KAI Commuter Cikarang Loop Line

Cikarang Commuter Line
Cikarang Loop Line
Overview
StatusOperational
Owner Kereta Api Indonesia
LocaleWest Jakarta
Central Jakarta
South Jakarta
East Jakarta
Bekasi
Bekasi Regency
Termini
Stations27
Websitehttp://www.krl.co.id/
Service
TypeCommuter rail
SystemKRL Commuterline
Operator(s)
Depot(s)Bukit Duri (BUD)
Rolling stock203 series
205 series
Tokyo Metro 05 series
Tokyo Metro 6000 series
Tokyo Metro 7000 series
Tokyu 8000 series
Tokyu 8500 series
History
Opened1924 (Electrified between Jakarta Kota/Tanjung Priok-Jatinegara section)
1992 (electrified between Jatinegara-Bekasi section)
2017 (electrified between Bekasi-Cikarang section)
28 May 2022 (present line)
Closed27 May 2022 (Jakarta Kota-Manggarai section)
Technical
Line length91 km (57 mi)[1]
Number of tracksDouble-track
Quadruple-track
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead line
Operating speed75–95 km/h (45–60 mph)

The Cikarang Loop Line (formerly Bekasi Line and Cikarang Line), officially the Cikarang Commuter Line, is a commuter rail line in Jakarta, Indonesia which is operated by PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI). The line connects Kampung Bandan station in North Jakarta and Cikarang station in Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, West Java. On maps and diagrams, the line is shown using the color "blue" ( ). Jakarta Kota–Cikarang is the extension of previously Jakarta Kota–Bekasi line which connects to Cikarang since 8 October 2017.[2]

As of 2015, the line is the third-busiest line in the KA Commuter system, after red line and yellow line.[3][4]

Before 28 May 2022, there used to be two routes operating between Jakarta Kota and Bekasi. One serves via Manggarai and other one via Pasar Senen.[5] Line and stations between Jakarta Kota and Manggarai were shared with the Jakarta Kota–Bogor line.

KAI Commuter announced in 21 May 2022 that the line will be renamed as Cikarang Loop Line with new abbreviation (C) by 28 May 2022, as part of Manggarai station upgrade. The line ceased operating to Jakarta Kota and no longer serves Jakarta KotaManggarai segment, which is served exclusively by the Bogor Line. Trains from Bekasi or Cikarang arriving at Jatinegara now continue through city loop previously used by Loop Line, clockwise or counterclockwise, and then return to Bekasi or Cikarang. Several trains end their journey at Angke or Kampung Bandan without looping.[6] In response to passenger congestion at Manggarai, a feeder service serving ManggaraiAngke/Kampung Bandan portion of the line was introduced on 30 May 2022 to minimise waiting time.[7]

  1. ^ "Cikarang commuter line service to start this weekend". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  2. ^ Ahmad Wijaya (7 October 2017). "Menhub resmikan KRL lintas Bekasi-Cikarang". Antaranews.com (in Indonesian).
  3. ^ "Komuter Bogor–Jakarta mendominasi KRL". kontan.co.id. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  4. ^ "KRL Commuterline to introduce 12-car trains on busy Bogor and Bekasi lines". Coconuts Jakarta. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  5. ^ "Bekasi KRL to change route via Pasar Senen to Jakarta Kota next month".
  6. ^ @commuterline; @ditjenperkeretaapian (21 May 2022). "Ingatkah #RekanCommuters akan rencana pengembangan Stasiun Manggarai menjadi Stasiun Sentral? Hal tersebut kedepannya akan terjadi dengan…". Instagram. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Stasiun Manggarai Padat, KAI Commuter Bakal Tambah 6 Kereta Tambahan di Jam Sibuk". iNews.ID (in Indonesian). 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.