Karet Station, Central Jakarta

Karet Station is a railway station situated in Kebon Melati, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, Indonesia. It is located on the north bank of the West Flood Canal and primarily serves Commuterline trains. The station plays a role in connecting commuters to various parts of Jakarta and its surrounding areas.

Key Highlights

  • Karet Station serves the Cikarang Loop Line for KAI Commuter services.
  • It has two side platforms and two tracks.
  • Karet Station is located approximately 330 meters east of BNI City Station and 760 meters east of Sudirman Station.
  • The travel time between Karet Station and Sudirman Station is approximately one minute due to their close proximity (0.8 km).
  • As of January 2025, KAI Commuter has announced plans for Karet Station to stop loading and unloading passengers, directing commuters to the more spacious BNI City Station.
  • A connecting corridor is being constructed to link Karet Station with BNI City Station, which are about 450 meters apart.
  • The Ministry of Transportation confirmed that Karet Station will not be fully closed but integrated with BNI City Station.
  • Karet Station currently accommodates a minimum of two thousand passengers per hour.

Location & Connectivity

Karet Station is located on Jalan KH Mas Mansyur in Kebon Melati, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. It is well-connected to various bus routes, including 6K, 8C, JP03, JAK8, JAK9, BUS SEKOLAH 19, JAK48A, and 5F. The station is also accessible by train via the LINGKAR CIKARANG LINE and KA BANDARA SOEKARNO–HATTA. Walkability in Jakarta's transit areas is a developing aspect, with efforts to improve pedestrian infrastructure.

Facilities

Karet Station has two platforms: Platform 1 for Commuter Line trains heading towards Tanah Abang, Duri, Kampung Bandan, and Jatinegara, and Platform 2 for Commuter Line trains heading towards Manggarai, Depok, and Bogor. Basic facilities include waiting areas. There are plans to transform Karet Station into a public space with tenants along the connecting corridor to BNI City Station.

Relevance

Karet Station functions as a crucial transit node in Central Jakarta, facilitating daily commutes for thousands of passengers. Its proximity and planned integration with BNI City Station and Sudirman Station underscore its role in creating a more efficient and interconnected railway ecosystem in the city. The station is part of a densely populated urban area, contributing to the accessibility of business and residential zones in Tanah Abang and surrounding districts.

Nearby

Notable places near Karet Station include BNI City Station (330 meters east), Sudirman Station (760 meters east), and Grand Indonesia Shopping Town (740 meters northeast). Other nearby landmarks and facilities include Karet Bivak Cemetery, The London School of Public Relations, LaSalle College Jakarta, Wisma 46 BNI, Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta, and Popular Theater Teguh Karya Building. Setiabudi One is another mall located in the vicinity.

Data Table

FeatureDetail
POI TypeTrain Station
AddressKaret Station, Kb. Melati, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia
Latitude-6.200841899999999
Longitude106.8159048
Train Lines ServedCikarang Loop Line (KAI Commuter)
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Station CodeKAT
Elevation+11 meters (36 feet)
OperatorKAI Commuter

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