6 Jakarta-Bandung Fast Train Facilities Will Add To Passenger Comfort

YOGYAKARTA – The Jakarta Bandung Fast Train (KCJB) facility is one of the interesting things to discuss. The reason is, the facilities at KCJB are said to be able to pamper passengers.

As is known, KCJB with the name Whoosh was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo or Jokowi on Monday, October 2 2023. KCJB is claimed to be able to reduce traffic congestion from Jakarta to Bandung.

Jakarta-Bandung Fast Train

PT KCIC provides facilities both on the train and services available to make it easier for passengers. KCJB facilities that will pamper passengers are as follows, quoted from various sources.

1. Magnificent Station

KCIC Corporate Communication Manager Emir Monti said that KCIC will pass through four stations which are magnificently designed with various technologies.

"The station will be made magnificent and comfortable but still provide maximum security," said Emir Monti in a KCIC press release.

KCJB Station itself has security facilities ranging from X-rays to security checks which are operated by expert officers. Apart from that, in the station area there is a spacious and comfortable waiting room, counters and vending machines, lifts, escalators, lockers and toilets. These facilities are not only available to people from various groups, including people with disabilities, the elderly, parents with babies, and even sick people.

2. Ease of Access

KCIC also provides facilities that can facilitate passenger access to various advanced transportation such as taxis, online transportation, travel, buses, and so on. Interestingly, there is also a skybridge that passengers can pass through when changing to another mode of transportation. KCIC also provides toll road access to get to the High Speed Train Station.

3. KCJB Class

KCJB has three classes, namely VIP or First Class, Business and Premium Economy. Each has differences, one of which is passenger capacity.

KCJB's VIP class capacity is 18 passengers, while Business class has a capacity of 28 passengers, and Premium Economy class or class 2 has the maximum capacity of 555 passengers.

4. Seating Arrangement

KCJB seating configurations also vary for each class. VIP class uses a 2-1 seating configuration, while Business class uses a 2-2 seating arrangement, and Premium Economy uses 2-3.

The chairs at KCJB are also larger, complete with power sources and USB ports. The wider legroom size makes passengers more flexible when sitting.

5. Facilities for Passengers

Passengers can take advantage of various facilities available at KCJB such as power sockets, televisions, folding tables and toilets which can be used by passengers with special needs. Apart from that, there is also a mini bar that sells food and drinks.

KCJB is also capable of running at an operational speed of 350 km/hour. Even though it is quite fast, the train cabin is more soundproof and the vibrations felt will be minimal. This certainly adds to passenger comfort.

6. High level of train security

Security facilities are the most important thing in KCJB. This fast train has lightning arresters in each carriage to minimize lightning strikes. The train is also capable of operating in various climates and extreme weather.

The KCJB has two emergency brakes. The first brake is Emergency Brake EB which can be controlled from the driver controller, and the Emergency Brake UB emergency brake which will activate automatically because there is Automatic Train Protection (ATP).

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