Jakarta's Karet and BNI City Stations to Integrate with Air-Conditioned Travelator

Jakarta's daily commuters are set for a significant upgrade as PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) officially announces a major project to integrate the Karet and BNI City stations. This initiative aims to enhance both safety and comfort for the ever-increasing number of KRL Jabodetabek passengers.

"We are preparing the integration of Karet and BNI City to make customer journeys safer and more comfortable," stated Bobby Rasyidin, President Director of PT KAI, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The project is slated for full operation by September 28, 2026.

A key feature of this integration is the introduction of an air-conditioned travelator connecting the two stations. This sheltered walkway will allow passengers to transfer between Karet and BNI City without being exposed to the weather. BNI City will become the primary hub for passenger entry and exit (gate-in and gate-out), while Karet station will function as a concourse, a main connecting space leading to BNI City.

KAI acknowledges the importance of Karet station as a daily hub for millions, including pedestrians, online motorcycle taxi drivers, and local businesses. Rasyidin emphasized that the station's external access points will be reorganized gradually, incorporating public feedback and coordinating closely with local authorities to manage pickup zones and alleviate traffic congestion around Karet.

The urgency of this integration is underscored by passenger volume data. In the first half of 2026 alone, Karet station recorded 7,257,442 passenger activities, while BNI City handled 2,688,254. Together, these adjacent stations served nearly 10 million passenger movements in just six months, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure to support regular KRL users and airport train commuters.

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