Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Train Uses 'Local Wisdom' Designs In The Form Of Komodo And Batik

Illustration. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) ensured that the series of carriages or Electric Multiple Units (EMU) of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train will use local cargo designs in the form of Komodo and Batik.

"The EMU design used on the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train has local content," said PT KCIC President Director Dwiyana Slamet Riyadi in a statement quoted by Antara, Tuesday, November 2.

He explained that the exterior design of EMU for this modern mass transportation project will have red and silver colors with an outer shape that uses a triangular pattern motif and represents the scales of Komodo.

Then, the red color which also takes inspiration from the Red and White, the Indonesian national flag, on the side walls and the front that moves when the train is moving, will remind the flag that flutters and foster a sense of pride.

Another local content that was raised was the Mega Mendung Batik which can be seen on the panels on the passenger seats in each class. This batik is a typical motif of the West Java area which is the main route for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train.

According to the plan, the fast train will use the EMU which has been in production since the end of May 2021 and has advanced and modern technology. The EMU with the CR400AF type is designed with low energy use so it is very environmentally friendly and has the latest safety features.

With the assistance of the Operation Command Center (OCC), the EMU is also connected to equipment for monitoring hazards due to natural phenomena, including high rainfall, strong winds, earthquakes, as well as foreign objects and fire resistance.

"The trains used are faster than existing conventional trains, more modern. Including being equipped with a monitoring system in the cabin, such as pantograph monitoring, room temperature, voltage and electric current, door status on each train and so on. In addition, EMU Materials made fire resistance or fire resistance according to existing standards," he said.

Dwiyana also explained that the EMU for high-speed trains is designed to minimize vibration and noise so that passengers can experience riding a train that can run up to an operating speed of 350 kilometers per hour comfortably (design speed of 400 kilometers per hour).

"The noise and vibration of the EMU used for the high-speed train circuit is at the lowest or minimum level," said Dwiyana.

One of the reasons for comfort is the adoption of Bogie's advanced technology which uses a primary suspension system with cylindrical helical springs and a secondary suspension that uses air springs and is equipped with dampers. Comfort index and Stability index are also monitored very closely.

The sophistication of this EMU can also be found in the operating system of similar units that already use ATP (Automatic Train Protection) technology in accordance with the required standards. This system has been proven to be able to support safety and is recognized by the world's high-speed rail industry.

Dwiyana added that this series of high-speed trains will be divided into several classes, ranging from VIP Class, First Class, to Second Class with comfortable seating distances.

In addition, there are also Dining Cars, facilities for the disabled, charging ports, to luggage storage that can be used to store luggage and also folding bicycles that make passengers comfortable.

In addition, the EMU for the high-speed rail project is also designed to be friendly to people with disabilities because it will have wheelchair storage areas, disabled toilets and special seats for disabilities.

The plan is to prepare 11 series of trains to serve passengers who want to enjoy the sophistication of fast trains. Currently, the series of high-speed trains are still in the production stage and are planned to arrive in Indonesia in June 2022.

The series of trains for the high-speed rail project have entered the production stage at the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) Sifang factory located in Qingdao, China with an ISO 9001 international standardized quality management system.

Dwiyana also added that the preparation of human resources for Maintenance Operations as a form of preparation in the Operation Maintenance Readiness Stage, including preparation of regulations, SOPs and Ministerial Regulations with the Ministry of Transportation.

The acceleration of the construction of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project continues to pursue operational targets by the end of 2022.