With the increasing energy needs of aviation in Yia, the role of the train as a backbone of the logistics distribution is also increasingly crucial,
Jakarta (Antara) – PT Kereta API Indonesia (Persero) stated that it had transported 39,549 tonnes of Avtur to meet the needs of flight fuel on Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) Airport during January to May 2025.
Vice President Public Relations Kai Anne Purba said, an increase in the volume of aircraft fuel transport (AVTUR) from Cilacap Station to Rewulu Station that will then be delivered to Yia Airport.
“In januari tot mei 2025 bereikte de totale vervoerde AVTUR 39.549 ton of 111.990,30 kiloliter (KL), een toename van 12,23 procent vergeleken met dezelfde periode vorig jaar, maar liefst 35.243 ton of 99.797,06 kl,” zei Anne op Jakartan op Jakartan op Jakartan op Jakartan op Jakartan op Jakartan op Jakartan op Jakarta on Wednesday.
The fuel comes from the Cilacap refinery and is transported by train to Rewulu and then delivered to the Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) airport.
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Transport from Avtur is routinely equipped with a series of special trains every two days. Railway mode is a strategic choice because it can transport in large quantities in a timely, efficient and environmentally friendly volume than highway transport.
“With the increasing energy needs of aviation in Yia, the role of the train as the backbone of the logistics distribution is also crucial,” he said.
According to Anne, the increase in the volume of Avtur transport reflects industrial confidence in railway modes as a solution for energy logistics.
“Kai is present as a reliable and sustainable mode of transport, to support the national aviation ecosystem as a whole,” he said.
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KAI’s involvement in supporting air connectivity is not only through logistics, but also for passenger mobility. The airport train service includes Yia Airport trains and Srilelawangsa Airport Railways in Medan experienced positive growth.
In January to May 2025, the number of customers of the airport train reached 2,854,707 people, an increase of 2,237,209 people in the same period in 2024.
This growth, continued Anne, could not be separated from the increase in community movements to the most important airports.
Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows that in January to April 2025 no fewer than 58,660 foreign tourists arrived via Yia Airport.
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“This increase has an impact on increasing the need for an efficient delivery of aviation and land accessibility,” he said.
With the synergy between transport of goods and passengers, Kai plays a double role in strengthening intermodal connectivity.
On the one hand, the freight train supports strategic energy supply chains such as Avtur. On the other hand, the airport trains broke community mobility to air transport centers quickly and comfortably.
“By strengthening the logistics services and passengers, KAI remains his role as an integral part of a reliable, integrated and future National Transport System,” said Anne.
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