Mataram (train)

The name Mataram is taken from the name of the 16th century sultanate which had territory in the areas of Central Java, DI Yogyakarta, most of East Java, and West Java, namely the Mataram Sultanate. ==History==

The Mataram train begin from the Senja Mataram with the Fajar Pajajaran train in 1992 that before changed by the Lodaya on 12 May 2000 which from Bandung as the introduction of the Lodaya train. Before the Mataram train operated, in 2016, PT KAI added a train service on the route with the name Extraordinary train (KLB) Economy LPN-PSE which was operated on weekends, operating using a series of economy plus class trains made by PT INKA, released in 2016. On 15 June 2017, PT KAI launched the Mataram Premium train as an additional train during the 2017 Eid homecoming season. Due to its high passenger occupancy rate, the train operated regularly. PT KAI then adjusted the train service by changing the premium economy class to executive and business class starting 17 February 2019, and extending the service to Solo Balapan Station starting 1 December 2019. Currently, the Mataram train operates with two executive class cars, seven premium economy class cars, one dining car, and one power car. This train is operated to assist the duties of the Progo, Gajahwong, Bogowonto, and Jaka Tingkir train which have the same relationship. Starting on 9 December 2024, the Mataram train will officially use the latest generation of economy class trains and the latest generation of executive class trains owned by Argo Lawu/Argo Dwipangga made of stainless steel made by PT INKA Madiun. ==Stations==

On 1 February 2025, the Mataram train totally used with the new generation since December 2024, the Mataram only bound to Jakarta for morning, while the Mataram only bound to Solo Balapan for night. • Pasar Senen (Start/End) • Jatinegara • Bekasi • Haurgeulis • Jatibarang • Cirebon • Bumiayu • Purwokerto • Kroya • Gombong • Kebumen • Kutoarjo • • Yogyakarta • Klaten • Solo Balapan (Start/End) ==Incident==

• On 20 September 2025 at 00.07, the 76 Mataram train crashes with the Sand Truck in Indramayu Regency that causing some train were delayed at incident. • On 19 October 2025, the Mataram train heading to collision with a MBG Van in Dewi Village, Bayan, Purworejo Regency causing a MBG Van was damage. ==See also==