Ministry Of Transportation Collaborates To Accelerate Fast Train Accessibility Readiness

A series of fast trains for the Jakarta-Bandung relationship. BETWEEN/HO-KCIC

The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) said it would collaborate with stakeholders in the context of accelerating the readiness of the Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Train (KCJB) accessibility.

"Such as the Director General of Highways of the Ministry of PUPR, the Ministry of ATR/BPN, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, the West Java Provincial Government, the Bandung City Government, the Bandung Regency Government, PT Jasa Marga, a number of related institutions, and private parties in order to accelerate the readiness of KCJB accessibility," said Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, September 9.

The Ministry of Transportation noted a number of accessibility that was being built ahead of the operation of KCJB, namely Halim Station, Jakarta including DI Road access. Stages I and II Panjaitan, Halim Station area road access, and Halim 1 + 842 KM toll exit access along with the connecting road.

Then, Karawang Station, West Java (intermediate station) includes THK Street access, KM.42+00 access, and regional road access.

Furthermore, Padalarang Station, West Java (intermediate station and KCJB cafe train station to Bandung Station) includes access to stations and toll roads, toll district roads on the Gedonglima and Panari sections, Padalarang-Cisaaruan provincial roads, Padalarang national roads, and road access plans from Kota Baru Parahyangan.

Finally, Tegalluar Station, West Java (final station) includes KM 151 access, Tegalluar drop zone, Cimekar Station access, Tegalluar KCJB Station, and the Cibiru Bandung bridge.

Previously, the Minister of Transportation tested and reviewed the development of accessibility development at four stations that were crossed by KCJB. Access reviewed includes Halim Station, Karawang Station, Padalarang Station, and Tegalluar Station.

"Today I checked the progress of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train passenger road accessibility. Before operating on October 1, 2023, Mr. President Joko Widodo will try the high-speed train on September 13," said the Minister of Transportation.

Also present at the review were the Director General of Railways of the Ministry of Transportation Risal Wasal, Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin, President Director of PT KAI Didiek Hartantyo, Director General of Highways of the Ministry of PUPR Hedy Rahadian, and directors of PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC).