Merak railway station, railway station in Cilegon, Indonesia
Merak railway station is a railway station in Cilegon, Banten, located directly next to Merak Ferry Port and serving as a key interchange point between train and boat travel. The facility features an air-conditioned waiting room, clean toilets, a prayer room, real-time digital schedule displays, and small shops selling snacks and everyday items.
The station opened in early December 1914 and was originally positioned directly at the coast and harbor, offering a natural open view. Over time, the original wooden-roofed building was replaced with a more modern structure as transport needs and urban development changed.
The station is easily accessible by car via the toll road with simple exits to the parking lot, or by bus and local minivans called ankot from nearby cities like Cilegon. Taxis and ride-hailing services drop passengers directly at the station entrance, and there is 24-hour security for motorcycle and car parking.
The station is known as the westernmost active railway station on Java Island and connects Java directly to Sumatra through its direct connection system to the ferry port. This unique geographic position makes it a crucial transport hub for travelers switching between the two islands.
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