Jayabaya (train)
Jayabaya is an Indonesian intercity passenger train operated by Kereta Api Indonesia, serving the – route round-trip. It was launched to meet high demand for medium and long-distance rail transport between Jakarta and Malang, complementing existing services on the route.
History
Jayabaya train entered service on 18 October 2014, inaugurated at Pasar Senen station. At launch, it operated as an economy-class service using newly built coaches from Industri Kereta Api designed for better comfort including air conditioning, power outlets at each seat, and coaches arranged to also accommodate passengers with disabilities. The name "Jayabaya" was chosen to honor King Jayabaya of the Kediri Kingdom who is well known in Javanese tradition for his prophecies.Jayabaya uses the northern Java corridor, which already has double-tracking, allowing a significantly faster journey time compared to southern-route trains connecting Malang and Jakarta. The initial ticketing was subsidized as Public service obligation, with fares between and a promotional fare discount of applied during 18–20 October 2014.
On 26 September 2023, Jayabaya became the first long-distance train to receive the new-generation economy coaches modified by Manggarai Railway Workshop, featuring reclining and reversible captain-style seats and reduced capacity for greater comfort.
Further upgrades were introduced on 16 October 2024, when the service began operating stainless-steel new-generation trainsets built by INKA, continuing the transition to improved passenger facilities.
Station
Based on 2025 train travel chart, Jayabaya serves the following principal stations:*
Incident
- On 3 February 2015, Jayabaya train on the Jakarta–Malang service derailed between and after heavy rainfall caused a rail foundation pillar to subside by around 40 centimeters. Five wheelsets on four cars left the track. All 455 passengers on board were evacuated and the train was taken to for inspection, while repairs were carried out to the affected section of track.