Collaboration With KAI, The Benefits Of Children Learning Railways Since Early Childhood At Wahana Plays Educatively

PT. KAI Meresmikan Wahana Eduktif Central Station KidZania Jakarta (Vessy/VOI)

JAKARTA - Public transportation for trains is predicted to be a mode of future transportation. For this reason, it is important to tax children on how to travel using train transportation. In addition, it also introduces the ideals of either being a driver or a train officer.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia inaugurated the educational vehicle Central Station KidZania Jakarta introducing four railway professions to children from an early age. In line with its commitment to educating the younger generation about the railway world in a fun, interactive and value-packed manner through the ride PT KAI Central Station KidZania Jakarta.

Here, children are invited to explore the railway world with a unique experience where children can try four important professions in KAI operations such as, Drivers, Train Travel Regulators (PPKA), Conductors, Prama/Prami.

Krisna Arianto, EVP of Passenger Transport & Marketing, PT Kereta Api Indonesia expressed his happiness to be part of KidZania Jakarta. As the organizer of passenger train and freight transportation services in Indonesia understands the importance of playing while learning an unforgettable learning experience for children.

PT. KAI Meresmikan Wahana Eduktif Central Station KidZania Jakarta (Vessy/VOI)

"We present the latest rides to provide a perfect combination of entertainment and learning to visitors, as well as fulfill children's dreams and joys in realizing their dreams, such as becoming Drivers, Conductors, Train Travel Regulators (PPKA), Prama/Prami or exploring careers in the railway industry while enjoying their precious moments on their journey. We believe this will be an unforgettable experience of their education and recreation," he said when met on children's rides in Jakarta.

In line with PT KAI's commitment to provide the best travel experience for consumers, PT KAI Central Station KidZania Jakarta provides an opportunity for children to feel the sensation of ordering train tickets online through the Access By KAI application. Through this experience, children will get experience and education in the process of booking train tickets through applications easily and practically. And we hope that children will not only play, but also understand the importance of the role of public transportation, travel safety, and discipline in train operations.

Protect Artha Marhendra, Director of Operations KidZania Jakarta, said that his party welcomed this collaboration. The presence of this vehicle adds new colors and joy to children in trying out various new professions in KidZania, especially to get to know the railway world, which is expected to be their capital in the future in achieving their goals.

"designed with the concept of resembling Gambir central station in Jakarta and equipment complete with train carriages resembling the original on a child scale, PT KAI Central Station KidZania Jakarta vehicle aims to provide education and experience for visitors about the duties of a driver, Train Travel Regulators (PPKA), Condektur, Prama/Prami. Before starting the activity, visitors will get an explanation such as how to operate train travel for the role of the driver; carry out travel services to passengers for the role of train crew known as prama/prami; regulating and ensuring the safety and order of train travel for the role of train travel controller; checking the train lines is safe, train carriages, and passenger tickets for the conduction role," he explained.

After that, visitors can try out the role activities of the profession chosen according to their interests. In addition to the role of the visitor profession, visitors can experience activities as train passengers and get train services from Prama/prami as well as online train ticket bookings through the Access by KAI application and at the end of the activity getting cashback 5 KidZos.

The activity on this ride can be followed by visitors aged 4-16 years with a duration of 25 minutes and at the end of the activity every visitor who plays a professional will get a salary.