Jayakarta Station, Central Jakarta, Indonesia

Jayakarta Station (JAY) is a railway station located in Mangga Dua Selatan, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta. It is part of the KRL Commuterline system, operated by KAI Commuter, a subsidiary of the Indonesian national railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI). The station, opened in 1992, was constructed as part of an elevated train line project, and is the furthest stop on the Manggarai-Jakarta Kota elevated rail route.

Jayakarta Station is situated on Jl. Pangeran Jayakarta in Mangga Dua Selatan, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta. The station's strategic location provides connectivity to various parts of Jakarta. It is served by the KRL Commuterline's Bogor Line, connecting passengers to Jakarta Kota and Bogor, as well as the Nambo branch. While walkability within Jakarta generally varies, with main roads often having better pedestrian infrastructure, the station is accessible by several TransJakarta bus lines, including JAK10, JAK120, and JP01, enhancing its public transport access.

Jayakarta Station is equipped with essential facilities for commuters, including convenience stores, toilets, ATM centers, parking areas, and a mosque. The station has an elevated structure with two floors, unlike some other stations on the Jakarta Kota–Manggarai elevated railway which have three floors. A remnant of the old railroad bridge from the at-grade Manggarai–Jakarta Kota route is present in the station area, now repurposed as a road for residents.

Jayakarta Station plays a crucial role in Jakarta's urban transportation network as a key transit node for the KRL Commuterline. It facilitates daily commutes for a large number of passengers traveling between Central Jakarta and the wider Jabodetabek area. The station's integration into the elevated rail system contributes to easing road congestion by offering an alternative mode of transport. Its location in Central Jakarta, near commercial and residential zones, underscores its importance in connecting people to various urban functions.

Notable areas and landmarks near Jayakarta Station include Mangga Besar, known for its street food at nighttime, and the Mangga Dua area, which features malls such as ITC Mangga Dua. Other nearby train stations on the KRL Commuterline include Mangga Besar and Jakarta Kota.