Cianjur Train

Information About Cianjur Station

Cianjur Station (CJ) is a railway station with three tracks located on Yulius Usman street, Sayang, Cianjur. The station is always crowded with passengers, especially for those who want to travel on the Cianjur - Padalarang line.

To the west of this station there are actually several other stations but two of them are already inactive and only Cibeber station remains. Meanwhile the next station is Ciranjang station (towards Cipatat).

Cianjur station building does look like it has New Indies architecture because it was originally built by the Dutch East Indies government in 1882. The station was officially opened the following year along with the opening of the Sukabumi-Cianjur railway.

The opening of the first line at the station continued for another five lines, bringing the total number of lines to six. However, due to the lack of maximum usage and excessive traffic, the number of lines has been reduced to three.

Cianjur station currently only serves Siliwangi local train trips on the Sukabumi-Cianjur route three times round-trip. This travel route is very helpful for passengers because it only takes about 1.5 hours to travel.

Starting September 21, 2023, the Siliwangi train will expand its services beyond the Cianjur-Sukabumi route, adding a new route to and from Cipatat in West Bandung Regency.

This new stretch is approximately 38.6 km, facilitating travel between Sukabumi and Cianjur. Cianjur Station also offers comprehensive amenities for passengers, including a prayer room, health facility, and more.

Access to Cianjur Station is straightforward, whether by public transport or private vehicle, with just a 1.9 km distance from Cianjur's central square.

Moreover, the ticket price for the Cianjur-Sukabumi trip is only IDR 3,000 for one way. Thus, you can use this travel alternative not only for an interest but also for tourist purposes.

Train Routes and Schedules at Cianjur Station

Interesting Information about Cianjur Station

1. Playing Local Music

Some stations in Indonesia may have their own song or bell, including Cianjur Station. For example, Purwokerto Station plays the song "Di Tepinya Sungai Serayu" in the keroncong genre.

Cianjur Station has three folk songs that will be played every time there is a train arrival and departure. Among them are "Manuk Dadali", "Karatagan Pahlawan", and "Ayun Ayun Ambing" which always accompany the steps of passengers.

2. Almost Had Jonggol - Cianjur Route

The addition of rail lines was the focus of the management in the 1990s given the high demand of the community. The plan to build a branch line from Cianjur to Jonggol was predicted to reduce congestion around Jonggol. Due to the 1997 financial crisis, this plan was stopped and has not been realized until now.

3. Incident

Recently, on November 21, 2022, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Cianjur caused damage. The ceiling at Cianjur Station collapsed and led to the temporary postponement of various train trips. Facing the incident, KAI also presented a Rail Clinic at Cianjur Station as assistance to earthquake victims.

4. Operational Hiatus

Cianjur Station was once serving the Cianjur train on the Padalarang-Cianjur route. However, due to the absence of a PSO contract between PT KAI and the government through the Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia, the train was stopped in 2013.

The public's need for this transportation is inevitable so that a new train is presented. The Siliwangi train began operating in February 2014 for the Sukabumi-Cianjur crossing and in September 2020 served the Sukabumi-Cianjur and Cipatat majors.

5. Declared as a Cultural Heritage Site

As part of the Staatsspoorwegen (SS)'s efforts to develop the Bogor-Bandung-Cicalengka line, Cianjur Station played a key role in connecting the fertile Priangan region with the port of Batavia. Previously, it had a dedicated track not accessible by passenger trains, designated only for lorries, draisines, and inspection vehicles. Today, Cianjur Station is a recognized cultural heritage site, commemorating the progress of railways in Indonesia.

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