The Adi Soemarmo Airport train service (KA BIAS) carried 375,032\npassengers during the January to May 2026 period, marking a 24.9%\nincrease compared to the 300,271 passengers recorded in the same period\nthe previous year. This growth indicates that KA BIAS is becoming an\nincreasingly strong agglomeration service, connecting the operational\nareas of Daop 6 Yogyakarta and Daop 7 Madiun. Initially introduced to\nstrengthen access to and from Adi Soemarmo Airport, the service has\nsince developed into a mobility option for communities along the Solo,\nSragen, Ngawi, Magetan, and Madiun corridor.<\/p>\n
Vice President Corporate Communication of KAI, Anne Purba, stated\nthat the passenger growth reflects the public\u2019s need for comfortable,\nfast, and reliable short- to medium-distance intercity transport. \u2018KA\nBIAS today plays a broader role in serving agglomeration mobility. From\nairport access, this service has evolved into a connector for community\nactivities in Solo, Sragen, Ngawi, Magetan, and Madiun,\u2019 Anne said. The\nservice recorded an additional 74,761 passengers in the first five\nmonths of 2026, averaging around 2,483 passengers per day.<\/p>\n
KA BIAS serves key stations including Adi Soemarmo Airport, Kadipiro,\nSolo Balapan, Solo Jebres, Palur, Sragen, Ngawi, Magetan, and Madiun,\naccording to the applicable schedule. KAI views the service as\nstrategically important for bridging short- and medium-distance travel\nneeds, offering a reliable alternative to road transport. \u2018Mobility in\nthe Solo\u2013Madiun region requires a service that is flexible, affordable,\nand easy to access. KA BIAS meets that need with scheduled journeys and\nconnectivity to important stations along the route,\u2019 Anne explained.<\/p>\n
KAI also emphasised that KA BIAS supports equitable access to public\ntransport. For residents of Sragen, Ngawi, Magetan, and Madiun, the\ntrain provides a convenient option for reaching Solo and surrounding\nareas, while for Solo residents, it opens easier access to the western\nparts of East Java. With affordable fares, KA BIAS caters to students,\nworkers, small business operators, families, and regular commuters.\nTickets can be booked through KAI\u2019s official channels and partner sales\nplatforms.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kais-adi-soemarmo-airport-train-sees-24-9-passenger-growth-in-first-five-months-of-2026-1782813312", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }