PT KAI Daop 1 Jakarta arranged for 12 long-distance trains from Gambir Station to stop at Jatinegara Station on International Labor Day, May 1, 2026. The measure ensures smooth service amid potential traffic jams from the May Day Fiesta at Monas. Manager of Public Relations Franoto Wibowo said passengers can still travel comfortably.
On International Labor Day or May Day, May 1, 2026, 12 long-distance trains (KAJJ) departing Gambir Station between 05.15 and 11.00 WIB will stop at Jatinegara Station. PT KAI Daop 1 Jakarta implemented this to counter traffic congestion toward Gambir due to the May Day Fiesta 2026 at the Monumen Nasional (Monas) area.
Manager of Public Relations for KAI Daop 1 Jakarta, Franoto Wibowo, explained that Labor Day activities are expected to increase vehicle volume on main Jakarta roads, especially access to Gambir Station. "Kegiatan (Hari Buruh) tersebut diperkirakan akan meningkatkan volume kendaraan di sejumlah ruas jalan utama di Jakarta, khususnya akses menuju Stasiun Gambir," he said in Jakarta on April 30, 2026.
The trains include KA 7010C (Additional) Gambir-Yogyakarta at 05.15 WIB, KA 6 Argo Semeru Gambir-Surabaya at 06.20 WIB, KA 50F Purwojaya Gambir-Kroya/Cilacap at 07.00 WIB, KA 132B Parahyangan Gambir-Bandung at 07.30 WIB, KA 46 Taksaka Gambir-Yogyakarta at 07.45 WIB, KA 2B Argo Bromo Anggrek Gambir-Surabaya at 08.20 WIB, KA 16 Argo Dwipangga Gambir-Solo at 08.50 WIB, KA 118B Gunungjati Gambir-Semarang at 09.00 WIB, KA 7006 Batavia Gambir-Solo at 09.35 WIB, KA 40 Sembrani Gambir-Surabaya at 10.20 WIB, KA 62B Manahan Gambir-Solo at 10.30 WIB, and KA 122B Cakrabuana Gambir-Cirebon at 10.50 WIB.
Franoto confirmed that train schedules remain as on tickets. He urged passengers to arrive early and adjust travel plans for traffic. KAI has promoted the policy via SMS and WhatsApp.
