JAKARTA - KAI Commuter is preparing to close its Commuter Line (KRL) service to Rangkasbitung from Tanah Abang Station to Palmerah Station. The closure will occur if riots break out during the August 28th labor demonstration in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) Building.
"KAI Commuter will close the Rangkasbitung Commuter Line service from Tanah Abang Station to Palmerah Station if conditions on the route become unsafe," said KAI Commuter VP Corporate Secretary Joni Martinus in a statement on Thursday, August 28th.
Joni explained that the closure of service from Tanah Abang Station to Palmerah aims to prevent potential danger to KRL Commuter Line passengers if the protesters become scattered due to a violent demonstration. This situation was evident during the August 25th demonstration.
"Therefore, the Rangkasbitung Commuter Line service will only operate as far as Kebayoran Station or Palmerah Station, before returning to Serpong, Parungpanjang, and Rangkasbitung," Joni said.
In addition, KAI Commuter will also adjust its Commuter Line schedule in the afternoon and evening, depending on conditions on the route. KAI Commuter will focus on these times to reduce congestion, particularly on the Rangkasbitung Commuter Line.
"All Commuter Line users are advised to find alternative departure and arrival stations other than Palmerah Station. Those heading to Serpong/Rangkasbitung can board and disembark at Kebayoran Station. Meanwhile, those heading to Cikarang, Bogor, and Tangerang can board and disembark at Karet Station," he explained.
Meanwhile, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operational Area (Daop) 1 Jakarta has also suspended 19 long-distance trains (KAJJ) departing from and heading to Gambir Station at Jatinegara Station to anticipate traffic congestion caused by the demonstration at the House of Representatives (DPR).
"This operational pattern modification is temporary and applies to train journeys on Thursday, August 28, 2025. This way, the public has a choice of closer and more strategic departure points, especially for those coming from east Jakarta," said Ixfan Hendriwintoko, Public Relations Manager of KAI Operations Area 1 Jakarta.
KAI Operations Area 1 Jakarta is implementing an extraordinary stop (BLB) at Jatinegara Station for trains that normally do not stop at the station.
The following 15 trains are scheduled to stop at Jatinegara Station on Thursday:
1. Train 6 Argo Semeru, Gambir-Surabaya Gubeng, departs at 6:20 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
2. Train 132 Parahyangan, Gambir-Bandung, departs at 7:30 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
3. Train 46 Taksaka, Gambir-Yogyakarta, departs at 7:45 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
4. Train 50A Purwojaya, Gambir-Cilacap, departs at 7:00 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
5. Train 2 Argo Bromo Anggrek, Gambir-Surabaya Pasar Turi, departs at 8:20 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
6. Train 16 Argo Dwipangga, Gambir-Solo, departs at 8:50 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
7. Train 118 Gunung Jati, Gambir-Semarang Tawang, departs at 9:00 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
8. Train 7006 Batavia, Gambir-Solo route, departs at 9:35 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
9. Train 40 Sembrani, Gambir-Surabaya Pasar Turi route, departs at 10:20 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
10. Train 62 Manahan, Gambir-Solo route, departs at 10:30 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
11. Train 122 Cakrabuana, Gambir-Cirebon route, departs at 10:50 a.m. Western Indonesia Time
12. Train 44 Taksaka, Gambir-Yogyakarta route, departs at 2:00 p.m. Western Indonesia Time
13. Train 38 Brawijaya, Gambir-Malang route, departs at 3:45 p.m. Western Indonesia Time
14. Train 8 Bima, Gambir-Surabaya Gubeng route, departs at 5:00 p.m. Western Indonesia Time
15. Train 36 Gajayana, Gambir-Malang route, departs at 6:50 p.m. Western Indonesia Time
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