KAI Clarifies Electronic Devices Not Allowed to be Plugged into Train Sockets

The use of high-powered electronic devices on train sockets has come under scrutiny after a viral incident involving a passenger cooking instant noodles using an electric stove in a KA Murhani carriage at Tegal Station on Wednesday (22/4/2026). PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), through its Daerah Operasi 1 Jakarta, has clarified that the sockets inside trains are not designed for all types of electrical devices. Manager of Public Relations for KAI Daop 1 Jakarta, Franoto Wibowo, explained that the facility is only intended for low-power devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and other supporting devices. “The electricity supply on the train is prioritised for supporting main facilities, such as air conditioning, lighting, automatic door systems, and passenger information devices. There is no additional capacity for using high-powered electrical appliances,” Franoto stated in Jakarta on Friday (24/4/2026), quoted from Antara. Such devices have high power consumption that can trigger overloads. If an overload occurs, the electrical system may experience disruptions or trips, potentially causing the main facilities like air conditioning and lighting to fail, which ultimately affects passenger comfort and safety. Additionally, using high-power devices can generate excessive heat in the electrical installation, short circuits, and the risk of fire in enclosed spaces. “Such actions constitute misuse of facilities that can endanger the safety of the journey,” Franoto said. “We emphasise that every facility at stations and inside trains is part of a service system that must be maintained together. Misuse of facilities not only violates rules but can also endanger the safety of all customers,” Franoto added. As an alternative, KAI provides charging facilities in station areas. Several stations are also equipped with coworking spaces to support passengers’ needs before departure. KAI hopes that the public will increasingly understand the limitations of electricity use inside trains and refrain from actions that could disrupt operations and journey safety.