KAI Deploys Additional Train Service on Solo-Jakarta Route
State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), specifically the Yogyakarta Regional Operating Division 6, has added one additional daily train service between Solo Balapan Station and Jakarta’s Gambir Station to support public mobility during the 2026 Lebaran holiday period and return journey exodus. The additional service began operations on 15 March 2026 and will run until 31 March.
KAI Regional Operating Division 6 Yogyakarta’s Public Relations Manager, Feni Novida Saragih, stated that the additional train was deployed to accommodate surging travel demand during the Lebaran transport period.
“This additional Solo Balapan–Gambir train service is expected to provide an alternative for passengers wishing to travel between Solo and Jakarta during the period of increased public mobility ahead of and following Lebaran,” Feni told journalists on 15 March 2026.
The additional train comprises one luxury class carriage, four executive class carriages, and three economy class carriages. Specifically for the economy class, KAI is offering a promotional ticket discount of up to 30 per cent to attract passengers to use rail transport.
Feni stated that operating this additional train service is part of KAI’s commitment to providing more travel options during the Lebaran transport period. Beyond expanding seating capacity, the promotional discounts are intended to help the public obtain tickets at more affordable prices.
“Operating this additional train service represents KAI’s commitment to providing more travel options for the public during the Lebaran transport period,” Feni said.
The schedule for the additional train service is as follows: the additional Solo Balapan–Gambir train (KA 10923) departs Solo Balapan Station at 23:20 WIB (Western Indonesian Time) and arrives at Gambir Station at 07:42 WIB the following morning. Meanwhile, the additional Gambir–Solo Balapan train (KA 10960) departs Gambir Station at 11:50 WIB and arrives at Solo Balapan Station at 20:32 WIB.
Feni urged the public to plan their travel in advance given the high demand for rail transport during the Lebaran period. Ticket bookings can be made through the Access by KAI application or other official sales channels.
“We urge the public to book their tickets as soon as possible to avoid running out of tickets, so that the journey home and return can take place in a more planned and comfortable manner,” Feni said.
Through this service expansion, KAI hopes to support smooth public mobility during the Lebaran transport period whilst ensuring safe, timely, and comfortable transport services for passengers.