Indonesian President Joko Widodo inaugurated the first high-speed railway in Southeast Asia, a crucial component of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative. The 142-kilometer railway, built by PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China, is expected to reduce travel time between Jakarta and Bandung.
The project, funded by China, is a joint venture between four Indonesian state-owned corporations and China Railway International Co., Ltd. The $7,3 billion cost is expected to be completed soon.
What is the travel time between Jakarta and Bandung now?
With the opening of Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, the travel time between Jakarta and Bandung should be reduced from the current three hours to approximately forty minutes.
When will commercial operations begin on this railway
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway began commercial operations on October 2, 2023.
How many people are expected to use this railway daily
According to Swarajya, the average number of passengers who use the rail link each day is predicted to be 44,000, and this number is likely to continue to rise in the following years.
