EduTrain KAI Opens Access to Railway Technology Knowledge for Children from Orphanages
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (KAI) has introduced EduTrain, an educational journey that gives children from orphanages the opportunity to learn more about the development of railway technology in Indonesia. The program provides a platform for knowledge sharing through hands-on experiences using railway services and learning about modern transportation systems from technological, operational, and safety perspectives.
EduTrain is organized by KAI in collaboration with PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) to commemorate Indonesia's 81st Independence Day and KAI's 81st anniversary. The program is arranged in two travel batches between Jakarta and Bandung, involving children from several orphanages.
KAI Director of Finance and General Affairs Indarto Pamoengkas said EduTrain reflects the company's commitment to sharing its knowledge and experience with the younger generation.
"Technology creates greater value when the knowledge behind it can be shared. Through EduTrain, we want children to gain learning experiences that spark their curiosity and broaden their perspective on the future," Indarto said.
KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba said EduTrain is designed to help children learn about railway technology through direct experience.
"We want to open access to knowledge through a journey. Children can see firsthand how technology, services, and safety work together within the railway ecosystem," Anne said.
Each EduTrain batch consists of 90 participants, including 81 children and nine companions from three orphanages. Each orphanage sends 27 children and three companions. This composition is designed to ensure that the learning and supervision process throughout the journey remains well-organized.
The EduTrain journey uses the Feeder Train and Whoosh, giving participants an opportunity to experience Indonesia's modern railway services. During the program, the children are introduced to Whoosh high-speed train technology, travel operations and services, station facilities, and railway safety.
The program also features interactive onboard sessions, inspirational classes, sharing sessions with KAI and KCIC management, educational games, and introductions to station facilities. The learning materials cover the roles of KAI and Whoosh, public transportation safety and etiquette, and an introduction to the railway industry.
According to Anne, hands-on experiences make the learning process more relatable to children while giving them opportunities to ask questions and understand technology in a simpler way.
"When they can see, try, and ask questions directly, technology becomes easier to understand and can spark their curiosity," Anne said.
EduTrain is also designed to encourage learning motivation, build confidence, and inspire children to dream about their future. The experience of using railway services serves as an entry point to introduce various fields of study and career opportunities within the modern transportation ecosystem.
Through the collaboration between KAI and KCIC, participants gain opportunities to learn from railway services, technology, and professionals working in the railway industry. The knowledge and experience developed by both companies are shared with the younger generation so that technological advancements can bring broader benefits to society.
"We want them to return home with new experiences, knowledge, and the confidence to dream bigger about their future," Anne concluded.
VP Corporate Communication KAI