Indonesia Unveils Southeast Asia’s first High Speed Railway
Indonesia launched Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, on October 2, 2023. The railway connects the capital city of Jakarta with the major city of Bandung in West Java. It reduces the travel time between the two cities from 3 hours to about 40 minutes.
Jakarta, Indonesia — In a historic moment for Southeast Asia, Indonesia proudly launched the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway on October 2, 2023. This groundbreaking project is a joint endeavor between the Indonesian government and Chinese state-owned companies. Promises to revolutionize travel between the nation's capital, Jakarta, and the bustling city of Bandung in West Java.
The high-speed railway brings with it a remarkable reduction in travel time. Slashing the journey from a prev...