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Jakarta train stations to provide passengers with 'takjil'

News Desk (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Sun, May 28, 2017 Published on May. 28, 2017 Published on 2017-05-28T11:14:27+07:00

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Jakarta train stations to provide passengers with 'takjil' Passengers wait for the arrival of a train at Gambir railway station in Central Jakarta on April 19. Railway operator PT KAI Commuter Jabodetabek (KCJ) will be providing light snacks to commuter passengers on weekdays during the fasting month of Ramadhan. (JP/Seto Wardhana)

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ommuter railway operator PT KAI Commuter Jabodetabek (KCJ) starting June 12 will provide passengers of Jakarta commuter trains with takjil (light iftar snacks).

“The operator will provide some takjil, but only at several big train stations,” said KCJ spokesperson Eva Chairunisa on Saturday, as quoted by kompas.com.

The stations to provide the light snacks are Tanah Abang, Juanda, Gondangdia, Cikini and Manggarai stations, she said. Light snacks and drinks will only be provided on weekdays.

(Read also: Benhil takjil market still vibrant amid renovation)

Eva said that the operator would also allow the passengers to consume food and drinks on board the trains for one hour at dusk, during the breaking-of-the-fast period. (kuk/dmr)

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