KAI Preserves 656 Historic Assets Amid 503.5 Million KAI Group Passenger Journeys in 2025

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) emphasizes its commitment to maintaining and managing railway heritage assets as part of the nation's cultural legacy. Amid KAI Group's performance achievements, which served 503,549,740 passenger journeys throughout 2025—an 8.52 percent increase compared to 2024's 464,031,108 journeys—KAI ensures service modernization moves in harmony with preserving historical values that have grown over more than a century.

Vice President of Corporate Communication at KAI, Anne Purba, stated that consistent customer growth serves as a momentum to strengthen the sustainable management of historical assets.

"Railways grow alongside the community. As passenger numbers continue to rise and services become increasingly modern, we maintain and manage our heritage professionally. This is our responsibility to safeguard the nation's heritage while delivering travel experiences relevant to today's customers," said Anne.

Throughout 2025, long-distance and local train services in Java and Sumatra served 55,620,561 passenger journeys, representing a 7.29 percent growth compared to the previous year. Supporting this mobility, KAI manages 656 assets that either hold cultural heritage status or are currently undergoing the designation process, spread across various operational regions.

In the North Sumatra region, Binjai Station holds cultural heritage status, while Kisaran, Besitang, Labuhan, Pulobrayan, Belawan, Titi Papan, Medan, and Lubuk Pakam are in the designation process. In West Sumatra, historic stations such as Sawahlunto, Silungkang, Muarakalaban, Simpang Haru, Pulo Air, Kacang, Singkarang, Sungai Lasi, Solok, Batu Tabal, Padang Panjang, Kayu Tanam, Kurai Taji, Pariaman, and Naras have been designated as cultural heritage sites. Paoeh Kambar, Pasar Usang, Lubuk Alung, Sicincin, Muaro Padang, Bukittinggi, and Payakumbuh remain in the designation process.

In the Palembang and Tanjungkarang regions, Kertapati, Prabumulih, Lubuk Rukam, Paninjauan, Belatung Lama, Gelumbang, Lembak, Pagar Gunung, Payakabung, Tanjung Rambang, Martapura, Tanjung Karang, and Pagar Gunung are currently undergoing the designation process.

In Regional Division 1 Jakarta, Jakarta Kota Station, Tanjung Priok Station, Manggarai Station, and Pasar Senen Station hold cultural heritage status alongside Jatinegara, Tangerang, Rangkasbitung, Serang, Cilegon, Krenceng, Cikeusal, Catang, and Anyer Kidul. Depok, Citayam, Cilebut, Batutulis, Sukabumi, Lemahabang, Kedunggedeh, Karawang, Sudimara, Serpong, Maja, Walantaka, and Karangantu are in the designation process.

In the Bandung region, Bandung Station, Padalarang, Cimahi, and Purwakarta have been designated as cultural heritage sites. Cibeber, Cianjur, Maleber, Tagogapu, Ciawi, Rajapolah, Indihiang, Tasikmalaya, Manonjaya, Bojong, Cibungur, Sadang, Ciganea, Sukatani, Cisomang, Cikadongdong, and Rende are currently in progress.

In Cirebon, Cirebon Station, Cirebon Prujakan, Brebes, and Songgong have been designated as cultural heritage sites, while Pegaden Baru and Cangkring are in the designation process. In Semarang, Semarang Tawang Station, Semarang Poncol, Gundih, and Ambarawa Station hold cultural heritage status, with several other stations such as Tanggung, Kedungjati, Telawa, Kalibodri, Weleri, Batang, Pekalongan, Comal, Petarukan, Pemalang, Tegal, Kendal, Sulur, Kapuan, Cepu, Ngrombo, Gambringan, Demak, Pati, Rembang, Lasem, Tayu, Purwodadi, Blora, and Tambaksari undergoing the designation process.

In the Yogyakarta and Solo regions, Yogyakarta Station, Solo Balapan Station, Purwosari, Lempuyangan, Solo Jebres, Kalimenur, Winongo, Bantul, Palbapang, and Medari have become cultural heritage sites. Kalioso, Delanggu, Ceper, Klaten, Srowot, Brambanan, Masaran, Kemiri, Palur, Magelang Kota, Grabakmerbabu, Solo Kota, and Wonogiri are in the designation process. In Madiun, Madiun Station has been designated as a cultural heritage site, while Blitar is in progress.

In the Surabaya and surrounding regions, Surabaya Kota, Surabaya Gubeng Station, Wonokromo, Malang, and Malang Kota Lama hold cultural heritage status, while Blimbing, Gebang, Mojokerto, and Bojonegoro are in the designation phase. In the Jember region, Probolinggo, Jember, and Bondowoso have become cultural heritage sites, while Pasuruan, Lumajang, Panarukan, Banyuwangi, and Sumberkolak are undergoing the designation process.

Beyond stations, KAI also manages various historical structures such as the Bandung Viaduct, Kudung Kemangkon Bridge, Pangukan Railway Bridge, Progo River Railway Bridge, Buk Gluduk Bridge, Lubang Kalam or Muaro Kalaban–Sawahlunto Tunnel, Tinggi Bridge, steam locomotive turntables, and the Sawahlunto–Teluk Bayur rail line. Other historic buildings forming part of KAI's heritage include Lawang Sewu, Ambarawa Railway Museum, KAI Head Office, Regional Division 2 Bandung Office, PKLG Cikudapateuh, KAI Education and Training Center, Yogyakarta Railway Workshop (Balai Yasa), PJKA housing complexes in Kedungjati and Lempuyangan, various official residences, messes, substations, workshops, depots, and other operational facilities with high historical value.

Regarding rolling stock, KAI preserves historic assets such as the Bima Kunthing Locomotive, the "Mak Itam" E1060 Steam Locomotive, passenger cars, coal wagons, water and freight wagons, as well as steam rollers that form part of the national railway industry's long journey.

Anne emphasized that heritage management is conducted in a structured manner and in coordination with local governments and relevant institutions. A customer-centric approach remains a priority so that passengers can enjoy comfortable facilities within spaces rich in historical value.

"We want passengers to experience modern travel while being in spaces whose historical values are well preserved. Heritage and modernization are managed under a single shared vision," Anne concluded.

KAI invites the public and passengers to join in preserving these historic assets. Care for cleanliness, orderliness, and respect for historical values represent a shared responsibility in maintaining the nation's heritage, which continues to move and connect Indonesia through time.

VP Corporate Communication KAI