KA Sri Tanjung

The Sri Tanjung is an intercity passenger train service operated by Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) within the island of Java. Named after Princess Sri Tanjung from the local folklore of East Java, the service holds historical significance by connecting regional identity with national rail transit. Its primary corridor links Surabaya Kota station in East Java with Lempuyangan station in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, acting as a vital rail artery across the southern plains of East Java and Central Java.

As a cornerstone of passenger mobility, the Sri Tanjung underpins regional connectivity by facilitating commuter travel, economic exchange, and tourism between major urban hubs and smaller secondary towns. The service is renowned for its high fleet reliability, maintaining consistent operations through challenging geographical terrains and varying weather conditions. By bridging densely populated cultural centers with agrarian districts, it provides an indispensable lifeline for locals who rely on dependable, all-weather land transportation for their daily socio-economic activities.

Operating under the current national rail schedule framework (Gapeka), the service runs 4 scheduled trips daily to accommodate high passenger demand. The route spans a distance of approximately 311 kilometers, during which the train makes stops at 17 scheduled stations along its corridor. Passengers experience an average transit time of 5 hours and 55 minutes per journey. The train is exclusively configured with Economy Public Service Obligation (PSO) equipment, making it an accessible and heavily subsidized transit option designed to serve the broader public.