With the operation of Jakarta-Bandung Fast Train service, Indonesia will enter the ranks of a handful of countries that have rail-based transportation with the latest technology. The presence of this fast train is expected to encourage the transformation of public transportation services more broadly throughout Indonesia. After waiting for 15 years since it was first proposed in 2008, Indonesia will finally soon experience the presence of high-speed train services in the second half of this year. The arrival of this high-tech transportation service is welcomed enthusiastically by most of the people. the Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Train (KCJB) is the first and only fast train service in the Southeast Asia region. Not only that, the KCIC400AF train operated in Indonesia is one of the fastest train types in the world until now. The train, which is a variant of the CR400AF from China's CRRC Qingdao Sifang manufacturer, is capable of reaching a maximum operational speed of up to 350 kilometers per hour. The only other country that has trains with the same operational speed is China, which is none other than the country of origin of the KCIC400AF. In addition to being the first and only one in the surrounding area, the presence of high-speed trains also makes Indonesia part of a handful of countries in the world that have advanced transportation services. According to data from the International Union of Railways (UIC), until 2022 there are only 20 countries that have high-speed train services. This number only covers 10.3 percent of the total 195 countries recognized by the UN. (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Kompas - 15 August 2023