Peak Homecoming Flow at Yogyakarta's Tugu Station, Police Chief Ensures Maximum Service
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo inspected the readiness of homecoming security measures at Tugu Station in Yogyakarta tonight. The Police Chief ensured that all aspects of security and services for the public arriving or departing from Yogyakarta are running optimally.
The Police Chief conducted the inspection accompanied by the Governor of DIY Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and the DIY Police Chief Inspector General Anggoro Sukartono. Accompanying the Police Chief were several high-ranking National Police Headquarters officials, including the Head of Intelligence and Security at National Police Commissioner General Yuda Gustawan, Deputy Chief of Police for Operations Commissioner General Muhammad Fadil Imran, Deputy Chief of Police for Logistics Inspector General Suwondo Nainggolan, Head of Traffic Corps at National Police Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, and Head of Public Relations Division at National Police Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir.
General Sigit revealed that Yogyakarta is experiencing a trend of increasing homecoming flows. The peak arrival of train passengers at Tugu Station is estimated to occur today.
“From the report earlier, we received information that the peak homecoming for train arrivals in Yogyakarta is estimated for today with approximately 11,000 passengers. In total, there is an increase in volume from 54,000 to 55,000 arrivals,” said General Sigit on Wednesday (18/3/2026).
He added that trains remain the public’s favourite due to factors of security and punctuality. As of now, the availability of seats in the Yogyakarta Operational Area 6 is still monitored as safe at 45,000 seats.
During the inspection, the Police Chief also appreciated the breakthrough by the Yogyakarta Police Resort through the Siparjo application. This innovation facilitates homecomers in monitoring the availability of parking pockets in real-time to avoid vehicle build-up around the station and the Malioboro area.
Not only passenger services, General Sigit also inspected the health check post for train drivers. “We ensure that the drivers on duty are in healthy condition and ready. This is very important to guarantee the safety of all passengers,” he emphasised.
During the inspection, the Police Chief presented national data related to Operation Ketupat 2026. He stated that the traffic accident figures up to the sixth day show a drastic 40 percent decrease compared to last year.
“Alhamdulillah, traffic accident numbers have dropped 40 percent. Hopefully, we can maintain this until the entire homecoming and return flow is complete. I advise the public travelling by private vehicle, if tired, do not force it, utilise rest areas and prepare replacement drivers,” he added.
In this work agenda, General Sigit also took the time to greet the homecomers and distribute gift packages, including toys for children to prevent boredom during the journey. He also symbolically handed over 134 gift packages to joint TNI-Police personnel and internal KAI staff as a form of appreciation.
“Overall, the situation at Yogyakarta Station is relatively safe and there are no significant complaints. We will continue to provide maximum service so that the public can homecoming safely and families happily,” concluded the Police Chief.