JEMBER - This Tuesday, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Regional Operation 9 Jember presents a barongsai attraction to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili at Jember and Banyuwangi Stations, East Java.
"The show was a special surprise for passengers in the middle of the return flow of the long Chinese New Year holiday," said Vice President of Regional Operations (Daop) 9 Jember, Hengky Prasetyo at Jember Station, quoted from ANTARA. Not only presenting cultural attractions, KAI Daop 9 Jember also builds closeness with train passengers through the Sapa Pelanggan action, namely officers distributing souvenirs randomly to passengers at the station, as well as providing free dimsum and drinks for KA Logawa passengers. According to him, this activity is part of KAI's efforts to provide added value (experience) for railway service users.
"We want to create a family atmosphere and togetherness with customers at the Chinese New Year momentum," he said.
He said the presence of Barongsai, thematic decorations, to frontliners wearing Chinese-style clothes at Jember and Banyuwangi City Stations were forms of KAI's commitment in providing services that are more than just transportation. In line with the excitement at the station, the public's enthusiasm to use train services on the last day of the long holiday was observed to be very high. As of Tuesday (17/2) afternoon, the number of passengers departing from the Daop 9 Jember area had reached 10,500 people and the figure is predicted to continue to increase given that there are still train departure schedules until the evening.
Overall, he continued, during the long-term Chinese New Year holiday period (13-17 February 2026), KAI Daop 9 Jember recorded a positive passenger volume trend with a total number of departing passengers reaching approximately 54,000 people and arriving passengers at the station more than 55,000 people. "We balance the increase in passenger volume with the readiness of personnel and facilities to ensure that all customers can be served well, safely, and smoothly," he said. KAI Daop 9 Jember emphasized that such service innovations will continue to be carried out to create an unforgettable travel experience. "We are committed to continuing to provide the best service by prioritizing safety, comfort, and service innovation to bring happiness and cheer to provide an unforgettable service for the community," he said.
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