It is called Pasar Senen because this market is only open on Mondays; founded by the Colonial Government in 1733 to revive the economy of the Weltevreden people who later became Gambir, Central Jakarta.

[2][3][4] During the leadership of Governor General Petrus Albertus van der Parra, Pasar Senen was getting busier so that it was open every day.

[5] In 1904, De Ingenieur magazine mentioned that this station had undergone renovations (possibly changing the building to become permanent).

[7] As passenger traffic increased, Pasar Senen Station was rebuilt with a fairly large face.

SS presented a number of magnificent train stations in Batavia which were expected to provide passenger satisfaction.

[13] The direct running track of the freight train direction to Tanjung Priuk/Jakarta Gudang Straight lines to Kampung Bandan The direct running track of the freight train from Tanjung Priuk/Jakarta Gudang Straight lines to Jatinegara A monument at the front of the station called the "Tekad Merdeka Monument" or "Monumen Perjuangan Senen" commemorates the bloodshed against the Allied forces in the area of Senen on 29 September 1945.

This monument was made with cement stone lathe cast concrete construction and was imported from Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta.

[15] Note: * Brantas Tambahan & Kertajaya Tambahan only operates during high season e.g. new year, eid al fitr* Kutojaya Utara Fakultatif only operates during weekends & high season e.g. new year, eid al fitr Pasar Senen only serves northbound, counterclockwise trains towards Kampung Bandan.

In order to create a healthy area, the plaza also has a shade canopy, green open space and bicycle parking racks.