TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The boss of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or PT KAI disclose the progress of the project fast train Jakarta-Bandung (KCJB) during a joint hearing with DPR Commission VI at the parliament complex on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Next week, to be exact, Wednesday, November 16, 2022, G20 showcase The project will be watched online by President Joko Widodo alias Jokowi and Chinese President Xi Jinping from Bali. On showcase In this case, a dynamic test will be carried out from Tegalluar to Cikopo, which is about 20 kilometers away.

PT KAI CEO Didiek Hartantyo explained: milestones go to date of commercial operation or COD June 2023. “Since November 2, it has happened to light up for electrification, where the 150 kilovolt PLN has been activated in the Tegalluar area,” he said.

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Didik said, showcase This is a dynamic test that has not been done thoroughly. Later, he said, the high-speed train (EMU) will only run from Tegalluar to Cikopo. “Tomorrow morning we will test first.”

Then, Didiek said, on February 28, 2023, all circuits or electric multiple unit (EMU) trains with a total of 11 units are expected to arrive. Currently there are only 2 sets of UEM.

In the meantime, the measuring train or CIT has also arrived. On March 21, 2023, Didiek says, track laying will be carried out on the entire 142 km long track.

Then, on March 31, 2023, a static test and completion of system integration will be performed. With that, April 4, 2023 will begin test and commissioning or integrated trials.

“The goal is June 30, 2023 later track operation it is done. So I hope that the operating permit from the Ministry of Transport has been issued, so that we can perform the COD,” Didiek said.

According to Didiek, the physical development of the project until the second week of October 2022 reached 79.51%. Meanwhile, the progress of investment absorption is 90.6%.

He also explained the progress of work on stations and depots Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train the. Halim station, for example, progressit reached 69.44% and Karawang 65.99%. “Padalarang is still at 9.75%, while Tegalluar is at 81.77%, and the Telgalluar deposit is up 52.65%,” Didiek said.

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