Malang, en.SERU.co.id – PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operational Area 8 Surabaya will enforce the 2026 Train Travel Graph (Gapeka) starting December 1, 2026. Passengers who will depart from Malang Station are urged to pay attention and reconfirm the departure schedule before making the journey.
Public Relations Manager of KAI Daop 8 Surabaya, Mahendro Trang Bawono, stated that the implementation of Gapeka 2026 is part of KAI’s commitment. In improving service quality, while adjusting train travel operations to community needs.
“Through the implementation of Gapeka 2026, we hope train travel becomes increasingly optimal and can provide a better travel experience for passengers. Along with the adjustment of schedules and travel patterns, we urge passengers who will depart from Malang Station to reconfirm their departure schedule,” said Mahendro.
The implementation of Gapeka 2026 presents a number of train travel adjustments, so passengers need to:
- recheck the departure date,
- departure and arrival times,
- origin and destination stations,
- stopping stations listed on the ticket.
“By reconfirming travel information from the start, passengers can adjust their agenda and departure time to the station. So that they have sufficient time for the ticket inspection process and departure preparation, as well as avoid the risk of missing the train,” added Mahendro.
Those adjustments are carried out to accommodate community travel needs, improve operational efficiency, as well as maintain the safety and reliability of train services. From the side of service to passengers, the implementation of Gapeka 2026 also provides benefits in the form of reduced travel time on a number of train journeys.
Based on comparison with Gapeka 2025, the largest travel time reductions on journeys from Malang Station occur on:
- KA Matarmaja on the Malang–Pasar Senen relation which becomes 35 minutes shorter.
- KA Malabar Sore on the Malang–Bandung relation experiences a travel time reduction of 22 minutes.
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Through the Access by KAI application, passengers can obtain the latest travel schedule information, choose trains according to needs. As well as check seat availability, up to complete ticket purchase transactions practically.
“We invite the public to utilize the Access by KAI application in planning travel and making ticket reservations through official KAI channels. Ensure the chosen schedule is already in accordance with travel needs, including time and stopping stations,” explained Mahendro.
To obtain further information regarding travel schedules, ticket reservations, or other train services, passengers can contact the KAI Contact Center via telephone 121 or (021) 121. Information can also be obtained through WhatsApp service at number 0811-2223-3121 as well as the official KAI Instagram account @kai121_. (rhd)
