Installation Of OCS Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Train Reaches 80 Percent

Workers install an upper flow electricity network or "overhead catenary system" (OCS) for the operation of the Jakarta Bandung Fast Fire Averaging (KCJB). (DOC. ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Most recently in a written statement in Jakarta, Saturday, PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) reported the progress of installing the upper flow electricity network or overhead catenary system (OCS) from Halim Station, East Jakarta, to Tegalluar Station, Bandung Regency, West Java, has reached more than 80 percent.

The installation of the OCS is for the operation of the Jakarta Bandung Fast Train (KCJB). Meanwhile, KCIC said that the Padalarang Station to Tegalluar Station installation has reached 100 percent.

"Currently, KCIC together with all contractors are accelerating the installation of OCS at certain stations, depots, and sections. This is our commitment to rush to complete to do lists that are still ahead of KCJB operations," said General Manager of Corporate Secretary KCIC Rahadian Ratries.

To operate KCJB, stations, and all equipment installed in the KCJB route from Halim Station to Tegalluar Station, up to 246.3 megavolt amperes (MVA) are needed.

Meanwhile, for KCJB, electricity will be channeled through the upper flow electricity network or OCS.

KCIC said it would continue to oversee the installation of OCS in accordance with safety and security standards and continue to coordinate with all stakeholders.

"The goal is that KCJB can be operated immediately according to the set schedule," said Rahadian.

Furthermore, he said the use of electrical energy in the KCJB service is expected to be able to reduce carbon emissions in areas passed from Jakarta to Bandung.

"KCJB participates in environmental sustainability through the use of electrical energy in its operations. The reason is, the pollution produced from trains with electric fuel is zero or none at all when compared to diesel-powered trains," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, April 29.

KCIC stated that based on a report issued by the Department for Transport (DfT) of the United Kingdom, carbon per mile passengers from electric trains were lower by up to 35 percent compared to diesel trains.

"This is proof of one of the contributions and benefits of KCJB's presence in Indonesia. This is also in line with President Joko Widodo's directives at the G20 conference, where Indonesia contributes to dealing with climate change and managing the environment in a sustainable manner," said Rahadian.