Jakarta's Karet and BNI City Stations to Integrate by September 2026

Commuters in Jakarta are preparing for significant changes as state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) officially announced plans to integrate Karet Station and BNI City Station. This initiative, targeted for completion by September 28, 2026, aims to enhance the safety and comfort of Greater Jakarta's growing commuter population. The integration will centralize passenger entry and exit flows at BNI City Station, streamlining the journey for millions.

Under the new plan, Karet Station will be repurposed into a concourse, serving as the primary connection point to BNI City Station. To ensure a comfortable transfer, especially during inclement weather or heat, a connecting bridge equipped with air-conditioned travelators is being constructed. This enclosed passage will allow commuters to move between stations seamlessly, protected from the elements.

The integration addresses the high volume of passenger traffic at both stations. In the first half of 2026, Karet Station handled over 7.2 million passenger movements, while BNI City Station saw nearly 2.7 million. Combined, they served approximately 10 million passengers in six months. KAI is carefully managing the restructuring of external access points, coordinating with local government to reorganize pick-up zones and mitigate potential traffic congestion around Karet Station, acknowledging its role as a bustling hub for various transport modes and local vendors.

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We are preparing the integration of Karet and BNI City to make the customer's journey safer and more comfortable.