JAKARTA - PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) recorded a surge in the volume of Whoosh high-speed train passengers during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr return flow. On March 24, 2026, the number of passengers reached 24,315 people in one day, surpassing the peak of the 2025 Lebaran Transportation which was recorded at 23,462 passengers per day.
The high number is also reflected in the occupancy of travel, especially on the Bandung to Jakarta route. All departure tickets from Padalarang Station since 13.23 WIB until the last departure at 21.23 WIB were sold out.
Overall, passenger movements were dominated by routes to Jakarta. It was recorded that more than 14,000 passengers departed from Padalarang and Tegalluar to Halim in one day.
KCIC Corporate Secretary General Eva Chairunisa said this surge shows Whoosh's role as one of the main transportation options during the Lebaran homecoming.
"We see a significant movement of people returning to Jakarta after the Lebaran holiday, and Whoosh is the choice because of its speed and comfort," Eva said in an official statement, Wednesday, March 25.
Based on station data, the highest departure volume comes from Padalarang Station with around 11,000 passengers, followed by Halim Station with 8,000 passengers, Tegalluar Summarecon with around 4,000 passengers, and Karawang with around 800 passengers.
For the departure on March 25, 2026, ticket sales until noon had reached around 18,000 tickets and were projected to continue to increase to more than 20,000 passengers. In total, Whoosh ticket sales during the Lebaran Transportation period from March 13 to 30, 2026 have reached around 237,000 tickets.
KCIC appeals to the public who will go to Jakarta from the Bandung area to use the feeder train service from Bandung Station to Padalarang to avoid traffic congestion and ensure the timeliness of travel.
In addition, passengers are also reminded to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before departure, considering that the boarding process will be closed five minutes before the schedule in order to maintain safety and operational smoothness.
"We urge passengers to plan their trip well, including arriving early at the station and using the feeder train service from Bandung and Cimahi to Padalarang to make the trip smoother because the schedule has been integrated with the Whoosh schedule," concluded Eva.
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