JEMBER - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Regional Operation (Daop) 9 Jember presents the Sangkuriang Train (KA) route from Ketapang Station, Banyuwangi, East Java, to Bandung Station, West Java, round trip.
"This train is scheduled to officially operate from Ketapang Station on May 2, 2026, and become an alternative for long-distance travel that prioritizes comfort, efficiency, and inter-regional connectivity," said Legal and Public Relations Manager of Daop 9 Jember Cahyo Widiantoro in Jember, East Java, Antara, Tuesday, April 21.
According to him, the Sangkuriang train comes with a series of modern and diverse facilities, consisting of 1 compartment train with a capacity of 16 seats that offers privacy and exclusivity, 4 executive stainless steel trains with a total of 200 seats (50 seats each), and 3 stainless steel economy trains with a total of 240 seats (80 seats each).
"This series is also equipped with 1 restoration train and 1 generating train to support comfort during the journey," he said.
On its journey, the Sangkuriang train will cover a distance of 1,002 kilometers crossing Jember, Lumajang, Surabaya, Solo, Yogyakarta, Ciamis, Tasikmalaya to the final destination of Bandung.
This confirms KAI's commitment to providing transportation services that can reach a wider area directly.
He said the presence of the Sangkuriang train was a strategic step in improving the quality of service to passengers.
"KA Sangkuriang is present to bring a new atmosphere in railway travel services, not only adding a choice of transportation modes, but also providing a more comfortable and efficient travel experience for the community. With the direct Ketapang-Bandung route without transit, passengers can now enjoy long-distance travel more practically," he said.
He hopes that the service will also be able to encourage the growth of the tourism sector and the regional economy along the travel route, so that passengers can easily access various tourism potential, ranging from natural beauty, culinary wealth, to historical and cultural values that are spread across various regions. passed.
As a form of appreciation for passengers, KAI provides a special promo in the form of a 50 percent discount for the first trip of the Bandung-Ketapang relationship which took place on May 1, 2026.
The program is expected to attract public interest to try a new experience using the Sangkuriang train.
"We appeal to all prospective passengers to make ticket reservations through the official Access by KAI application or other official sales channels to ensure ease, security, and comfort in the transaction process," said Cahyo.
With the arrival of the Sangkuriang train, KAI Daop 9 Jember is optimistic that it can continue to improve the quality of public transportation services while strengthening inter-regional connectivity in Indonesia.
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