Commuter line operator PT KAI Commuter Jabodetabek (KCJ) has said it will extend its train services to the Cikarang industrial area in Bekasi regency, West Java, later this year.
ommuter line operator PT KAI Commuter Jabodetabek (KCJ) has said it will extend its train services to the Cikarang industrial areain Bekasi regency, West Java, later this year.
The company conducted a trial run on Thursday to test the train line, which connects Bekasi Station to Cikarang.
“Hopefully, the plan can be materialized in the next few months,” KCJ spokesperson Eva Chaerunissa said.
Eva said all supporting equipment, such as electronic gates and ticket vending machines, was ready.
Read also: Commuter line passengers hits 1 millionThe commuter train is a preferred mode of transportation for residents of Greater Jakarta because of its extensive coverage, relatively low fares and congestion-free rides. Trains serve around 1 million passengers daily.
The plan to extend services to Cikarang emerged in 2015 because of the high number of people traveling between the city and Jakarta. (dmr)
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