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Greater Bandung Commuter Line
Bandung Line

Commuter Line Bandung Raya in Haurpugur Station
Commuter Line Bandung Raya in Haurpugur Station
Overview
Native nameCommuter Line Bandung Raya
OwnerKereta Api Indonesia
LocaleWest Java
Transit typeCommuter rail
Number of lines1
Number of stations12
Daily ridership73,527 (2023)[1]
Annual ridership14.7 million (2023)[1]
HeadquartersBandung, Indonesia
Websitecommuterline.id
Operation
Began operation2023
Operator(s)KAI Commuter
CharacterAt grade
Train length8 cars per trainset
Technical
System length42 km (26 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Top speed90 km/h
Map
Commuter Line Bandung Route

The Greater Bandung Commuter Line (Indonesian: Commuter Line Bandung Raya) is a commuter rail service in West Java, Indonesia operated by KAI Commuter Region 2 Bandung, which serves the Purwakarta – Padalarang – Cicalengka route. This train stops at every station it passes except Andir Station which is still under construction.

The Directorate General of Railways of the Ministry of Transportation, through the Bandung Railway Engineering Center, and the Bandung City Government will soon electrify this service into an electric-powered KRL Commuterline system, similar to those in Greater Jakarta and Yogyakarta–Solo. The plan will start in 2024 with the first phase in the Padalarang – Bandung plot and continued with the second phase in the Bandung – Cicalengka plot. This plan is also expected to help connect the Whoosh high speed train service as an alternative to and from the Bandung city center.[2]

History

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In 2015, this train used the regular K3 used by the Patas AC train and the Penataran Express train which stopped operating. As of April 1, 2022, there will be a change in operator and management of the Greater Bandung Commuter Line train, which was previously managed by Kereta Api Indonesia, then handed over to KAI Commuter.[3]

The Bandung Raya Commuter Line train has undergone various developments, one of which is the station infrastructure. The stations on the Padalarang — Bandung route have undergone revitalization in support of the project and the Whoosh high speed train. Construction of the Kiaracondong railway station - Cicalengka double track is underway by the Direktorat Jenderal Perkeretaapian. In this project, Gedebage Station and Andir Station are being activated for passenger services.[4]

There is talk of converting this series of trains into electric trains. In 2023, the Bandung City Transportation Department announced that the conversion project will be divided into two stages, namely Padalarang – Bandung plot and Bandung – Cicalengka. The plan is that the project will be completed in 2024.[5]

Starting July 2023, along with the implementation of the 2023 train travel charts, the name of this train service will change from "KA Bandung Raya Ekonomi" to "Commuter Line Bandung Raya", in line with the uniformity of other local train brands in Indonesia.[6]

Naming

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The general public, to this day, often refers to this train as "KRD" because it was initially running as a KRD (Diesel Multiple Unit). Apart from that, there was a mention of "KRD Economy" to differentiate it from KRD Patas which at that time was a business class train. As of June 1, 2023, along with the implementation of the train travel schedule (GAPEKA), the Bandung Raya local train will be rebranded as "Commuter Line Bandung Raya".[7]

Capacity

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The capacity in one train series is around 742 seats, spread across seven economy class trains. In its operation, tickets are sold with a composition of 100% seating and 50% standing tickets from the available seat capacity in one train series. In this case, there is also a limit on the number of tickets sold on each schedule at departure stations and stopover stations, initial departure stations are limited to approximately 500 tickets and stopover stations 50 to 100 tickets per schedule, this policy is implemented in order to meet the comfort required by passengers this train, as well as legally in the context of implementing Law Number 23 of 2007 concerning Railways.[3]

Rates

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PT Kereta Api Indonesia Operational Area II Bandung impose a flat fare of IDR 5,000 or US$0.32 for Greater Bandung Commuter Line trains. As well as ordering Bandung Raya Commuter Line train tickets, you can use the Access By KAI application at least 2 hours to 7 days before departure and at the counter a few hours after the previous departure.[8]

Routes and stations

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The Greater Bandung Commuter Line train crosses five districts and cities in West Java . The main route of this train connects the west to the east, starting from Padalarang in West Bandung Regency to Cicalengka in Bandung Regency and vice versa. Along the journey, the train will stop in the center of Cimahi City and Bandung City. There is also a longer route, from Cicalengka to Purwakarta, although with less frequency than the Padalarang—Cicalengkaroute.

In accordance with GAPEKA 2023, the Baraya Commuter Line has 40 two-way trips with a relationship composition:[3]

There are also 6 Garut Commuter Line trips that support the Greater Bandung Commuter Line.

Station Transfer/Notes Location
Purwakarta Terminal station.

 LW  Walahar Commuter Line

Garut Commuter Line

Kereta Api Indonesia Inter-city trains

Purwakarta Regency
Ciganea Garut Commuter Line
Sukatani Garut Commuter Line
Plered Garut Commuter Line
Cikagondong Garut Commuter Line West Bandung Regency
Rendeh Garut Commuter Line
Maswati Garut Commuter Line
Sasaksaat Garut Commuter Line
Cilame Garut Commuter Line
Padalarang Jakarta–Bandung Whoosh HSR

Kereta Api Indonesia Inter-city trains

HSR Feeder Train

Garut Commuter Line

Bus interchange Padalarang bus terminal

Gadobangkong Garut Commuter Line

Trans Metro Pasundan

Bus interchange Share taxis (angkot)

Cimahi Garut Commuter Line

HSR Feeder Train

Kereta Api Indonesia Inter-city trains

Bus interchange Pasar Antri Baru bus terminal

Cimahi
Cimindi Garut Commuter Line

Bus interchange Share taxis (angkot)

Bandung
Andir Under construction
Ciroyom Garut Commuter Line

Bus interchange Ciroyom bus terminal

Bandung Kereta Api Indonesia Inter-city trains

HSR Feeder Train

Garut Commuter Line

Trans Metro Pasundan

Bus interchange Trans Metro Bandung

Trans Bandung Raya

Cikudapateuh Garut Commuter Line

Bus interchange Trans Metro Bandung

Trans Bandung Raya

Bus interchange Share taxis (angkot)

Kiaracondong Kereta Api Indonesia Inter-city trains

Garut Commuter Line

Bus interchange Share taxis (angkot)

Gedebage Garut Commuter Line

Bus interchange DAMRI shuttle bus service from DAMRI bus pool (at Soekarno–Hatta St.) to Tegalluar Station

Cimekar Garut Commuter Line
Rancaekek Garut Commuter Line

Bus interchange Share taxis (angkot)

Bandung Regency
Haurpugur Garut Commuter Line
Cicalengka Terminal station.

Garut Commuter Line

Bus interchange Cicalengka bus terminal

Incident

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Main article: 2024 Cicalengka station railway collision

On January 5, 2024, Greater Bandung Commuter Line train number 350 bound for Padalarang fatally collied with the Turangga train number PLB 65A with Surabaya Gubeng–Bandung route in Cikuya, Cicalengka, Bandung Regency, West Java, precisely at km181+100 or the incoming signal of Cicalengka Station. The collision killed four people; the Greater Bandung Commuter Line train driver and its assistant, Turangga train steward, and the Cimekar Station security personnel. Meanwhile, from the total of 287 Turangga passengers and 191 Greater Bandung Commuter Line passengers, 37 people were injured.[9]

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  • The Bandung Raya local train arrives at Cicalengka station
    The Bandung Raya local train arrives at Cicalengka station
  • The local Bandung Raya train steams at Cimindi station
    The local Bandung Raya train steams at Cimindi station
  • One of the locomotives at Padalarang Station
    One of the locomotives at Padalarang Station
  • Greater Bandung commuter train at Rancaekek Station
    Greater Bandung commuter train at Rancaekek Station

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "'KAI Commuter layani 331 juta penumpang selama 2023'". Antara News.
  2. ^ "Mulai 2024, Kereta Api Bandung Raya Dikonversi Jadi KRL" (in Indonesian). Bandung: Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika Kota Bandung. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Profil, Sejarah, dan Rute Commuter Line Bandung Raya yang Tabrakan dengan KA Turangga". beritasatu.com (in Indonesian). January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. "Double Track Kiaracondong-Cicalengka Dukung Transportasi Komuter Bandung Raya". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  5. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber (February 20, 2023). "Atasi Kemacetan, Kereta Api Bandung Raya Diubah Jadi KRL 2024". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  6. ^ Akbar, Amin. "Kereta Api Bandung Raya Akan Dikonversi Jadi KRL pada 2024, Catat Rutenya". Pikiran Rakyat. Bandung. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Riyandi, Rizma. "KRD Bandung Raya, Lokomotif PT KAI yang Selalu Jadi Andalan Selama Pandemi - Ayo Bandung". KRD Bandung Raya, Lokomotif PT KAI yang Selalu Jadi Andalan Selama Pandemi - Ayo Bandung (in Indonesian). Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  8. ^ "Jadwal dan Harga Tiket KRD Lokal Bandung Raya Ekonomi 2021 | Infonya Kereta Api". www.train.web.id. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  9. ^ Asih, Restu Wahyuning (January 5, 2024). "Masinis KA Bandung Raya Meninggal Dunia, Masinis KA Turangga Selamat". Bisnis.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved January 19, 2024.
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