KCIC Serves 5.8 Million Passengers

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JAKARTA - PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) noted that since it was operated one year ago on October 17, 2023, the HIGH-speed train has transported 5.8 million passengers.

General Manager of KCIC Corporate Secretary Eva Chairunisa said the increase in the number of passengers is a sign that the public welcomes the presence ofLAYsh as a reliable mode of transportation during one year of operation.

"Increasely, people who useASH continue to grow. In 2023 bettersh serves as many as 1.1 million passengers and as many as 4.7 million passengers in 2024," Eva said as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, October 18.

Eva said the number of daily passengers continued to increase from the initial nine thousand passengers per day in October 2023 to more than 100 percent to 18 to 22 thousand passengers per day in October 2024.

"The peak occurred on July 5, 2024, where badminton served as many as 24,132 passengers per day, an increase of 12 percent compared to the peak in 2023, to be precise, November 19, 2023, where badminton serves 21,537 passengers per day," he said.

He said the increase in the number of passengers was supported by an increase in the number of regular trips from the initial 14 trips per day to 48 trips per day.

"Although there is an increase in the number of trips, safety and timeliness ofPORTs and services to passengers can still be maintained properly," he said.

Halim Station is the station with the highest passenger departure with 2.9 million passengers, followed by Padalarang Station with 2 million passengers, and Tegalluar Summarecon Station with 733,000 passengers.

Rute Halim-Padalarang PP still dominates with around 80 percent of the total passenger travel. The remaining 20 percent of passengers choose the Halim - Tegalluar route Summarecon PP, "said Eva.

Eva added that God willing, she managed to move people from private transportation to reliable public transportation.

This success shows that the level of public trust is getting higher over time.

A year nice is here to serve the community safely, comfortably, and with various conveniences presented. KCIC is committed to continuing to innovate and provide the best experience for all passengers," he said.