Foreign Passengers on Trains in Semarang Operational Area Rise in First Half of 2026

PT KAI recorded that the number of foreign nationals travelling by train through various stations in the Operational Area 4 Semarang during the first half of 2026 rose by approximately 9.38 percent compared to the same period the previous year. PT KAI Daop Semarang Public Relations Manager Luqman Arif stated on Friday that the number of foreign nationals departing from or arriving at various stations in the Semarang operational area from January to June 2026 totalled 51,372 people. This figure, he said, increased compared to the same period last year, which reached 46,968 passengers. “Semarang Tawang remains one of the stations of choice for foreign nationals departing or arriving, with a total of 24,976 passengers,” he said. According to him, travelling by train also provides a unique tourism experience for international visitors who wish to enjoy the beauty of rural, urban, and even coastal landscapes along the railway line. He added that the train is an efficient and environmentally friendly mode of transport for foreign nationals visiting Indonesia. He noted that the railway service guarantees comfort, safety, and direct access to various leading tourist destinations in Central Java. “We ensure that all facilities and tracks in the Operational Area 4 are ready so that the journeys of tourists, both domestic and international, are always comfortable and safe,” he said.