Avoid Density, Many People Go Home Early From Senen Station

Illustration of train station/ Photo: Bitor Ekin Putra

JAKARTA - Pasar Senen Station activity in Central Jakarta on Tuesday morning began to be crowded with travelers who chose to return home early to avoid congestion during the Lebaran 2023 homecoming season.

"Intentionally going home early in order to get Eid at home. For the beginning, it's still empty, because it's still fasting at the beginning, right, so buying an easy ticket," said one of the travelers from Tanggerang, Linda (23) at Pasar Senen Station, Central Jakarta, Antara, Tuesday, April 4. Just like Prasetyo (22) who claimed to have applied for a leave for three days to return to his hometown early in order to avoid travelers who were traveling ahead of Eid. "Last year, the departure time was smooth a day until, when 3 days 2 nights were on the bus, so it's not like yesterday, just go home by train, "said Prasetyo while tidying up his luggage. In addition, Prasetyo chose to return to Surabaya using the train so as not to repeat his homecoming experience last year." Last year, the time he left for a day until, when he left for 3 days 2 nights he took the bus, so it's not like yesterday so he just went home on the train," said Prasetyo.

Prospective passengers continue to arrive at Pasar Senen Station at 08.18 WIB. Several other passengers were also seen standing waiting for the examination of documents around the entrance.

It was also seen that prospective passengers queued at the entrance to departure while other passengers printed ticket cards. The porters also seemed to be milling about offering goods transport services to prospective passengers who were seen carrying large quantities ranging from bags, cardboard, to suitcases.