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VOInew,Jakarta: PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) recorded that it had transported 21,144 passengers on D-1 of the 2024 Vesak Day long holiday and collective leave.

"Entering the Vesak Day long weekend , Whoosh Fast Train passengers on Wednesday (22/5) reached 21,144 passengers, an increase of around 30 percent compared to normal days," said KCIC General Manager Corporate Secretary Eva Chairunisa in a statement in Jakarta, Thursday.

He said that the public's favorite departure schedule on Wednesday is from 11.30 WIB until the last schedule at 20.30 WIB where the occupancy reaches 80 to 100 percent.

Eva said that KCIC has anticipated the high public interest in going on holiday by operating a total of 48 Whoosh trip schedules.

"KCIC provides 28 thousand seats per day to serve people who want to vacation during this long weekend . "This number has increased by 20 percent when compared to the seating capacity that KCIC provided last April," said Eva. "

For departures on May 23, tickets departing from Halim Station to Padalarang and Tegalluar stations from departures at 06.00 WIB to 16.10 WIB, the occupancy is already above 95 percent. .

Based on the data collected, Eva continued, tickets sold on May 23-26 had reached 36 thousand tickets. This number will continue to increase due to ongoing sales in various channels .

Eva reminded prospective KCIC passengers to time their journey to the station so they don't experience delays.

"Passengers are expected to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. This is because the boarding gate will be closed 5 minutes before departure for passenger safety reasons." closed Eva.

Eva added that for people who want to get further information about facilities, KCIC can contact the information center at the station or the KCIC Contact Center via 150909, WhatsApp chat to 0815-1032-0909, email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , as well as ⁠ Instagram reply and DM to @keretacepat_id.