Rail Transportation Strengthens Urban Mobility in Jabodetabek

Record Passenger Numbers

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), through its subsidiaries KAI Commuter and LRT Jabodebek, has reported serving hundreds of millions of passengers in 2025. Between January and November, KRL Jabodetabek carried 317.67 million passengers, while LRT Jabodebek served 26.11 million passengers. Additionally, the Commuter Line Basoetta (Soekarno-Hatta Airport rail link) transported 2.12 million passengers during the same period.

Enhancing Urban Mobility

The significant passenger numbers reflect the strategic role of rail transportation in supporting daily mobility in the Jabodetabek metropolitan area. According to Anne Purba, Vice President of Corporate Communication at KAI, the company has been working on enhancing urban mobility through improved service performance, optimized transit nodes, and expanded intermodal integration. These efforts aim to create seamless travel experiences for commuters from origin to destination.

Growing Importance of Rail Transport

The substantial ridership figures demonstrate the increasing reliance on rail-based public transportation in the region. As urban areas continue to grow, the role of efficient and integrated transportation systems becomes increasingly critical. The performance of KRL and LRT Jabodebek serves as a positive indicator of how infrastructure development can support urban mobility needs.