KAI Reveals Gapeka 2025 Is Expected To Support National Tourism And Economy
JAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Indonesia or PT KAI (Persero) will launch a number of new trains along with the implementation of the 2025 Railway Travel Graphics (Gapeka).
KAI Vice President Public Relations Anne Purba said that this strategic step is a tangible manifestation of KAI in increasing comfort, opening new routes, and contributing to the development of new economic points in various regions.
With the inauguration of Gapeka 2025, the public will have more choices of comfortable, safe, and timely travel. The launch of this new train aims to improve inter-regional accessibility and provide better mobility solutions, especially on strategic routes," he said in his statement, Sunday, January 19.
The list of new trains that will be present as of February 1, 2025:
1. KA Ijen Ekspres (KA 240F-241F) Ketapang-Malang connection
2. KA Ijen Ekspres (KA 242-239F) relation Malang Ketapang
3. KA Madiun Jaya (KA 143) relationship Madiun Pasarsenen
4. KA Madiun Jaya (KA 144) Pasarsenen relation Madiun
5. Cakrabuana train (KA 121) connection Purwokerto 'Gambir
6. Cakrabuana train (KA 122) Gambir connection Cirebon
7. Cakrabuana train (KA 123) Cirebon connection Gambir
8. Cakrabuana train (KA 124) Gambir- Purwokerto connection
9. Gunungjati train (KA 117) Cirebon connection Gambir
10. Gunungjati train (Ka 118) Gambir-Semarang Tawang relationship, Central Java Bank
11. KA Gunungjati (KA 119) Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng Gambir
12. KA Gunungjati ( KA 120) Gambir connection Cirebon
13. KA Sancaka Utara (KA 233F-234F-235F) relation Surabaya Pasar Turi Cilacap
14. North Sancaka Train (KA 236F 237F 238F) Cilacap - Surabaya Pasar Turi connection
15. Batavia Train Relations Solo Racing Gambir
16. KA Batavia Gambir-Solo Balapan
Anne said each train was equipped with modern facilities, including executive, business and economic trains with a capacity varying from 360 to 580 passengers.
The new RUTEs are not only designed to meet the needs of public transportation, but also open up economic opportunities in new areas," he said.
According to Anne with better access to transportation, previously less affordable areas now have the opportunity to develop economically, support tourism, trade and local investment activities.
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Anne conveyed that KAI also continues to provide a variety of innovations to reduce environmental impacts. Among them are by providing water stations at stations, using face recognition technology, and replacing eating utensils with wood in train food services.
"KAI also launched the Carbon Footprint feature in the Access by KAI application in December 2024, in order to raise public awareness of the importance of choosing environmentally friendly transportation," he explained.
Anne conveyed that to support the smooth operation of train travel, KAI has also replaced the wooden pads on steel bridges with synthetic pads that are more environmentally friendly, durable, and efficient.
Anne added that this new train connects strategic tourist destinations such as Ketapang, Malang, Madiun, Pasarsenen, and Surabaya. In addition, new routes such as Gunungjati Train and North Sancaka Train are expected to be able to strengthen inter-regional connectivity, especially in the domestic tourism sector.
The 2025 Railway Travel Graphics (Gapeka) are prepared by considering the growing mobility needs of the community. With this launch, KAI wants to provide a more quality travel experience and answer the needs of people who want much better public transportation," he said.
In addition to launching a new train on February 1, 2025, Anne said KAI plans to bring various innovations in stages along with the implementation of the new Gapeka. This step is expected to improve brand awareness as well as strengthen people's positive perceptions of KAI services.
This new train launch is our step to support the community in switching to environmentally friendly and efficient public transportation. We believe that by opening wider access, we can also improve the quality of life of the community as a whole," he concluded.