Semarang Tawang railway station

Semarang Tawang Station is the largest railway station in Tanjung Mas, North Semarang, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. The station is the oldest major railway station in Indonesia after Semarang Gudang Station and opened on 19 July 1868 on the Semarang Tawang–Tanggung railway.[1] Economy class trains do not stop at this station, but at Semarang Poncol Station.

Semarang Tawang Station

Stasiun Semarang Tawang
Front view
Other namesTawang Station
LocationJl. Taman Tawang 1, Tanjung Mas, North Semarang, Semarang
Central Java
Indonesia
Coordinates6°57′52″S 110°25′40″E
Elevation+2 m (6.6 ft)
Owned byKereta Api Indonesia
Operated byKereta Api Indonesia
Line(s) Tegal–Brumbung
Platforms1 side platform
2 island platforms
Tracks8
Construction
ParkingAvailable
Disabled accessAvailable
ArchitectJ.P. de Bordes
Other information
Station codeSMT
History
Opened1 June 1914
Location
Semarang Tawang Station
Location in Semarang

Because of the rapid development and improper city planning of the coastal city of Semarang, Tawang station is frequently flooded by heavy rainfall,[2] rising sea levels, and the loss of catchment areas north of the station. This impacts railway operations on northern railway connections.[3]

Services

The following is a list of train services at the Semarang Tawang Station

References

Preceding station   Kereta Api Indonesia   Following station
Semarang Poncol
towards Tegal
  Tegal–Brumbung   Alastua
towards Brumbung


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