KCIC Adds Six Train Services for Long Holiday Return Rush

PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) has added six Whoosh train services to manage the peak of the long holiday return rush during Waisak and Pancasila Day celebrations. Eva Chairunisa, KCIC’s General Manager and Corporate Secretary, stated that the addition increased daily Whoosh services from 62 to 68. “The additional services provide around 3,600 extra seats daily, bringing the total daily capacity to approximately 40,000 seats,” Eva said in Bandung on Monday, 1 June 2026. She explained that the schedule additions also extend operating hours for services from Bandung to Jakarta. The last departure from Tegalluar Summarecon Station to Halim, previously available until 21:05 WIB, is now extended to 21:20 WIB. Similarly, the last departure from Padalarang Station to Halim, previously until 21:23 WIB, now extends to 21:38 WIB. “The additional services are to accommodate high public mobility during the long holiday return period,” Eva said. The new schedules include three additional services from Tegalluar Summarecon to Halim at 15:20, 18:25, and 21:20 WIB, and from Padalarang to Halim at 15:38, 18:43, and 21:38 WIB. KCIC has also added Feeder train services between Bandung and Padalarang at 15:02, 18:09, and 21:00 WIB to support passenger connectivity. According to Eva, the additional services provide greater flexibility for passengers planning their return trips and extend holiday periods by offering more evening schedules. “We urge the public to utilise the additional Whoosh services, check seat availability, and book tickets online promptly to secure suitable travel schedules,” she added.