Jakarta. The Whoosh high-speed train saw a significant increase of up to 20,000 passengers per day during the during the extended holiday for Ascension Day of Jesus Christ and collective leave, from May 8 to May 12.

According to Emir Monti, Corporate Communications Manager of the high-speed train operator KCIC, this surge represents a 28 to 30 percent increase compared to regular days.

"Usually, we have around 15,000-16,000 passengers, but since Wednesday, it has reached over 20,000," said Emir.

The peak departure was on Thursday, with a total of 21,000 passengers traveling between Halim-Tegalluar and vice versa.

"Ticket sales have already reached 13,000 by 10:00 a.m. today, and this number could increase," he added.

KCIC increased the number of trips from 40 to 48 in April, totaling 28,000 seats per day, to accommodate the rising number of users.

Among the passengers during this long holiday was Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming and his family, who chose the Whoosh high-speed train for a vacation to Bandung.

Gibran, President Joko Widodo's oldest son, departed with his family from the Halim Perdanakusuma High-Speed ​​Train Station on Thursday. He was accompanied by his wife Selvi Ananda and their two children, Jan Ethes, and La lembah Manah.

Due to the high number of passengers traveling this weekend, KCIC advises travelers to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before departure and to avoid carrying excessive luggage.

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