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        "id": 1769683,
        "msgid": "kai-serves-369-457-passengers-during-long-weekend-departure-rush-1780033047",
        "date": "2026-05-28 12:12:36",
        "title": "KAI serves 369,457 passengers during long weekend departure rush",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reported 1,008,122 ticket sales for the May 26-June 1 long weekend, with 369,457 passengers served in the first two days. The data indicates a steady passenger flow throughout the period, reflecting growing preference for rail travel due to comfort, reliability, and scenic journeys, as Jakarta remains the main mobility hub with strong intercity connections across Java.",
        "content": "<p>Ticket sales for the May 26-June 1 period exceeded 1,008,122 tickets\nby 10:00 WIB on May 28, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The long weekend coinciding with Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah and\nPancasila Day has boosted regional mobility. Rail travel has again\nbecome a preferred choice for those seeking predictable journey times,\ncomfortable travel conditions, and easy access to city centres and\ntourist destinations.<\/p>\n<p>PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) reported ticket sales for the May\n26-June 1 departure period reached 1,008,122 by 10:00 WIB on May 28,\nwith potential for further increases as sales continue. During the\ninitial two days of the travel rush on May 26-27, KAI served 369,457\npassengers.<\/p>\n<p>Anne Purba, KAI\u2019s Vice President of Corporate Communication, noted\nstrong public enthusiasm from the first day of the long weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis long weekend demonstrates that rail travel is increasingly\nbecoming the public\u2019s top choice for intercity journeys. Beyond being\nmore convenient and comfortable, train travel offers a relaxed journey\nexperience, allowing passengers to enjoy their holiday more fully,\u201d\nPurba said.<\/p>\n<p>KAI observed passenger patterns spreading evenly across popular\ncities in Java and Sumatra. Yogyakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Solo, and\nSurabaya remain top destinations due to their tourism, culinary,\ncultural attractions, and improved multi-modal connectivity from\nstations. Amid high road mobility during the holiday, passengers are\nincreasingly prioritising travel comfort, punctuality, and the scenic\njourney experience as part of their holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Daily passenger occupancy during the long weekend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>May 26, 2026: 214,349 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>May 27, 2026: 155,108 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>May 28, 2026: 141,610 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>May 29, 2026: 119,922 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>May 30, 2026: 128,931 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>May 31, 2026: 121,581 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>June 1, 2026: 126,621 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The occupancy data shows a prolonged and stable passenger flow\nthroughout the holiday period. The peak departure day was May 26 with\nover 214,000 passengers, followed by daily figures consistently above\n100,000 until early June. This reflects a growing trend of flexible\nholiday travel, whether for homecoming, tourism, or short escapes to\nvarious destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Based on preliminary cumulative sales data for the May 26-June 1\nperiod, the top 10 departure stations during the long weekend were:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li><p>Pasarsenen Station: 76,356 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Gambir Station: 63,757 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Yogyakarta Station: 57,603 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Semarang Tawang Station: 40,289 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Bandung Station: 33,456 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Surabaya Gubeng Station: 32,835 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Surabaya Pasarturi Station: 32,537 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Lempuyangan Station: 29,801 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Purwokerto Station: 29,136 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Semarang Poncol Station: 28,231 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The dominance of Pasarsenen and Gambir stations highlights Jakarta as\nthe largest mobility hub during the long weekend. Meanwhile, high\ndeparture volumes from Yogyakarta, Semarang, Purwokerto, and Surabaya\ndemonstrate strong intercity rail connectivity across Java. The list\nalso reflects shifting travel preferences towards cities offering\ncultural tourism, cuisine, heritage sites, and urban areas easily\naccessible via city-centre railway services.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure smooth passenger departures during this peak period, KAI\ncontinues to enhance its digital service transformation by incorporating\ncustomer feedback for a more convenient, faster, and comfortable\nboarding process. One optimised feature is facial recognition at station\nboarding gates. Between January and April 2026, 3,129,387 passengers\nused this service to expedite boarding and reduce queuing at departure\nstations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDigital transformation will continue to be developed to deliver\nsafer, more comfortable, efficient, and relevant travel experiences in\nline with current public mobility needs,\u201d Purba concluded.<\/p>",
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