Get ready for the new era of train travel! Residents in Jabodebek (Greater Jakarta) will soon enjoy the services of LRT (Light Rail Transit). The soft launch of LRT Jabodebek will be conducted from July 12 to August 15, 2023, and it will officially operate on August 18, 2023. Meanwhile, LRT Jakarta has been operating since 2019. So, what are the differences between LRT Jakarta and LRT Jabodebek? Let us find out!

Trains

The Jakarta LRT and the Jabodebek LRT each have their own interesting specifications. At first glance, the most noticeable difference between the two LRT systems is the type of train used to serve passengers. Let's take a look at how these two train sets work.

Jakarta LRT Specifications:

Origin : Hyundai Rotem, South Korea

Speed : average 50 km/h, maximum 90 km/h

Capacity : 270 passengers

Jabodebek LRT Specifications:

Origin : PT INKA, Madiun, Indonesia

Speed : design speed 90 km/h, maximum operational speed of 80 km/h

Capacity : 740 passengers (normal load), 1,480 passengers (full load)

Routes

As the names suggest, the routes of LRT Jakarta and LRT Jabodebek are different. LRT Jakarta operates within Jakarta, whilst LRT Jabodebek passes through Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi.

LRT Jakarta Route

LRT Jakarta covers six stations, from Pegangsangan Dua to Velodrome. You can see the schedule using the JakLingko feature on the JAKIsuper app.

Source: JAKI
 

LRT Jabodebek Route

LRT Jabodebek has 18 stations with the following lines:

• LRT Jabodebek Line Cibubur
• LRT Jabodebek Line Bekasi

Source: @lrt_jabodebek
 

Fares

Before getting on, it's better for Smartcitizen to prepare buying the ticket. The payment methods also vary and can be adjusted to your preferences.

LRT Jakarta Fare

The fare for LRT Jakarta is Rp5.000 for both short and long distances, which can be purchased at the ticket counter or Ticket Vending Machine. Passengers can use the Single Journey Trip card with a deposit of Rp20.000 and a remaining balance of Rp15.000. The remaining balance can be refunded within seven days after the journey. Passengers also can use electronic money cards (KUE) such as e-money (Bank Mandiri), Flazz (BCA), Tap-Cash (BNI), Brizzi (BRI), JakCard (Bank DKI), and JakLingko (Bank DKI/BNI).
 

LRT Jabodebek Fare

Passengers of LRT Jabodebek will be charged Rp5.000 for the first one-kilometer journey. Each subsequent kilometer will have an additional cost of Rp700. The travel fare is determined by the Ministry of Transportation. During the soft launch, passengers can enjoy the journey with a tariff of only Rp1. This trial is also known as the "joy trip".

"During the tapping process, it turns out that zero rupiah is not detected by the system. That's why we apply a fare of Rp1, so that we can see if the system we implement works normally or not," explained Kuswardojo, Manager of Public Relations for LRT Jabodebek.

So, those are the differences between Jakarta LRT and Jabodebek LRT. By using public transportation like LRT, you are actively participating in preserving the environment and creating a more sustainable city. You can reduce carbon footprint, improve air quality, and alleviate traffic congestion on the roads.

For those of you living in the Jabodebek region, enjoy this upcoming mobility innovation! For the latest information about Jakarta LRT and Jabodebek LRT, please check their respective social media channels at LRT Jakarta and LRT Jabodebek!