Starting September 1, 2026, Stasiun Karet in Jakarta officially ceases all passenger operations for Commuter Line services, with all boarding and alighting permanently shifted to the nearby Stasiun BNI City, according to KAI Commuter and KAI Daop 1 Jakarta.
The total shutdown of service at Stasiun Karet marks the official launch of a joint station integration project between KAI Daop 1 Jakarta and KAI Commuter. According to KAI Commuter’s official updates, this infrastructure overhaul is scheduled to run from September 1 until December 31, 2026. Commuters who previously relied on Stasiun Karet will now navigate through a designated side selasar walkway to reach Stasiun BNI City, where new electronic gates, ticketing windows, and a western hall have been installed to handle the diverted passenger flow.
Operational Adjustments and Line Impacts
Train schedules across the network remain largely stable despite the closure. According to operational data, a total of 264 Commuter Line trips run from and toward the Kampung Bandan and Cikarang routes via Stasiun Karet and Stasiun Sudirman Baru/BNI City. KAI Commuter confirmed that Cikarang line journeys experience zero route changes, with the sole operational shift being the relocation of passenger boarding points to Stasiun BNI City. Meanwhile, Commuter Line Basoetta services operating out of Stasiun BNI City face no modifications, maintaining their exact current schedules and platform procedures.
Did You Know? Between January and July 2026, Stasiun Karet recorded 2,175,455 inbound passengers and 2,127,155 outbound passengers, while Stasiun BNI City handled 940,478 boardings and 662,808 alightings, bringing their combined total traffic to 5,905,896 passenger movements during that seven-month period.
Passenger Guidance and Area Accessibility
To ease the transition, transit authorities have deployed additional personnel and clear wayfinding signs across the integrated hub. Karina Amanda, VP Corporate Secretary of KAI Commuter, stated that the broader regional layout redesign will introduce enhanced accessibility features directly at the Stasiun Karet perimeter as well as near the Kendal tunnel. Officials urge daily commuters—locally known as anak kereta or anker—to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the new pathways at Stasiun BNI City before embarking on their regular transit routines.
Frequently Asked Questions
[Question 1] When did Stasiun Karet stop operating? [Answer based strictly on the source] Stasiun Karet officially stopped operating for passenger boarding and alighting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. [Question 2] Where are passengers redirected to catch their trains? [Answer based strictly on the source] Passengers are redirected to use Stasiun BNI City, accessing it via a dedicated side selasar walkway located next to Stasiun Karet. [Question 3] Will Cikarang and Basoetta train schedules change due to this integration? [Answer based strictly on the source] No, Cikarang line journeys and Commuter Line Basoetta services experience no route or schedule changes, with only the passenger boarding and alighting locations being moved.
How will your daily commute route change now that passenger services have shifted away from Stasiun Karet?
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