On December 23, coinciding with the weekend and local public holidays, passenger traffic at the Halim Railway Station in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, surged. The KCIC, responsible for operating the Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway, promptly adjusted and optimized the train schedule based on the pre-sale situation of train tickets. They increased the operation of multiple-unit trains and expanded the number of train services, further enhancing transportation capacity.
The Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway, officially inaugurated on October 17, is a landmark project connecting the “Belt and Road” Initiative with Indonesia’s “Global Maritime Fulcrum” concept, symbolizing practical cooperation between China and Indonesia. Stretching 142 kilometers, it links Jakarta and the fourth-largest city in Indonesia, Bandung. This project marks the first time that China’s high speed railway system has been implemented overseas, with all aspects and the entire industry chain.