Sidoarjo Station Serves Over 11,000 Passengers During Long Holiday

Sidoarjo Station experienced a significant surge in passenger traffic, serving a total of 11,387 individuals during the extended holiday break from May 26 to June 1, 2026. PT KAI Daerah Operasi (Daop) 8 Surabaya reported these figures, highlighting the station's role in facilitating holiday travel.

Of the total passengers, 5,926 were recorded as departing from Sidoarjo, while 5,461 arrived at the station. Mahendro Trang Bawono, Manager of Public Relations for KAI Daop 8 Surabaya, stated that this substantial number reflects the growing public confidence in rail transportation services.

"Thank you to all customers who have entrusted their journeys to KAI during this period," Mahendro said in Sidoarjo, East Java. He emphasized that the high demand for train travel during the long holiday demonstrates its continued popularity as a preferred mode of transport, citing its security, comfort, and timeliness as key factors.

KAI Daop 8 Surabaya views this trust as a motivation to continuously enhance service quality, focusing on safety, comfort, and punctuality. The smooth operation during the holiday period was also attributed to passenger cooperation in adhering to travel regulations and maintaining order at stations and during journeys. The company remains committed to innovation and service improvement to meet evolving customer needs.