JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Development (IPK) Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said that he continued to communicate with Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani regarding the Jakarta Fast Train project "Surabaya".
This was conveyed by AHY when asked about the formation of the Jakarta Fast Train Task Force (Satgas) Surabaya.
According to AHY, the formation of the task force has not been carried out because the government is still finalizing its preparations.
"Not yet, we are still finalizing it first. We want to make sure from all stakeholders, of course the main domain is at the Ministry of Transportation, in this case the Directorate General of Railways. But, also with Danantara because there is indeed a lot of budgeting, this also needs to be formulated together," said AHY when met after attending the Green Initiative Conference (GIC) event at the Borobudur Hotel, Jakarta, Thursday, September 18.
"I continue to talk with Mr. Rosan, the Minister of Transportation, including the Director General of Railways, the Director of KAI, yes, also KCIC. So, we really have to harmonize a lot first," he added.
Previously, AHY said, the plan to build the Jakarta Fast Train Surabaya was a special task given by President Prabowo Subianto to him.
This is because the construction of the high-speed train is considered to be a driving force for increasing community mobility, especially in Java.
The increase in mobility is expected to be able to support economic growth in an area.
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"Regarding connectivity, there is a special task from the President to us. The Coordinating Ministry for GPA (requested) to oversee the development of the concept of the sustainability of the high-speed train. So it is not only Jakarta, Bandung, it is hoped that it will reach Surabaya," said AHY when opening the Coordinating Meeting for the Evaluation of Progress and Achievement of Strategic Issues for Infrastructure and Regional Development in 2025 at the Coordinating Ministry for IPK Office, Jakarta, Wednesday, August 13.
In addition, according to AHY, the construction of the Jakarta 'Surabaya high-speed train is also able to create new economic hubs. Especially, for areas that will later be crossed by the Fast Train station.
"This is one of the game changers of human mobility, goods and services that are much faster connected through a system and ecosystem high speed rail. This includes the development of a new hub," he said.
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