Reaching 183 Thousand Passengers, KAI Divre I North Sumatra Closes the 2025/2026 Nataru Transport Period with Positive Trends

PT Kereta Api Indonesia
(Persero) Regional Division I North Sumatra officially ended the Christmas Transport period
and New Year (Nataru) 2025/2026 with achievements that exceed expectations.
It was recorded that 183,916 customers had used train services
for an 18 day transportation period starting from 18 December 2025 until 4
January 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 11% compared to the period
the same as in the previous year which served 165,083 customers.

Plt. Public Relations Manager KAI Divre
I North Sumatra, Anwar Yuli Prastyo, said that this was a brilliant performance
This is an important note considering the challenging weather conditions in the region
North Sumatra recently.

“Even as long as
The 2025/2026 Nataru transportation in North Sumatra is still in emergency response condition
disaster, but it does not dampen people’s interest in traveling, both for
visiting relatives during Christmas celebrations or going on holiday during the celebrations
new year,” explained Anwar.

High enthusiasm
The community can be seen from the average passenger volume which reaches 10 thousand people
per day. The peak density occurred on the last day of the New Year holiday, Sunday
(4/1), where KAI Divre I North Sumatra served 12,302 customers in one day.
This number has increased by 10% compared to last year’s peak density
recorded 11,171 customers. The consistency of this increase is clear evidence
that public trust in rail transportation as the main mode
continues to strengthen.

Two fleets are favorites
The main thing for people to do mobility during this long holiday. Putri Deli train
recorded serving 79,572 customers, a 20% jump compared to the year period
Then. Meanwhile, the Siantar Express train recorded the most significant growth
by 30% with a total transport of 37,635 customers.

Successful transportation period
Nataru this time is also supported by excellent operational aspects, where
level of punctuality (on time performance) of departures and arrivals
succeeded in achieving a perfect score, namely 100%. Anwar emphasized that it would run smoothly
uninterrupted operation means this is inseparable from solid support
various parties, ranging from elements of the TNI, Polri, to regional governments.

“KAI thank you all
parties, especially customers who have entrusted them with their journey
Nataru by train. We will continue to maintain this trust
provide safe, comfortable and timely transportation services,” concluded
Anwar.

This article also appeared on VRITIMES