Kelapa Gading to Manggarai in Just 28 Minutes, a New Face of LRT Jakarta Mobility

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — The LRT Jakarta Phase 1B route from Velodrome to Manggarai has officially commenced operations, spanning 6.4 kilometers.

This new line expands the reach of Jakarta's public transportation system while providing more efficient travel options for the community, especially to the Manggarai area, which serves as a key transportation hub in the capital.

At the inauguration of the LRT Jakarta route from Kelapa Gading to Manggarai on Wednesday (16/9/2026), Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi said the Kelapa Gading to Manggarai route stretches 12.2 kilometers and connects 11 stations: Kelapa Gading, Boulevard Utara, Boulevard Selatan, Pulomas, Equestrian, Velodrome, Rawamangun, Pramuka, Matraman, Proklamasi, and Manggarai.

DOK. Waskita Karya LRT Jakarta Phase 1B passing through Jakarta's urban area.

“The journey from Kelapa Gading to Manggarai can be completed in approximately 28 minutes,” Dudy stated.

“The transportation nodes we are building form an integrated public transport ecosystem. The public should find it increasingly easy to switch from one mode of transport to another,” he added.

Connectivity Among Residents Strengthens

The operation of LRT Jakarta Phase 1B continues the service from Phase 1A, which previously connected Kelapa Gading to Velodrome.

With the addition of the 6.4-kilometer stretch, the LRT now serves areas including Rawamangun, Pramuka, Matraman, Proklamasi, and Manggarai.

This network expansion means public transport journeys no longer rely solely on a single mode of travel.

Manggarai Station holds a strategic position as it serves as the meeting point for several transportation services used by the public for travels within Jakarta and its surroundings.

KOMPAS.com/Rahel Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi at the Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (17/9/2026)

Dudy emphasized that urban transportation development must continuously focus on creating interconnected public transport networks, enabling the public to enjoy increasingly easy, safe, secure, comfortable, and efficient travel services.

“With proper integration, we expect increased public transportation usage and a gradual reduction in private vehicle dependence,” the Minister of Transportation continued.

With the LRT now operational up to Manggarai, passengers can continue their journeys using various other modes, including KRL Commuter Line, TransJakarta buses, TransJabodetabek services, and airport trains.

This integration plays a crucial role in expanding public transportation use.

The public not only needs new transit lines but also ease of transfers between modes within a single trip.

This condition is expected to make travel more efficient, particularly for residents commuting to Jakarta’s main activity centers.