Puncak Arus Balik Libur Panjang Eid Al-Adha, KAI Mencatat Okupansi Capai 115 Percent

KAI passenger (Photo: KAI)

JAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI recorded a significant increase in the volume of train customers today, which is the peak of the backflow for the long Eid holiday period and collective leave.

Based on KAI data, as of 10.15 WIB, the tickets that had been sold were recorded at 197,183 or 115 percent of the available capacity of 171,261 seats.

KAI Vice President Public Relations Anne Purba said this figure will continue to grow because ticket sales last until 24.00 WIB tonight.

"Accumulatively, the volume of ticket sales during the period 5 to 9 June 2025 has reached 931,119 tickets, exceeding the capacity provided as many as 850,795 seats, or the equivalent of 109 percent," he said in an official statement, Monday, June 9.

Anne said that of this total, the Long Distance Train (KA JJ) recorded 794,619 customers or 112 percent of the 710,284 seating capacity, while the Local Train served 136,500 customers or 97 percent of the 140,511 seating capacity.

According to Anne, the high number of passengers arriving in Jakarta is also reflected in the temporary arrival data. Based on orders as of Sunday, June 8 evening, 15,031 customers are scheduled to arrive at Pasarsenen Station and 14,825 customers at Gambir Station today, Monday, June 9.

The temporary daily occupancy for the five-day long holiday period shows a positive trend:

June 5: 218,665 customers from 168,043 capacities or 130 percent.

June 6: 153,070 customers from 169,633 capacities or 90 percent.

June 7: 149,956 customers from 170,605 capacities or 88 percent.

June 8: 212,245 customers from 171,253 capacities or 124 percent.

June 9 (temporary): 197,183 customers from 171,261 capacities or 115 percent.

Anne said that this achievement emphasized the strategic role of trains as a reliable mode of public transportation, especially in supporting the mass movement of people during national holidays.

The momentum of this long holiday has again proven that trains are the main choice of cross-regional society. Apart from being efficient and comfortable, KAI services also support the tourism sector and the local economy in various regions," said Anne.

As a form of appreciation to customers, KAI presents a 30 percent discount program for non-subsidized economic train travel (non-PSO) which is valid until July 31, 2025. This discount covers more than 100 trips and can be accessed through the Access by KAI application and the official booking.kai.id website.

The momentum of the long Eid al-Adha holiday is a reflection of public confidence in rail services. KAI is committed to becoming a modern public transportation provider that supports national connectivity and regional economic growth in a sustainable manner," concluded Anne.