ART Train Launches For The First Time At IKN's Kembangsaan Flats On August 5
The autonomous train or Autonomous Rail Transit (ART) will pave its first in the National Capital Nusantara (IKN) area during the trial phase, Monday, August 5.
Minister of Transportation (Menhub) Budi Karya Sumadi said there would be two transits consisting of three trains.
"Each of the three trains will rotate from the National Axis, West Sumbu, East Sumbu, around with a 5-minute headway," said Minister of Transportation Budi quoting Antara.
He said the railway facilities or rolling stock for the ART train are currently available in Balikpapan City.
According to the Minister of Transportation, the cooperation scheme that will be carried out between the government and the Chinese State-Owned Enterprises CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co Ltd and Norinco, as the provider of this ART Train. They will provide free services during August to December 2024 to service users.
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"We provide a road that has been constructed by the IKN Authority and the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing, and make markings," he said.
On that occasion, Minister of Transportation Budi mentioned President Jokowi's desire to make the ART train a mode of transportation in IKN.
"From the first time I reported to the President, he really wanted to make this a mode of transportation in IKN," he said.