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Indonesia’s state-owned railway company, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI, is running direct train services during the busy Christmas and New Year holiday season. These convenient, non-stop journeys connect Jakarta with Yogyakarta and Jakarta with Semarang.
## Indonesia Pioneers Direct Train Routes for Holiday Travel Surge
**[INT. ARCHYDE STUDIO – DAY]**
**ANCHOR:** Indonesia’s state-owned railway, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), is responding to holiday travel demand with a welcome treat: direct train services connecting Jakarta with both Yogyakarta and Semarang. Joining us now is [NAME], a transport correspondent with archyde, to break down these new direct routes. [NAME], welcome.
**CORRESPONDENT:** Thanks for having me.
**ANCHOR:** So, tell us about these exciting new connections. What notably makes them stand out?
**CORRESPONDENT:** Well, these are fixed, non-stop connections, eliminating transfers which can be a headache, especially during peak holiday season. KAI is offering these direct routes between Jakarta and Yogyakarta on December 16th and 17th. The Jakarta-Semarang direct route already ran for a couple of days earlier in December, from the 9th to the 10th.
**ANCHOR:** That’s fantastic for commuters hoping for a smoother journey. You mentioned a specific service between Jakarta and yogyakarta. Can you elaborate on the schedule and itinerary?
**CORRESPONDENT:** Absolutely. On December 16th, the train departs from Gambir Station in Jakarta at 11:25 PM, arriving in Yogyakarta at 5:28 AM. The return trip departs Yogyakarta at 12:20 PM on december 17th, reaching Gambir Station at 6:22 PM.
**ANCHOR:** Impressive, considering it’s a long distance.
**CORRESPONDENT:** Indeed, KAI attributed this decision to high public demand, particularly after the success of the Gambir-Semarang direct route.They’re really aiming to provide a more convenient and efficient travel experience during this busy period.
**ANCHOR:** And are there any incentives for passengers choosing these direct routes?
**CORRESPONDENT:**
Yes, for the jakarta-Yogyakarta service, KAI is offering a generous 25% discount on executive class tickets. The usual price is IDR 630,000, but with the discount, it drops down to IDR 475,000, making it a more attractive option for holiday travelers.
**ANCHOR:** Sounds like a pretty good deal. [NAME], thanks so much for giving us the rundown on KAI’s direct train services for the holiday season.
**CORRESPONDENT:** My pleasure.
**[END SCENE]**
## Q&A: KAI Direct Train Services for Holiday Travel
**Q: What new direct train services is KAI offering for the holiday season?**
**A:** KAI is introducing direct train services connecting Jakarta with Yogyakarta and Semarang during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
**Q: When will the direct train between Jakarta and Yogyakarta operate?**
**A:** This service will run on December 16th and 17th, 2024.
**Q: can you provide the schedule for the Jakarta-Yogyakarta direct train?**
**A:** On December 16th, the train departs from Gambir Station in Jakarta at 11:25 PM and arrives in Yogyakarta at 5:28 AM. The return trip departs Yogyakarta at 12:20 PM on December 17th, reaching Gambir Station at 6:22 PM.
**Q: why did KAI decide to offer these direct routes?**
**A:** KAI stated that the decision was based on high public demand, notably after the success of the Gambir-Semarang direct route which ran from December 9th to 10th, 2024. KAI aims to provide a more convenient and efficient travel experience for customers during this busy period.
**Q: Are there any discounts being offered for these direct routes?**
**A:** Yes, for the Jakarta-Yogyakarta service, KAI is offering a 25% discount on executive class tickets, reducing the price from IDR 630,000 to IDR 475,000.
**Q: When did the direct train service between Jakarta and Semarang run?**
**A:** This service operated for two days earlier in December, from the 9th to the 10th.
**Q: What inspired KAI to offer these direct train services?**
**A:** KAI’s Vice President for Non Transport Commercialization, Krisna Arianto, explained that the direct train service concept was inspired by direct airplane flight services, aiming to provide a more straightforward and efficient travel experience.
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Jakarta-Yogyakarta Direct train
The direct train service between Jakarta and Yogyakarta will operate on December 16th and 17th, 2024. On December 16th, the train departs from gambir Station at 23:25 WIB, arriving in Yogyakarta at 05:28 WIB. The return journey from Yogyakarta to Gambir Station will take place on December 17th, departing at 12:20 WIB and arriving at 18:22 WIB. “We are bringing back the direct train service after seeing the high public demand for a similar service on the Gambir-Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng route, which ran from December 9th to 10th, 2024. This service is designed to provide a practical, agreeable, and more efficient travel experience for customers,” stated KAI Vice President of Public Relations Anne Purba. To encourage travelers, KAI is offering a 25% discount on executive class tickets for this route, bringing the price down to IDR 475,000 from the usual IDR 630,000.Direct Train Jakarta-Semarang
Earlier in December, KAI also introduced a direct train service between Jakarta and Semarang on December 9th and 10th. During this period, the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) estimated that approximately 3.5 million people traveled by train. PT KAI’s Vice President for Non Transport Commercialization, Krisna Arianto, explained that the direct train service was inspired by airplane flight services – a direct journey from Jakarta to Semarang without any stops. For this initial direct train service between Jakarta and Semarang, KAI offered a significant 50% discount.Executive tickets, traveling between Gambir and Semarang (and vice versa), were priced at IDR 200,000, reduced from the normal price of IDR 400,000.## Indonesia Pioneers Direct Train Routes for Holiday Travel Surge
**[INT. ARCHYDE STUDIO – DAY]**
**ANCHOR:** Indonesia’s state-owned railway, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), is responding to holiday travel demand with a welcome treat: direct train services connecting Jakarta with both Yogyakarta and Semarang. Joining us now is [NAME], a transport correspondent with archyde, to break down these new direct routes. [NAME], welcome.
**CORRESPONDENT:** Thanks for having me.
**ANCHOR:** So, tell us about these exciting new connections. What notably makes them stand out?
**CORRESPONDENT:** Well, these are fixed, non-stop connections, eliminating transfers which can be a headache, especially during peak holiday season. KAI is offering these direct routes between Jakarta and Yogyakarta on December 16th and 17th. The Jakarta-Semarang direct route already ran for a couple of days earlier in December, from the 9th to the 10th.
**ANCHOR:** That’s fantastic for commuters hoping for a smoother journey. You mentioned a specific service between Jakarta and yogyakarta. Can you elaborate on the schedule and itinerary?
**CORRESPONDENT:** Absolutely. On December 16th, the train departs from Gambir Station in Jakarta at 11:25 PM, arriving in Yogyakarta at 5:28 AM. The return trip departs Yogyakarta at 12:20 PM on december 17th, reaching Gambir Station at 6:22 PM.
**ANCHOR:** Impressive, considering it’s a long distance.
**CORRESPONDENT:** Indeed, KAI attributed this decision to high public demand, particularly after the success of the Gambir-Semarang direct route.They’re really aiming to provide a more convenient and efficient travel experience during this busy period.
**ANCHOR:** And are there any incentives for passengers choosing these direct routes?
**CORRESPONDENT:**
Yes, for the jakarta-Yogyakarta service, KAI is offering a generous 25% discount on executive class tickets. The usual price is IDR 630,000, but with the discount, it drops down to IDR 475,000, making it a more attractive option for holiday travelers.
**ANCHOR:** Sounds like a pretty good deal. [NAME], thanks so much for giving us the rundown on KAI’s direct train services for the holiday season.
**CORRESPONDENT:** My pleasure.
**[END SCENE]**
## Q&A: KAI Direct Train Services for Holiday Travel
**Q: What new direct train services is KAI offering for the holiday season?**
**A:** KAI is introducing direct train services connecting Jakarta with Yogyakarta and Semarang during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
**Q: When will the direct train between Jakarta and Yogyakarta operate?**
**A:** This service will run on December 16th and 17th, 2024.
**Q: can you provide the schedule for the Jakarta-Yogyakarta direct train?**
**A:** On December 16th, the train departs from Gambir Station in Jakarta at 11:25 PM and arrives in Yogyakarta at 5:28 AM. The return trip departs Yogyakarta at 12:20 PM on December 17th, reaching Gambir Station at 6:22 PM.
**Q: why did KAI decide to offer these direct routes?**
**A:** KAI stated that the decision was based on high public demand, notably after the success of the Gambir-Semarang direct route which ran from December 9th to 10th, 2024. KAI aims to provide a more convenient and efficient travel experience for customers during this busy period.
**Q: Are there any discounts being offered for these direct routes?**
**A:** Yes, for the Jakarta-Yogyakarta service, KAI is offering a 25% discount on executive class tickets, reducing the price from IDR 630,000 to IDR 475,000.
**Q: When did the direct train service between Jakarta and Semarang run?**
**A:** This service operated for two days earlier in December, from the 9th to the 10th.
**Q: What inspired KAI to offer these direct train services?**
**A:** KAI’s Vice President for Non Transport Commercialization, Krisna Arianto, explained that the direct train service concept was inspired by direct airplane flight services, aiming to provide a more straightforward and efficient travel experience.
