KAI Commuter Users in Greater Bandung Expected to Rise 2% During 2026 Eid Period Compared to Last Year
An estimated 1,366,941 passengers are expected to use the services of KAI Commuter Area II Bandung during the 2026 Eid transport period. This figure represents an increase of around 2% compared to the 2025 Eid transport period, which saw 1,338,000 passengers.
“KAI Commuter has set the 2026 Eid transport period from 11 March to 1 April. Meanwhile, post operations will run from 13 March to 30 March,” stated Vice President Corporate Secretary of KAI Commuter, Karina Amanda, in Bandung on Wednesday (18/3).
During this time, KAI Commuter Bandung will provide a total of 1,254 trips, or 57 trips per day. The trips consist of 37 daily Commuter Line Greater Bandung trains, 10 Walahar Commuter trips, 4 Garut trips, and 6 daily Jatiluhur Commuter Line trips.
With these 57 trips, Commuter Bandung is estimated to carry up to 42,000 passengers per day. For service and security, KAI Commuter Bandung will deploy 670 combined personnel.
“We are coordinating with the police for security assistance and medical teams to provide health services to passengers,” Karina added.
She hopes that these additional services will improve accessibility for travellers during Eid. Passengers are urged to follow the instructions of officers both at stations and on trains.
Additional facilities
Further, Karina revealed that during the 2026 Eid transport period in the KAI Commuter Bandung operational area, five stations are expected to experience the highest passenger volumes. These are Bandung Station, Kiaracondong Station, Cikarang Station, Rancaekek Station, and Padalarang Station.
Layout improvements and additional facilities will also be implemented at several locations, including the provision of portable toilets, extra tents, and additional waiting seats to anticipate the passenger surge.
For this year’s Eid, KAI Commuter will also operate the new Gadobangkong Station and Cimahi Station buildings to enhance services.
“We are also adding CCTV systems to ensure security in station areas. For comfort, thematic station decorations featuring distinctive Idul Fitri ornaments, hanging decorations, and additional charging booths at stations will be provided,” Karina explained.
Meanwhile, the peak of the Eid transport period is expected on H+1 Eid, with density due to the mobilisation of residents heading to tourist areas.
“To obtain Commuter Line tickets, the public can book via Acces by KAI. Bookings can be made starting from H-7 before the departure date,” Karina emphasised.
She assured that the current fleet is sufficient to meet needs and capacity during the Eid transport period. “At this time, there is no need to add to the fleet,” she stressed.