severe. This congestion also eliminates the convenience of the tourists. The city government has tried to overcome it by planning the development of monorail and underpasses. However, after conducting several comparative studies, the government stated that Malang is unable to build monorails and underpasses because it is very expensive. Railway The Malang Station, located in the centre of Malang, is the main railway station of the city and serves 832,181 passengers with the number reaching 5 thousand people per day on the mudik of 2017. The station is the largest railway station in Malang and connects Malang with other major cities in Indonesia such as Surabaya, Bandung, and Jakarta. It is near Malang City Hall and some other governmental and primary public services. The station is frequently called as the Malang Kotabaru Station to distinguish it from Malang Kotalama Station which is located in Sukun, South Malang. There is also a small train station, Blimbing located in Blimbing, North Malang which is strategically located near five and four-star hotels and the city's business and commercial district. To ease commuters from Yogyakarta to Malang vice versa, on 20 May 2012 Malioboro Express (Moleks) has been operated. Previously, there was a tram system in Malang, but now it is defunct. Air Malang is served by 2 airports in the region. Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport is located closer to the city center. This airport connects the city to domestic cities to Jakarta and Denpasar. The other airport is Juanda International Airport in Sidoarjo Regency which is located 96 km from the city center and serves both International and Domestic flights. Both airports can be accessed by bus, taxis and travel cabs. Education Malang has a strong reputation throughout Indonesia as a center for higher education and learning. The following higher education institutions are located in the city: Public institutions: University of Brawijaya (UB) State University of Malang (UM) State Polytechnic of Malang (POLINEMA) Islamic State University of Maulana Malik Ibrahim (UIN MALIKI) Private institutions: Muhammadiyah University of Malang (UMM) Ma Chung University Islamic University of Malang (UNISMA) Catholic University of Widya Karya Malang (UKWK) South East Asia Bible Seminary – SAAT STIE Malangkucecwara Widyagama University of Malang (UWG) Institut Teknologi Nasional Malang (ITN) Merdeka University (UNMER) Vocational and Educational Development Center Malang (VEDC Malang) IKIP Budi Utomo Malang Gajayana University of Malang (UNIGA) Universitas Kanjuruhan Malang (UNIKAMA) Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis ASIA Malang