před 3 měsíci

    I love how you put real effort to pronounce those names wkwk very nice !

  • @mehbahbeh8292
    @mehbahbeh8292 Před 4 měsíci

    I like the way you narrated, the train looks nice tho