President Prabowo Rides Commuter Train, Interacts with Passengers

President Prabowo greets passengers during inspection of services of commuter line train from Manggarai Station to Tanah Abang Station on Tuesday (11/04). (Photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat)

A number of citizens enthusiastically welcomed President Prabowo Subianto as he inspected the services of commuter line train from Manggarai Station to Tanah Abang Station on Tuesday (11/04). For some passengers, the moment was an unforgettable experience, not only because the facilities are now more comfortable, but also because they had the chance to meet the Head of State in person.

One of them, Sabariah, a resident of West Sumbawa regency who happened to be in Jakarta, was riding the train from Depok to Tanah Abang to visit her child. Sabariah said that the train is now very comfortable and expressed her excitement about meeting the President directly. “Alhamdulillah, it’s nice. We got to meet Mr. President,” said Sabariah.

In the same carriage, Amilia, a Depok resident who is starting a clothing business, also felt the same benefits. She said she was happy with the improvements to the facilities, which made her daily commute safer and more comfortable.

“Thank you for these facilities [provided] for the people, so the public can use commuter trains comfortably,” said Amilia.

Meanwhile, Solihin, 66 years old, a Depok resident on his way to Kebayoran Lama for shopping, praised the comfort of the trains and the grandeur of the newly revamped station.

“It seems like the trains are getting better and better. Maybe this is domestically manufactured? They’re getting better, more comfortable, more orderly. It’s really good,” said Solihin.

Solihin also expressed his amazement at the revitalized Tanah Abang Station. He voiced hope that transportation in Indonesia, especially in the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek) would continue to improve.

“Wow, it’s really amazing, I’d say. Tanah Abang Station is very luxurious, more comfortable. Hopefully things will continue to improve in the future, maintenance, transportation, and the commuter line will keep progressing,” Solihin concluded.

Modernized transportation, improved facilities, and more humane services are no longer just plans on paper but real experiences for the people in their daily journeys. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (AS/MMB)