Indonesia's Antara News Agency on December 18, original title: Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway has transported 700,000 passengers since its official commercial operation, and the India-China joint venture that built and manages the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, Indonesia-China high-speed railway, said that the cumulative number of passengers has exceeded 700,000 since the official commercial operation of the high-speed rail line.
Japan's "Nikkei Asian Review" article on December 18, original title: Indonesia's new high-speed rail provides an opportunity to improve the perception of ChinaTwo months after its opening, the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway has made a strong start, with increasing frequency and occupancy rates remaining above 80%. Passengers were impressed with China's train technology, suggesting that this could lead to a change in local attitudes towards China.
At the beginning of December, Jakarta's Halim station was packed with people taking pictures of the train arriving at the brand new station. The train reached a top speed of 350 kilometers per hour about 10 minutes after departure. With minimal noise and shaking, some passengers appreciated the journey. One passenger said, "I can't believe we're going so fast. ”
The frequency of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail has been increased from the initial 8 trains per day to 40 trains on weekdays. From the opening to early December, trains had an average occupancy rate of 85 to 90 percent during the week and more than 90 percent on weekends, the rail operator said.
High-speed rail passengers can ** book and buy tickets, and only need to show *** on their mobile phones to enter the platform. The local ** spoke highly of this advanced railway facility, as well as the high-speed, low-noise Chinese technology. A passenger recently said, "The opening of this railway will help increase Indonesia's trust in China." (Author Okiri Yuyi, Bai Xiao translation).