SEPUR KLUTHUK JALADARA
A Classical Tourist
Train in Solo
The “Jaladara” or as it is called “Sepur Kluthuk
Jaladara” in Javanese language, is a steam tourist
train pulled by the C1218 steam locomotive. The
train operates along Jalan Slamet Riyadi, the main
road that divides the city of Solo.
Having on board “Jaladara” steam train is one
way to enjoy the city of Solo with the touch of
the classic days. It gives you the journey from
Purwosari to Sangkrah Station (both in the city
of Solo), for approximately 6 km. However,
the trip includes several stops, the length of
which is adjusted to passengers for tours and
photographs, enjoying the beauty of the city
can offer.
The Jaladara train began operation after its
inauguration on September 27, 2009, by the
Transportation Minister Jusman Syafi’i Djamal
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with the then Central Java Governor and Solo
Mayor, Joko Widodo, at Loji Gandrung, Solo
Mayor’s Office House.
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Along the trip, the Jaladara Train will stop at
several tourist attractions, such as Diamond
Convention Center, Solo Grand Mall, Loji
Gandrung (Surakarta Mayor’s Office), House
of Danar Hadi, Radya Library Sriwedari
Museum, Pasar Pon Junction (Windujenar
- Ngarsopura Market), Ministry of Artists’
Village, Kauman Batik Village, Beteng Trade
Center/Gladag Langen Bogan, and Solo Kota
Station, Sangkrah.
Activities, stopover and the length of it are
flexible, they can be reduced or increased