No Surge In Train Passengers From Jakarta Before Homecoming Was Prohibited, Departures Were Normal

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JAKARTA - The departure of train passengers in the Operation Area 1 Jakarta this weekend was observed to be normal. There is no surge in passengers.

The number of trains that operate remains the same as on a normal weekend during the pandemic and remains with a maximum occupancy limit of 70 percent of the total seating availability in each series.

Head of Public Relations of PT. KAI Operation Area 1 Jakarta, Eva Chairunisa, said there were 13 trains operating from Pasar Senen Station with a total of 2,002 passengers on Sunday, April 18. This amount is about 27 percent of the total availability of seats.

"Meanwhile, for departures from Gambir Station, there are 15 trains operating with a total passenger number of around 1,689," said Eva in a written statement, Sunday, April 18 evening.

The number of trains departing this weekend has not increased from the previous weekend during the pandemic.

Before the pandemic, on weekends there were usually up to 71 train trips per day. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of train trips from the Operation Area 1 area of Jakarta has adjusted by more than 50 percent.

During the pandemic, all train travel operations that are still ongoing are regulated according to the health protocol set by the government through the COVID 19 Task Force and the Ministry of Transportation.

To maintain the physical distance between passengers of each train that operates, the seating capacity of each series is limited to a maximum of only 70 percent. A number of requirements are also implemented to ensure that all passengers depart in good condition.

"All prospective passengers who will depart are required to have a COVID-19 examination file with negative results through the PCR Test, GeNose Test, or Rapid Antigen," continued Eva.

When leaving, body temperature measurements are also carried out for all prospective passengers. If you are found to have a body temperature above 37.3 degrees, you are not allowed to continue your journey and the ticket fee will be fully refunded.

Body temperature measurements are also carried out repeatedly throughout the train journey. Eva emphasized that PT. KAI supports all government efforts in handling COVID-19, especially in public transportation.

"All passengers are also required to follow all other established health protocols such as wearing masks and keeping their distance by paying attention to the physical distance limit markings. To maintain hand hygiene, a number of hand sanitizing devices have been equipped in a number of stations and railway facilities," she explained.