{{Short description|Passenger train service between Jakarta and Yogyakarta}} {{Italic title}} {{Infobox rail service | logo = PapanKeretaApi Taksaka 2022.svg | image = KA Taksaka Januari 2025.jpg | caption = Taksaka train 44 in Karawang Station heading to Yogyakarta, 2025 | type = Inter-city rail | status = Operational (regular & addition) | operator = Kereta Api Indonesia | ridership = | start = Gambir | stops = | map = 300px | box_width = | color = | color2 = | name = Taksaka | logo_width = 300 | logo_alt = | image_width = 300 | alt = | system = | locale = Operational Area VI Yogyakarta Operational Area I Jakarta | predecessor = | first = 19 September 1999 | last = | successor = | formeroperator = | daily_ridership = | ridership2 = | website = | end = Yogyakarta | distance = 512 km (318 mil) | journeytime = 6 hours 8 minutes | frequency = 3x daily each way (morning, noon, & night) | trainnumber = * 43-48 (regular) * 7007-7010 (addition) | line_used = | class = executive & luxury | access = | seating = * 50 seats arranged 2-2 (executive class) * 26 seats arranged 1-2 (luxury class) | sleeping = the seats can be rotated and can be reclined up to 140° (luxury class) | autorack = | catering = On-board cafe and trolley service | observation = The duplex panoramic glass, with blinds, heat insulating laminated layer | entertainment = free Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, USB, Passenger information system, etc | baggage = | otherfacilities = | stock = CC206 | gauge = 1.067 mm | el = | speed = 80 km/h (50 mph) to 120 km/h (75 mph) | trainlength = | owners = | routenumber = | maintenance = | sharing = | map_name = | map_state = collapsed | module = }} '''The Taksaka train''' ({{Langx|id|Kereta Api Taksaka}}) is a passenger inter-city operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia, launched on 19 September 1999<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-19 |title=Genap Berusia 24 Tahun, Ini Sejarah KA Taksaka Primadona Kaum Milenial |url=https://www.merdeka.com/jateng/genap-berusia-24-tahun-ini-sejarah-ka-taksaka-primadona-kaum-milenial-26117-mvk.html |access-date=2026-05-04 |website=merdeka.com |language=id}}</ref>. 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://radarjogja.jawapos.com/unik/654949102/unik-nama-kereta-api-indonesia-ternyata-diambil-dari-satwa-mitologi-nusantara-mulai-dari-macan-hingga-ular | title = Nama Kereta Api Indonesia Ternyata Diambil dari Satwa Mitologi Nusantara: Mulai dari Macan Hingga Ular | date = 7 August 2024 | language=id}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://metro.tempo.co/read/1673913/asal-usul-taksaka-nama-kereta-api-paling-populer-dalam-kisah-mahabharata|title=Asal-usul Taksaka, Nama Kereta Api Paling Populer dalam Kisah Mahabharata|last=Farahdiba Regar|first=Rachel|work=Tempo.co|location=Jakarta|date=30 December 2022|accessdate=19 May 2023}}</ref>
==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.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.kai.id/information/full_news/2518-kai-luncurkan-kereta-sleeper-baru-luxury-2|title=KAI Luncurkan Kereta Sleeper Baru, Luxury 2|publisher=PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero)|location=Bandung|access-date=2020-03-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://travel.kompas.com/read/2019/05/27/163751827/mengenal-kemewahan-ka-luxury-2-ini-fasilitas-dan-jadwal-keberangkatan|title=Mengenal Kemewahan KA Luxury 2, Ini Fasilitas dan Jadwal Keberangkatan|work=Kompas.com|language=id|access-date=2020-03-01|editor-last=Galih|editor-first=Bayu|first=Mela|last=Arnani}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://bisnis.tempo.co/read/1209604/kereta-sleeper-luxury-2-berfasilitas-mewah-tiketnya-rp-750-ribu|title=Kereta Sleeper Luxury 2 Berfasilitas Mewah Tiketnya Rp 750 Ribu|last=Hendartyo|first=Muhammad|date=2019-05-27|work=Tempo.co|language=id|access-date=2020-03-01|editor-last=Setiawan|editor-first=Kodrat}}</ref>
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<ref>{{Cite web |last=antaranews.com |date=2022-09-23 |title=KAI luncurkan Hype Trip Taksaka, sasar penumpang milenial |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3134845/kai-luncurkan-hype-trip-taksaka-sasar-penumpang-milenial |access-date=2026-05-04 |website=Antara News |language=id}}</ref> passengers.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Mustika|first=Syanti|date=23 September 2022|title=KA Taksaka Hype Trip, Bisa Ngopi Enak, Atau Main Game|url=https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-6308916/ka-taksaka-hype-trip-bisa-ngopi-enak-atau-main-game|work=detikcom|publisher=Trans Media|location=Jakarta|access-date=26 September 2022}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.kompas.com/tren/read/2024/01/18/ka-taksaka-resmi-gunakan-rangkaian-baru-stainless-steel-new-generation|title=KA Taksaka Resmi Gunakan Rangkaian Baja Nirkarat Generasi Baru|last=Adryamarthanino|first=Verelladevanka|work=Kompas.com|date=18 January 2024|publisher=KG Media|location=Jakarta|accessdate=2024-01-18}}</ref>
== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2022 |title=Asal-usul Taksaka, Nama Kereta Api Paling Populer dalam Kisah Mahabharata |url=https://www.tempo.co/arsip/asal-usul-taksaka-nama-kereta-api-paling-populer-dalam-kisah-mahabharata-234608 |access-date=2026-05-04 |website=Tempo |language=id}}</ref>
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://keretaapikita.com/jadwal-kereta-api-taksaka/|title= Jadwal Kereta Api Taksaka|date= 19 April 2015| language=id }}</ref>
* Gambir (Start/End) (Integrated with National Monument) * Cirebon (Integrated with transfer to Semarang Tawang) * Purwokerto * Kroya (night schedule only) * Kebumen (noon schedule only) * Yogyakarta (Start/End)
==Accident and incidents== * On 25 September 2024, the Taksaka 70 (night schedule) collided with a cement truck in Sedayu, Bantel, Yogyakarta on the night schedule, causing some delays that night.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Silaban|first=Martha Warta|date=2024-09-25|title=Kronologi Kecelakaan Kereta Taksaka dan Truk di Perlintasan Sentolo-Rewulu|url=https://bisnis.tempo.co/read/1920710/kronologi-kecelakaan-kereta-taksaka-dan-truk-di-perlintasan-sentolo-rewulu|website=Tempo|language=id|access-date=2024-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|date=2024-09-25|title=Kecelakaan Kereta Taksaka Vs Truk Molen di Bantul, Sopir Masih Diperiksa|url=https://yogyakarta.kompas.com/read/2024/09/25/113721978/kecelakaan-kereta-taksaka-vs-truk-molen-di-bantul-sopir-masih-diperiksa|website=KOMPAS.com|language=id|access-date=2024-09-25}}</ref>
== Gallery == {{Commons category|Taksaka Train}}<gallery> File:Kereta api Taksaka New Generation.jpg|Taksaka addition train use the New Generation, 2023 File:KAI new generation luxury class passenger coaches (Luxury SSNG).jpg|Luxury class passenger coach use by the Taksaka train File:Hype Trip KA Taksaka MRI.jpg|Taksaka train passing in {{sta|Manggarai}} heading to {{sta|Gambir}} during using the Hype Trip livery, 2022 File:PapanKeretaApi Taksaka 2022 (Hyper Trip).png|Nameplate of the Taksaka train with the Hype Trip logo (23 September 2022 - 18 January 2024) </gallery>
==See also== {{Portal|Indonesia}} * Lodaya * Taksaka (dragon) * Sancaka * Argo Lawu * Argo Dwipangga
==References== {{reflist}} {{Train-stub}} == External links == * {{Cite web|url=http://www.kai.id|title=Situs Resmi PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero)|website=Official website of the Indonesian Railways|language=en-US|access-date=2026-05-03}}
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