KAI Predicts Peak Return Flow in Jakarta on 24 March

Meanwhile, the highest figure (for the return flow period) is on 24 March,” said Manager of Public Relations for PT KAI Daop 1 Jakarta, Franoto Wibowo, at Pasar Senen Station, Jakarta, on Sunday.

Further, Franoto stated that the average arrival volume for the return flow period, namely from 23-29 March, is 50,000 passengers per day.

“This figure (50,000) is (the average arrivals at) Pasar Senen Station, Gambir, and other stations such as Jatinegara, Bekasi, Cikarang, Karawang, and Cikampek. So, the total average per day is around 50,000 passengers returning to the Daop 1 Jakarta area,” Franoto explained.

The return flow mobility has already been evident today, or H+1 Eid. Recorded on this Sunday at 09:00 WIB, 41,663 people arrived at stations in the Daop 1 Jakarta area.

Meanwhile, 41,754 passengers departed from stations in the Daop 1 Jakarta area.

Therefore, he continued, KAI Daop 1 Jakarta has prepared several measures to ensure operations during the return flow period run smoothly.

“Yes, we are still operating additional trains from the Daop 1 Jakarta area. There are 13 additional train departures from Gambir Station and seven from Pasar Senen Station. So, a total of 20 additional train trips, until 1 April,” he said.

In addition, Franoto also urged the public to remain orderly, especially regarding pickups, so that the homecomers’ mobility flow can proceed smoothly.

“In facing the return flow period, especially those arriving at Pasar Senen Station, we urge passenger pickups not to use four-wheeled vehicles because the parking capacity at Pasar Senen Station is limited, which could disrupt or affect the smooth flow of vehicles in the Pasar Senen Station parking area,” Franoto stated.