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KAI Yogyakarta Adds 7 Trains for Eid al-Adha Holiday Travel

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • KAI Yogyakarta is adding seven extra trains to accommodate increased passenger numbers during the long holiday for Eid al-Adha and Pancasila Day.
  • The additional trains, ranging from economy to executive class, will operate between May 27 and June 1, 2026.
  • Passengers are advised to book tickets early and allow ample travel time to the station.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Daerah Operasi 6 Yogyakarta is bolstering its services by adding seven extra trains to manage the anticipated surge in passengers during the upcoming long holiday period. This includes the Eid al-Adha festival and Pancasila Day, spanning from May 27 to June 1, 2026.

Feni Novida Saragih, Public Relations Manager for KAI Daerah Operasi 6 Yogyakarta, stated that the additional train services are designed to facilitate public mobility during this extended holiday. The proximity of the Eid al-Adha holiday to Pancasila Day is expected to significantly increase travel demand across various regions. "For this long weekend, we have prepared seven additional trains, from economy to executive class, as travel alternatives for the public," Feni told reporters in Solo on Monday, May 25, 2026.

For this long weekend, we have prepared seven additional trains, from economy to executive class, as travel alternatives for the public.

· Feni Novida Saragih, Public Relations Manager for KAI Daerah Operasi 6 YogyakartaExplaining the measures taken to handle increased passenger traffic during the holiday.

The introduction of these extra trains aims to provide more ticketing options and alleviate crowding on regular services, which typically see higher occupancy during holiday seasons. Notably, one of the additional trains will operate on the Lempuyangan-Pasar Senen route, offering an affordable "Kereta Ekonomi Kerakyatan" (People's Economy Train) service. This initiative seeks to provide a comfortable yet economical travel choice for passengers.

The seven additional trains departing from the Yogyakarta Operational Area 6 include the Sancaka Fakultatif (Yogyakarta-Surabaya Gubeng), Batavia (Solo Balapan-Gambir), two additional trains from Yogyakarta to Gambir, two from Solo Balapan to Bandung, and the Lempuyangan-Pasar Senen train. KAI Daerah Operasi 6 emphasized its commitment to safety, comfort, and punctuality, with additional staff deployed at stations to assist passengers. The company also urged passengers to book tickets in advance via the Access by KAI app or official channels and to plan their journey to the station accordingly.

The public is expected to manage their departure time to the station so that the journey is safer and more comfortable.

· FeniAdvising passengers on travel planning to ensure a smooth journey.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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