(Jakarta Training) The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway jointly built by China and Indonesia was officially opened for operation on September 7. China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) invited guests including General Chairman Zhang Jinxiong and other 46 members of the Indonesian Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry took a trial ride on the high-speed train from Jakarta Harlem Station to Bandung Dekarur Station.
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail line has a total length of 142.3 kilometers and a maximum operating speed of 350 kilometers per hour. It starts from Jakarta and passes through Bekasi City, Bekasi County, Karawang County, Puwangkarta County, West Bandung County, Chima Market, Bandung County, ending in Bandung City, has four stations: Halim, Karawang, Padalalang and Dekarur.
When the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train, ridden by members of the Indonesian Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, arrived at Bandung Dekarur Station at 9:45 a.m., Zhang Jinxiong, chairman of the Indonesian Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that it was very comfortable. At a speed of 352 kilometers per hour, no matter where the train was, it was comfortable. There is no shaking feeling when wearing or walking, which is very good.
Zhang Jinxiong also praised the Chinese government under the leadership of President Xi Jinping for providing technological transformation to Indonesia. He said, "The use of technology in all aspects of life is inevitable, and China prioritizes technological cooperation, especially between the government and the private sector, to encourage innovation, public services and economic activities to create benefits for all , Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway is one of them.”
The operation of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail marks Indonesia becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to have the fastest land transportation mode. After enjoying cakes and snacks, not long after, the group boarded the high-speed train from Dekarur Station to Harlem Station.
One of the passengers, Guo Guihe, said he was happy that Indonesia now has fast, safe and comfortable land transportation. "It's very comfortable, very fast and very safe for a land vehicle.
