Constraints Of Rapid Train Trials, KCJB Consultants Highlight Residents Playing Kites

JAKARTA - The trial of the Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Train (KCJB) has so far been running smoothly. However, there is one obstacle that was highlighted by the consultant who tested the KCJB, namely the kite playing activities carried out by residents.

NERC (Konsultan Testing KCJB) responsible Chen Dongsheng said today's trial was carried out to ensure the readiness of a number of train systems and facilities so that they can fully operate during the soft launch in August.

For your information, NERC is an independent consultant who helps carry out commissioning tests related to high-speed train facilities and infrastructure.

"Today's trial is to test the standards used in China, as well as to meet operational standards before COD," he said during a train test to the Tegalluar Stasiub, Sunday, June 25.

Chen said the trial of combining inspection trains or CITs with electric multiple units (EMU) or passenger trains had been carried out for three days.

"If today's results are good, today (the test) has been completed which (coupled) 16 carriages. Today, the plan is to be tested until 6.30 pm. The speed tested is from 250 to 350 km/hour," he said.

Meanwhile, Chen said, the daily operation of KCJB will only use one series of trains with eight carriages.

When asked about the obstacles faced during the trial process, Chen admitted that he had problems at kilometer 109.

He said, the kite thread that was flown by residents was caught on top of the high-speed train.

"At kilometer 109 we find obstacles because someone is playing kites. Then the rope goes into the cable above," he said.

For this reason, Chen said the need for public awareness in the KCJB track area not to play kites. He said, the KCJB track must be completely sterile so as not to endanger passengers or the community.