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        "id": 1636893,
        "msgid": "kcic-urges-passengers-to-arrive-early-to-avoid-missing-the-train-1774533109",
        "date": "2026-03-26 19:45:49",
        "title": "KCIC urges passengers to arrive early to avoid missing the train",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) has advised passengers of the Whoosh high-speed train to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure and book tickets at least two days in advance to prevent missing trains due to traffic or last-minute rushes. This guidance comes amid peak Eid al-Fitr return travel on 24 March, when daily passenger numbers reached 24,315, up from previous periods, with tickets selling out quickly. As Indonesia's first high-speed rail service connecting Jakarta to Bandung, Whoosh underscores KCIC's commitment to reliable and efficient transportation infrastructure.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) is urging\npassengers on the Whoosh high-speed train to arrive early and book\ntickets at least two days (H-2) before their scheduled departure to\navoid rushing and missing the train.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPassengers should arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled\ndeparture because many have missed trains due to rushing or traffic\njams,\u201d said KCIC Corporate Communication Manager Emir Monti at the KCIC\nStation in East Jakarta on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers are also reminded to book tickets online early, as they\ncan sell out quickly during peak periods. For instance, Tuesday (24\/3)\nmarked the peak of the Eid return flow, with a total of around 24,000\npassengers per day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn 24 March, tickets from Padalarang, from midday until the last\ntrain, were completely sold out. So passengers arriving at the station\nwithout tickets were left without options,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, prospective passengers must book Whoosh tickets well in\nadvance to avoid unwanted situations. \u201cIt\u2019s better to book online from\nthe start, at least H-2 or H-1,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>This figure is an increase compared to the same period in 2025, which\nreached 202,007 passengers.<\/p>\n<p>The interim peak for Eid transportation in 2026 occurred on Tuesday\n(24\/3) with a volume of 24,315 passengers in one day.<\/p>\n<p>KCIC provides flexibility for passengers wishing to reschedule, up to\na maximum of 15 minutes after the scheduled departure. Refunds are\navailable up to two hours before departure.<\/p>\n<p>The Whoosh high-speed train is Indonesia\u2019s and Southeast Asia\u2019s\nfirst, operating at speeds of up to 350 km\/h and serving the\nJakarta-Bandung route with four main stations: Halim, Karawang,\nPadalarang, and Tegalluar Summarecon. KCIC is committed to providing\nsafe, fast, and reliable transportation services to the public.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kcic-urges-passengers-to-arrive-early-to-avoid-missing-the-train-1774533109",
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