KCIC: Total of 293,000 tickets sold during Lebaran transport period
Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) has recorded an increase in the number of Whoosh high-speed train tickets sold during the 2026 Lebaran transport period, reaching 293,000 tickets as of this Sunday.
“In total, the number of Whoosh tickets sold for this Lebaran transport period, from 13 to 30 March 2026, has reached 293,000 tickets and is expected to continue rising,” said KCIC Corporate Communication Manager Emir Monti when contacted from Jakarta on Sunday.
This figure is higher than three days ago. On Thursday (25/3), the total Whoosh tickets sold stood at 235,000 for various routes, both from Jakarta and Bandung, West Java.
Specifically for today, KCIC recorded 12,000 tickets already sold. This number is predicted to keep increasing until late at night, as sales continue until the last departure.
According to KCIC’s predictions, this Sunday is the peak of the return passenger flow using the high-speed train due to the end of the Lebaran holiday and the work-from-anywhere (WFA) policy.
Nevertheless, KCIC also predicts that passenger volume for departures on Monday (30/3), or eight days after Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah, will remain high.
“Because there are still passengers departing directly from Bandung station to Jakarta using feeder trains or from Padalarang and Tegalluar Summarecon, and proceeding to work activities on that Monday,” Emir explained.
Emir explained that KCIC is optimising intermodal services at all stations, including connections with feeder trains, online transportation, shuttles, and other onward modes to make passenger journeys more integrated from start to finish.
“This is crucial, especially during high-mobility periods like Lebaran,” he said.
In the station areas, KCIC provides regular and Naratama (VIP) waiting rooms, prayer rooms, health posts, and facilities to support inclusivity, such as breastfeeding rooms and disabled-accessible toilets.
“As well as tenant areas (shops) to meet passengers’ needs while waiting for departure. Additionally, supporting facilities like free WiFi and water stations (drinking water refill points) are available,” he added.
To support comfort during this return flow period, KCIC is also introducing additional facilities such as children’s play areas, station entertainment, and improvements in cleanliness and staff services.
“On the operational side, there is reinforcement of human resources, including service staff, security, and operational crew, who have been ensured to be in prime condition through health checks,” he explained.