China to Continue Ensuring Smooth Operation of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway

China is willing to continue working with Indonesia to ensure the high-quality operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, a project that has played a significant role in promoting Indonesia's socio-economic development and regional connectivity. Since its official opening two years ago, the railway has operated safely and smoothly, with total passenger traffic exceeding 11.71 million and steadily growing. The project has created a large number of jobs and provided a strong impetus for economic development along the railway route, recognized and approved by various circles of society in Indonesia.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway has operated safely and smoothly since its official opening two years ago, with a total passenger traffic exceeding 11.71 million.
  • The project has created a large number of jobs in Indonesia and provided a strong impetus for economic development along the railway route.
  • The economic and social benefits of the operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway are steadily being realized.
  • The governments of China and Indonesia are paying great attention to the development of the project and are closely cooperating to provide a reliable guarantee for its safe and stable operation.
  • The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, emphasized the importance of considering social benefits and overall cost-effectiveness when evaluating a high-speed rail project.

Statistics:

  • Total passenger traffic on the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway has exceeded 11.71 million since its official opening two years ago.
  • The project has created a large number of jobs in Indonesia.
  • The economic and social benefits of the operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway are steadily being realized.

Sources:

  • State Council News (People's Republic of China)
  • Xinhua (People's Republic of China)