Kiaracondong Station (KAC) or commonly known as Kircon Station is the second largest railway station in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. It is located near the Kiaracondong street (also known as Ibrahim Adjie street), on the Kiaracondong district, Bandung. The station located near the Kiaracondong traditional market and Kiaracondong fly over road.
Kiaracondong Station Stasiun Kiaracondong  | |||||
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 Kiaracondong Station | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Other names | Kircon Station | ||||
| Location | Babakansari, Kiaracondong, Bandung West Java Indonesia | ||||
| Coordinates | 6°55′28.76″S 107°38′47.62″E / 6.9246556°S 107.6465611°E | ||||
| Elevation | +681 m (2,234 ft) | ||||
| Owned by | Kereta Api Indonesia | ||||
| Operated by | |||||
| Line(s) | |||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms 5 island platforms | ||||
| Tracks | 7 | ||||
| Construction | |||||
| Structure type | Ground | ||||
| Parking |  Available | ||||
| Bicycle facilities |  Bicycle parking | ||||
| Accessible |  Available | ||||
| Architectural style | Art deco (north building) | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Station code | KAC • 1601 • KIRCON[1] | ||||
| Classification | Large class type B[1] | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 1923[2] | ||||
| Previous names | Kiaratjondong Halt | ||||
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The train station located is in Kiaracondong, on the eastern side of Bandung.
History
editIn the past, during the construction of the cross-Java railway line carried out by Staatsspoorwegen (SS), there were no Kiaracondong and Cikudapateuh stations, let alone Andir, Ciroyom, or Bandung Gudang. The 1894 map only mentions the names of Bandung Station and Gedebage as stations in the city of Bandung (Gedebage used to be on the outskirts of the city of Bandung).[3]
In some literature, such as the SS annual report, this station was built in the past due to the development of Bandung into a major city. Due to the increasing need for passengers and goods, the Colonial Government decided to build a double-track on the Padalarang–Bandung–Kiaracondong route, which was fully realized.[4] This construction also requires the existence of several stops and shunting points, such as Gadobangkong halt, Cimindi Station, railroad switch control station at Andir, freight train departure point at Ciroyom for Bandung Gudang Station, Cikudapateuh Station, and Kiaracondong Station. Steven Anne Reitsma also discussed in detail about this dual track and its effect on the economy of Bandung.[5] Although the double track itself was opened in 1921, simultaneously with the opening of the Bandung–Ciwidey and Rancaekek–Tanjungsari segments,[6] this station was only completed in 1923 under the name Kiaratjondong halt.[2]
Since 6 April 1999, this station has used electric signaling system produced by Alstom.[7]
Building and layout
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This station has seven train lines with line 3 being a straight track for a single track from and towards Cicalengka as well as a double track upstream direction (towards Bandung/ Padalarang), while line 2 is a straight track for a double track downstream direction (from Bandung/Padalarang).
There are two entrances to Kiaracondong Station. The north wing entrance with a building inspired by art deco architecture faces Jalan Ibrahim Adjie, while the old station building faces Jalan Stasiun on the south wing. Lines 1 to 5 are covered with overcapping roofs. The north wing has a fairly large parking area, while the south wing has no parking area at all due to the dense population density.
Near this station is the Kiaracondong railway workshop, a workshop specifically used for bridge maintenance and repairs; This includes procuring spare parts for active railway bridges, repairing bridge frames, constructing new bridges, and routine maintenance.[8]
From this station there used to be a branch line to Ciwidey which had been decommissioned. The branch starts west of Kiaracondong Station, in the middle of the road section between Cikudapateuh-Kiaracondong. In the middle of the plot there is the Cibangkonglor signal post which now only remains of the signal pole. In the same place there is also a short path to Karees which has also been disabled.
Regarding the second phase of the double track project across Greater Bandung on the Kiaracondong–Gedebage plot which started in 2022, the station embankment is undergoing a major overhaul.
 
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| North side of the main building (inter-city trains) | |
| Side platform | |
| Line 7 | Rail siding |
| Island platform | |
| Line 6 | Inter-city train departure and arrival
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| Island platform | |
| Line 5 | Inter-city train departure and arrival
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| Line 4 | Inactive |
| Island platform | |
| Line 3 | Inter-city train departure and arrival
Straight tracks to Bandung |
| Island platform | |
| Line 2 | ← (Cikudapateuh)  Garut Commuter Line to Padalarang/Purwakarta
← (Cikudapateuh)
Straight tracks to Cicalengka |
| Island platform | |
| Line 1 | Garut Commuter Line to Cibatu/Garut (Cimekar) →
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| Side platform | |
| South side of the main building (inter-city and local trains) | |
Services
editThis Station only serve economy class passenger train to east side of Bandung, as well as several intercity train that crossing this station from Jakarta, and several commuter train servicing destinations in greater Bandung.
Intercity Trains that use this station:
- Kahuripan, from and to Blitar
- Kutojaya Selatan, from and to Kutoarjo
- Lodaya, to Solo Balapan and Bandung
- Mutiara Selatan, to Malang and Bandung
- Pasundan, from and to Surabaya Gubeng
- Serayu, to Purwokerto and Pasar Senen
- Malabar, to Malang and Bandung
Several commuter trains also pass through this station:
Greater Bandung Commuter Line, to Padalarang and Cicalengka
Garut Commuter Line, to Purwakarta and Garut- Simandra, to Purwakarta and Cibatu
Supporting transportation
editThe available supporting transportation modes at Kiaracondong station are:[9]
| Public transportation type | Route number | Route | Destination |
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| 1A | Abdul Muis–Cicaheum via Binong | Cicaheum bus terminal | |
| Abdul Muis bus terminal | |||
| 7 | Cicaheum–Ciwastra–Derwati | Sentot Alibasyah street (at the east of Gasibu field) | |
| Ciwastra market | |||
| Raya Dewarti street | |||
| 8 | Cicaheum–Leuwi Panjang | Kiaracondong station (at the east of Kiara Artha Park) | |
| Leuwi Panjang bus terminal | |||
| 16 | Dago–Riung Bandung | Dago bus terminal | |
| Riung Bandung bus terminal | |||
| 30 | Cidadas–Kebon Kalapa via Binong | Ahmad Yani street (Cidadas) | |
| Abdul Muis bus terminal | |||
| 32 | Cidadas–Cibatu–Panyileukan | Ahmad Yani street (Cidadas) | |
| Cibiru roundabout | |||
| Raya Panyileukan street (at the front of Taman Bangkit) |
Gallery
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The south entrance of the statiom -
Inside the south main building of the station
References
edit- ^ a b Buku Informasi Direktorat Jenderal Perkeretaapian 2014 (PDF) (in Indonesian). Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 January 2020.
- ^ a b Jozlas, P.; de Graaf, S.; Stibbe, D.G.; Spaat, C.; Stroomberg, J.; Sandbergen, F.J.W.H. (1927). Encyclopaedie van Nederlandsch-Indië. M. Nijhoff.
- ^ "Dutch Colonial maps - Leiden University Libraries". maps.library.leiden.edu. Leiden University. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ Nusantara, Tim Telaga Bakti; Indonesia, Asosiasi Perkeretaapian (1997). Sejarah perkeretaapian Indonesia. Bandung: Angkasa. ISBN 9796651688. OCLC 38139980.
- ^ Reitsma, Steven Anne (1925). Indische spoorweg-politiek. Landsdrukkerij.
- ^ Staatsspoorwegen (1921–1932). Verslag der Staatsspoor-en-Tramwegen in Nederlandsch-Indië 1921-1932. Batavia: Burgerlijke Openbare Werken.
- ^ Sugiana, A; Lee, Key-Seo; Lee, Kang-Soo; Hwang, Kyeong-Hwan; Kwak, Won-Kyu (2015). Study on Interlocking System in Indonesia. 연도한국철도학회 청계학술대회 논문집 (Korean Society for Railway). p. 46. S2CID 111703301.
- ^ "Balai Yasa Jembatan Kiaracondong - Heritage". heritage.kereta-api.co.id. Kereta Api Indonesia. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Angkutan Umum | Angkot Kota Bandung – TRANSPORTASI UMUM". transportasiumum.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 14 September 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
External links
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Media related to Kiaracondong Station at Wikimedia Commons- (in Indonesian) PT KAI - the Indonesian rail company
- (in Indonesian) Forum Semboyan35 - Indonesian Rail fans Forum
6°55′28.76″S 107°38′47.62″E / 6.9246556°S 107.6465611°E
| Preceding station | Kereta Api Indonesia | Following station | ||
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| Cikudapateuh towards Padalarang |
Padalarang–Kasugihan | Gedebage towards Kasugihan |
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