Kereta Api Pertama di Sulawesi Rute Makassar-Parepare Resmi Beroperasi

Summary

The first official train operation in Sulawesi, Indonesia, began on January 27, 2023, with the Trans Sulawesi railway network, constructed since 2015. The initial 145 km route stretches from Maros to the border of Baru, serving stations like Palanro, Garongkong, and Mandala. The wider 1435 mm tracks, compared to Java's 1067 mm, are designed for higher capacity and speeds up to 200 km/h, versus Java's 120 km/h. Future plans include extending the line to Manado in North Sulawesi, with a total target length of 2000 km. Currently, PT KAI operates using the Lontara and Celebes diesel trains, capable of 60 km/h, offering scenic routes with tourism potential, including natural attractions like Anjungan Sumpang and Pantai Ujung Batu.

Takeaways

• 🚂 The first official train in Sulawesi began operation on January 27, 2023.
• 🛤️ The Trans Sulawesi railway network has been under construction since 2015, starting with the Makassar-Parepare route.
• 📏 The initial railway line spans approximately 145 km, connecting Maros Regency to the border of Baru Regency.
• 🚉 The train will stop at several stations including Palanro, Garongkong, Baru, Taneteri Law, Mandala, Ma'ruf, and Lebak.
• 🔢 The railway has a standard gauge width of 1435 mm, which is wider than the 1067 mm gauge used in Java.
• 🏎️ The Trans Sulawesi train is projected to reach speeds of up to 200 km/h, surpassing the maximum speed of 120 km/h on Java's narrower gauge tracks.
• 💪 The Sulawesi railway can support a load of up to 25 tons, compared to the 18-ton capacity of Java's railway.
• 📈 The current railway connects only five regencies and cities in South Sulawesi, but there are plans to extend the line to Manado in North Sulawesi.
• 🗺️ Additional routes in the Trans Sulawesi network include Parepare-Mamuju (225 km), Makassar-Bulukumba-Watampone (259 km), Bitung-Gorontalo (340 km), and Manado-Bitung (48 km).
• 🚆 PT KAI currently uses the Lontara and Celebes diesel trains, which can reach a maximum speed of 60 km/h with a capacity of 100 passengers.
• 🏞️ The Garongkong-Mangilu route has high tourism potential with beautiful scenery along the track and passes through various tourist attractions such as Anjungan Sumpang, Pantai Ujung Batu, and Mangrove tourism.

Q & A

When did the first train on the Trans Sulawesi railway network officially start operating?

The first train on the Trans Sulawesi railway network officially started operating on January 27, 2023.

What is the total length of the first railway route in Sulawesi?

The first railway route in Sulawesi, from Maros to the border of Baru, spans approximately 145 km.

Which cities and towns will the Trans Sulawesi train service initially connect?

The initial service will connect Makassar to Parepare, with stops at Palanro, Garongkong, Baru, Taneteri Law, Mandala, and Ma'ruf stations.

What is the standard gauge width of the Trans Sulawesi railway?

The Trans Sulawesi railway has a standard gauge width of 1435 mm, which is wider than the 1067 mm gauge used in Java.

How does the maximum speed of the Trans Sulawesi railway compare to the railways in Java?

The Trans Sulawesi railway is projected to reach a maximum speed of 200 km/h, which is higher than the 120 km/h maximum speed of the narrower gauge railways in Java.

What is the maximum load capacity of the Trans Sulawesi railway compared to Java's railways?

While Java's railways can only support a load of 18 tons, the Trans Sulawesi railway is capable of bearing a load of up to 25 tons.

What is the future expansion plan for the Trans Sulawesi railway network?

The Trans Sulawesi railway network is planned to be extended from Makassar to Manado in Sulawesi Utara, with a total projected length of 2000 km.

What are some of the other planned railway routes within the Trans Sulawesi network?

Other planned routes include Parepare-Mamuju (225 km), Makassar-Bulukumba-Watampone (259 km), Bitung-Gorontalo (340 km), and Manado-Bitung (48 km).

What types of trains are currently being used on the Trans Sulawesi railway?

PT KAI is currently using the Lontara and Celebes trains, both of which are diesel-powered trains with a maximum speed of 60 km/h.

What is the current passenger capacity of the trains operating on the Trans Sulawesi railway?

The trains currently in operation have a capacity of 100 passengers.

What are some of the tourist attractions along the Garongkong Mangilu route?

Some of the tourist attractions along the Garongkong Mangilu route include Anjungan Sumpang, Pantai Ujung Batu, and the Mangrove tourism area.