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        "id": 1638557,
        "msgid": "kai-cirebon-anticipates-second-wave-of-returnees-1774608690",
        "date": "2026-03-27 16:41:24",
        "title": "KAI Cirebon anticipates second wave of returnees",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Daop 3 Cirebon is preparing for a potential surge in passengers returning to their hometowns during the second wave of the post-Eid exodus, expected between 28-30 March 2026, driven by the resumption of school activities. The operator has already handled over 273,000 passengers during the 16-day Eid transport period with 100% on-time performance and zero accidents, underscoring its reliability as a public transport provider during peak travel seasons. This proactive approach aims to ensure smooth mobility and enhance passenger experience amid increased societal movement.",
        "content": "<p>Cirebon (ANTARA) - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Daerah Operasi\n(Daop) 3 Cirebon, West Java, is anticipating a potential surge in the\nnumber of passengers returning to their hometowns or pemilir during the\nsecond wave of the return flow, expected to occur on 28-30 March 2026.\nThe Public Relations Manager of PT KAI Daop 3 Cirebon, Muhibbuddin, in\nCirebon on Friday, stated that this surge is triggered by the resumption\nof school activities on 30 March 2026, which is expected to increase\npublic mobility. \u201cThe peak arrival of mudik passengers occurred on 19\nMarch 2026, with 11,395 customers arriving in the Daop 3 Cirebon area,\u201d\nhe said. He mentioned that the peak return flow was recorded on 22 March\n2026, with 13,748 passengers departing from stations in the area. Based\non this, his side continues to take anticipatory measures to address the\npotential passenger surge during the second wave of the return flow. He\nexplained that during the 16-day Eid transport implementation, Daop 3\nCirebon has served 273,002 railway passengers. Of that number, he said,\n122,555 passengers departed from stations in the Daop 3 Cirebon area,\nwhile 150,447 passengers were recorded as arriving or alighting in the\narea. During the 2026 Eid Transport period, his side operated 2,539\ntrain journeys with safe and smooth operational conditions. He also\nnoted that all train journeys during that period were recorded without\ndisruptions or zero accidents, thus providing a sense of security for\npassengers. \u201cThe on-time performance (OTP) showed optimal results with a\n100 percent accuracy rate for train departures and arrivals,\u201d\nMuhibbuddin stated. He added that the OTP improvement is part of efforts\nto create a better travel experience for railway service users. His side\nalso expressed appreciation to the public who have entrusted their mudik\nand return journeys to the train. \u201cThis achievement reflects our role as\na public transport provider that continues to be relied upon by the\npublic during the Eid mudik and return flow season,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kai-cirebon-anticipates-second-wave-of-returnees-1774608690",
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