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        "msgid": "return-flow-of-long-weekend-expected-to-peak-today-189-734-passengers-returning-via-train-1780933480",
        "date": "2026-05-17 15:41:27",
        "title": "Return Flow of Long Weekend Expected to Peak Today, 189,734 Passengers Returning via Train",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reports a significant surge in passenger numbers as the long weekend for Ascension Day concludes. The return flow is expected to peak today, with over 923,000 tickets sold for the period of 13\u201317 May 2026, driving economic activity in station-adjacent areas.",
        "content": "<p>The return journey following the holidays always brings a distinct\natmosphere. From train windows, passengers enjoy the final moments of\ntheir travels, carrying stories, memories, and renewed energy before\nreturning to their daily routines. As the Ascension Day long weekend\ndraws to a close, the return flow is becoming palpable across various\nstations, with an increasing number of passengers heading back to major\ncities to resume work, education, and business activities.<\/p>\n<p>Since Wednesday, 13 May 2026, public mobility during the long weekend\nhas shown a continuous increase. After utilising the holiday for tourism\nand family gatherings, passenger movement is now dominated by those\nreturning to central hubs of activity. Amidst this high mobility, trains\nhave become a preferred choice for a comfortable and efficient return\njourney.<\/p>\n<p>PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) noted that during the first four\ndays of the long weekend, 733,009 passengers utilised KAI\u2019s\nlong-distance and local train services across Java and Sumatra.\nFurthermore, as of 10:00 WIB on Sunday, 17 May 2026, ticket sales for\nthe 13\u201317 May 2026 period reached 923,743, a figure that continues to\nrise due to high demand during the return period.<\/p>\n<p>Anne Purba, Vice President of Corporate Communication at KAI, stated\nthat the return flow is a critical phase in maintaining smooth public\nmobility following a long holiday. \u201cThe return flow always presents very\nhigh public mobility within a relatively short period. Travel towards\nJakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Semarang, and other major activity centres\nhas begun to dominate since the weekend. KAI continues to strive to\nmaintain services so that the public can return safely, comfortably, and\non time,\u201d said Anne.<\/p>\n<p>According to Anne, the high mobility during the return flow also\nimpacts the economic circulation in various regions along the train\nroutes. \u201cThe return flow helps keep economic activities moving. Areas\naround stations, feeder transport, culinary centres, and local\nbusinesses still experience high levels of public activity until the end\nof the long holiday period,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary ticket sales occupancy during the long weekend\nperiod:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Wednesday, 13 May 2026: 196,370 tickets<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Thursday, 14 May 2026: 197,368 tickets<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Friday, 15 May 2026: 160,687 tickets<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Saturday, 16 May 2026: 179,584 tickets<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sunday, 17 May 2026: 189,734 tickets<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 destination stations with the highest passenger volume\nduring the long weekend period are:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li><p>Yogyakarta: 56,536 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Pasarsenen: 56,467 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Gambir: 53,295 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng: 37,620 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Bandung: 33,592 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Surabaya Gubeng: 30,985 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Purwokerto: 30,829 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Solo Balapan: 29,305 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Madiun: 28,035 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Surabaya Pasarturi: 27,292 passengers<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The increase in travel towards major cities at the end of the long\nweekend demonstrates how railways play a vital role in maintaining the\nrhythm of public mobility. This return flow is dominated by passengers\nreturning to centres of employment, education, and business. This\nmovement also stimulates economic activity, with increased station\npick-ups, more dynamic feeder transport, bustling culinary centres, and\nMSMEs around station areas benefiting from the high volume of arriving\nand departing passengers.<\/p>\n<p>KAI continues to implement various service measures to ensure smooth\ntravel during the return flow, ranging from operational readiness and\nstation service management to the optimisation of digital travel\ninformation via the Access by KAI application. Passengers are advised to\narrive at stations early and re-confirm their travel schedules to ensure\na smooth departure.<\/p>",
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