TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of the BUMN Eric Thohir ready to optimize the Jakarta-Bandung Rapid Train (KCJB) as the first high-speed train in Indonesia. He said the KCJB project is one of the national strategic projects which is expected to have a positive impact not only on the transport sector but also on the economy.

“This is a historic moment. Not only will it become an icon of cooperation between the Indonesian government and the Chinese government, but it will also further integrate transport modes in Jakarta and Bandung,” Erick said in a statement in Jakarta, Wednesday November 16, 2022.

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After the start of large-scale construction in June 2018, this collaborative project between Indonesia and China conducted operational trials in the presence of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo and the President of the People’s Republic of China. . Xi Jinping as part of the agenda for the bilateral meeting of the two countries in Nusa Dua, Bali last Wednesday. The Jakarta Bandung Rapid Train is expected to be fully operational by mid-2023.

“Presently, preparations are on track and President Joko Widodo visited on October 13, 2022 to review preparations for the G20 showcase,” Erick said.

The presence of KCJB makes Indonesia a country that has the first rapid train service in Southeast Asia. KCJB is an alternative mode of public transport for people who want to travel quickly, comfortably and safely.

“We will continue to optimize this country’s first rapid train. Later, when it is connected between modes SLR in Jakarta and then fast trains and local trains in Bandung, so we have the best intermodal integration package in the country,” said Erick.

In addition, this project has socio-economic and environmental impacts, including job creation, both during construction of the project and after operation, reduction of congestion, reduction of emissions and consumption of fuel.

Then saving travel time; potential for development of new areas/economic growth around stations, increased connectivity and ease of use, business opportunities, especially MSMEs that can generate multiplier effectand community economic growth.

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