Stasiun

Stasiun is an Indonesian noun meaning a place where a service operates or is coordinated. The term is widely used to denote transportation hubs, most commonly railway stations (stasiun kereta api), where trains stop to load and unload passengers, and where tickets, timetables, and information services are provided. The word can also refer to other kinds of hubs or facilities that serve a centralized function, such as metro or light rail stations, and some types of terminals, depending on local usage.

In daily language, stasiun kereta api is the typical sense associated with travel and mobility, but stasiun can also appear in other contexts. For broadcasting, stasiun televisi or stasiun radio describes a facility or organizational unit that produces content and transmits it to the audience. In these cases, a stasiun encompasses both the studio or production facilities and the transmission infrastructure.

Common features of a stasiun kereta api include platforms, tracks, waiting areas, ticket counters, signage, accessibility features, and security arrangements. Larger stations may offer additional services such as shops, restrooms, and transit connections to other lines or modes of transport. In broadcasting contexts, a stasiun typically houses studios, transmission studios, and related technical infrastructure, and operates as part of a broader network or affiliate system.

The word stasiun is a loanword in Indonesian, historically linked to the Dutch term station, and has become an integral part of everyday language for describing organized centers of service and transport.