JAKARTA - The city of Bandung remains a favorite destination for people during the long holiday of the Ascension of Jesus Christ. In the midst of a surge in vehicles entering Bandung, trains are a mode of transportation that many people choose to go to the West Java capital.
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI recorded that during the long weekend period from May 13 to 17, 2026, customer mobility in the Bandung Operation Area 2 area experienced a significant increase.
As of Saturday, May 17, 2026 at 10.00 WIB, a total of 91,678 Long Distance Train customers have been dispatched from various stations in the Bandung Daop 2 area, ranging from Purwakarta to Banjar.
One of the most sought-after services is the Parahyangan train. As of May 17, 2026, at 10.00 WIB, a total of 18,006 customers have been and will use the train during the long holiday.
KAI's Vice President of Corporate Communication, Anne Purba, said that in addition to the Parahyangan train, a number of long-distance train trips serving Bandung Station also recorded high occupancy, including the Papandayan train, the Argo Wilis train, the Malabar train, the Sangkuriang train, the Lodaya train, the Ciremai train, and the Harina train.
Anne said the high public interest towards Bandung was also seen in the favorite relationship. KAI recorded the Bandung-Gambir relationship serving 8,038 customers, while Gambir-Bandung reached 7,624 customers.
Furthermore, Anne said the travel pattern during the long weekend showed that rail transportation was still the main alternative for the public, especially for intercity travel with medium distances.
"Bandung has a complete tourist character, ranging from the cool atmosphere of the city, culinary tourism, creative areas, to many family activity options. Trains are a choice because the journey feels more practical and customers can enjoy their vacation more relaxed," Anne said in an official statement, Sunday, May 17.
Not only long-distance train services, community mobility in West Java is also reflected by the high use of local trains. In the period 13-16 May 2026, as many as 208,942 customers used the Bandung Raya Commuter Line and Garut Commuter Line services.
This figure increased by 2.87 percent compared to the period from May 6-9, 2026 which was recorded as 203,112 customers. This increase shows that community activity in the Bandung Raya and Garut area remains high during long holidays, both for tourism, socializing, and daily mobility needs.
There was also an increase in the Whoosh high-speed train service. During the four-day period from May 13-16, 2026, as many as 75,097 customers used the service, up 17.80 percent compared to the previous period which reached 63,748 customers.
Anne assessed that this trend confirms the strategic role of rail transport in supporting community mobility to tourist destinations and activity centers in West Java.
"Rail transportation helps people enjoy a more comfortable and measured journey during long holidays. Customers also have more time to enjoy the atmosphere of the city, gather with family, and take a more relaxed journey," concluded Anne.
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