Kereta Api Indonesia reports rising passenger numbers in Sumatra and Java

Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reported significant increases in passenger mobility across Sumatra and key terminal stations in Java between January and September 2026.

In Sumatra, total passenger movements reached 11,342,350, marking a 12.02 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Medan Station recorded the highest number of departures in the region with 730,182 passengers, while Padang Station saw a 13.74 percent growth in total movements.

At the edges of the rail network, Ketapang Station in East Java recorded 615,161 movements, an 8.56 percent increase from the previous year. This station serves as a vital link for travelers heading toward Bali via the Ketapang–Gilimanuk ferry. Meanwhile, Tanjungkarang Station in Lampung saw a 13.99 percent rise in passenger volume, totaling 562,993 movements.