Comparing MRT In Jakarta And Germany, Which Is Good?

MRT Jakarta and U-Bahn of German mass transportation (photo: Doc. VOI)

MUNCH - Public transportation is something important for a country. In addition, the general transportation system also shows the quality of a country. Including for Indonesia and Germany.

One of the same transportations in Jakarta, Indonesia and Munich, Germany is rapid transit or fast transit rails. In Indonesia we are known as MRT, while in Germany it is known as U-Bahn and generally is underground.

One of the VOI teams had the opportunity to try transportation in Germany. He also provided experience and comparison between MRT Jakarta and U-Bahn.

Then, what are the differences between MRT and U-Bahn? The following is a comparison between MRT Jakarta and U-Bhan belonging to Germany summarized by VOI.

Ticket Prices

The first difference that is very easy to find is price. Based on the author's personal experience, the price of MRT in Indonesia is priced at Rp. 4,000 and applies a multiple of Rp. 1,000 per station. So, if you take the MRT from Lebak Bulus Station to the final station of the HI Roundabout, you will be charged a tariff of Rp. 14,000 for one trip.

Meanwhile, U-Bahn, in Munich the price ranges from 3.90 Euros or Rp. 67,860 (assuming an exchange rate of Rp. 17,400 per Euro) for one ticket which includes one zone. Meanwhile, 17.80 Euros or Rp. 309,720 the price of tickets in groups covers two to five people for a one-day trip around the city center area.

Entrance

The second difference is the entrance. In Indonesia, to get to the Jakarta MRT platform, users must go through an entrance that is accessed using an e-money card or electronic money, as well as a card issued by the Jakarta MRT, and can also use an application.

In addition, in Indonesia, generally there will be officers on guard starting from checking luggage and having to go through an x-ray machine before entering the entrance area. Then, officers will also be seen around the entrance to the platform.

Meanwhile in Munich, Germany, after buying a U-Bahn ticket, it must then be validated. The trick is only to enter the ticket into the validation machine to get the station name stamp and ticket purchase date. After that, you can enter the train platform area.

No officers are on guard in the area of purchasing tickets or on the platform. Germany has an honesty system, even without tickets, users can go straight to the train. However, never try to cheat.

Emergency Machine

Third, emergency engine facilities. In Indonesia, no emergency engines were found in the MRT station area or in the train platform area. Meanwhile in Munich, Germany, this emergency engine is very easy to find in the U-Bahn station area or in the platform area.

The red-dominated machine reads SOS or emergency. On the machine there is a choice of buttons with the words 'notruf' or emergency telephone and 'inforuf' or information call. Not only to ask for help, this machine also provides fire extinguishers in it.

This emergency machine will connect directly to aid centers to ask for emergency assistance. Both for medical assistance and security assistance.

Peron Restrictions On Trains

Fourth, at U-Bahn Station there was no barrier between the platform and the train and there was no guide line where passengers had to wait. Meanwhile in Indonesia, there is a barrier door made of glass and there is a guide line for standing waiting.

Train Door

Fifth, train doors. In Indonesia, the MRT train door will automatically open when the train stops and the barrier between the platform and the train is open.

While in U-Bahn, based on the author's personal experience, the door is not always open automatically. Users must point their hands at the door opener without having to press it and the door will open. Vice versa if you want to go down.

Form a chair

The difference that is also very visible is the shape of the chair. MRT Jakarta, in Indonesia has an elongated form of chair that is on the right and left of the train. There is no seat to lean near the train door.

Meanwhile, U-Bahn, there are two variants of seats. First, the chairs extend like the Jakarta MRT. Then, the chairs face each other consisting of four seats on the right and left sides. In addition, there is also a chair to lean near the train door.

Waiting Time

Quoted from the jakartamrt.co.id remsi page, the headway or departure interval between trains that is enforced is 5 minutes during peak hours and 10 minutes for normal hours on weekdays, and 10 minutes on weekends. Meanwhile, the train stop time at the station is 60 seconds or 1 minute.

Meanwhile, U-Bahn, the interval for departure between trains is 5 minutes for peak hours, and 10 minutes for normal hours. Above 00.00 to 02.00 local time, the interval is 20 minutes. While the red date and the Munich holiday, from morning to evening local time, the interval is 20 minutes.

However, what looks different is the time to stop at the station. When passengers get off and ride at U-Bahn station, it's only 25 seconds. Therefore, no wonder before the train stops, passengers are already standing and preparing to get off.

Regulations Regarding Pets

The last difference is regarding pet rules. In Indonesia, public transportation including the Jakarta MRT does not allow users to bring along pets.

Meanwhile, in U-Bahn, it is very common to see users carrying their pets. However, of course there are additional costs from normal ticket prices.