Ahead Of The Easter Long Holiday, The Number Of Passengers Of The Malang Station Train Rose 60 Percent

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PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Operational Area (Daop) Surabaya recorded an increase in the number of train passengers by 60 percent, ahead of the long holiday at the commemoration of Isa Almasih's death on March 29, 2024.

KAI Daop 8 Surabaya Public Relations Manager Luqman Arif said the number of passengers departing from Malang Station reached 1,893 customers, more than the same day the previous week.

"Today, users increased by 60 percent compared to the previous week, which was 1,015 customers, to 1,893 customers," Luqman said as quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, March 28.

Meanwhile, on Friday (29/3) to Sunday (31/3), said Luqman, it was observed that it was still sloping the same as the previous week, with an average of 1,700 customers per day. The majority of them are long-distance train customers to Jakarta, Solo, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Jember and Banyuwangi.

According to him, it is estimated that customer occupancy will continue to increase as ticket sales are still available. KAI Daop 8 Surabaya, ready to accommodate the mobilization needs of people who use trains.

"Along with the long holiday, KAI Daop 8 Surabaya is ready to accommodate the need for customer mobilization, which will use rail transportation," he explained.

During the long holiday period from March 28-31, 2024, at Malang Station, 7,889 customers will use long-distance trains. KAI Daop 8 Surabaya departs from Malang Station operating 10 long-distance trains.

"The train consists of eight regular aaa, and two additional capacities with a capacity of 5,246 seats per day," he added.

He added, while the order for tickets for Eid 2024 Transportation departing from Malang Station, as of Thursday (28/3), it was recorded that 40,130 tickets had been ordered by train users.

Departure from Malang Station on the homecoming flow from March 31 to April 9, or recorded 22,754 tickets. The majority are dominated by customers to Madiun, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Semarang, Jakarta, Bandung and Jember and Banyuwangi.

"The most favorite departure date is April 5-7 or D-5 to D-3 Lebaran, with an average of 4,000 customers per day," he said.

Meanwhile, for Eid homecoming from April 12-21 or D+1 to D+10 Lebaran, 15,013 tickets have been ordered. With the highest departures from April 12-16 or D+1 to D+5, with an average of 1,700 customers per day.