Gambir railway station, Railway terminal in Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Gambir is a long-distance railway terminal in Central Jakarta that connects travelers with other cities across Java. The station spreads across three levels, with shops and eateries on the ground floor, waiting areas on the second story, and platforms at the top under a wide roof.
The facility began in 1871 as a small stop called Koningsplein and grew in 1884 into Weltevreden Station. A major renovation in the early 1990s transformed the old building into a modern elevated structure with concrete beams and glass facades.
Visitors walk through the second level and find waiting rooms fitted with rows of seats and ticket counters. The name derives from the nearby gambir tree, a tropical plant with fragrant flowers once common in the area.
Travelers can catch DAMRI buses to Soekarno-Hatta Airport right outside the main entrance. Those heading further into the city will find several TransJakarta stops nearby with connections to other neighborhoods.
Starting in 2025, the facility will stop serving long-distance trains and focus solely on commuter lines. All intercity routes will move permanently to Manggarai Station, changing the role of this facility within the urban network.
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