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Indonesia eyes using China's ART trains in new capital
The Transportation Minister is exploring potential cooperation with Beijing on developing an autonomous rail service in the new capital Nusantara, as well as opportunities for investment in Indonesia's aviation and maritime sectors, during his visit to China.
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Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi (fifth right) and his entourage pose with an autonomous rail rapid transit (ART) train in China in this undated photo. (Instagram/@budikaryas)
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ndonesia was exploring the possibility of building infrastructure for an autonomous rail rapid transit (ART) in Nusantara Capital City (IKN), Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said on Friday, at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Xiaopeng in Beijing.
Budi conveyed the Indonesian government’s desire to use ART trains produced by state-owned manufacturer China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) in the nation’s new capital in East Kalimantan.
He added that the two countries possessed strong commitment to continue enhancing their cooperation in developing transportation infrastructure.
“The Whoosh Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail is a manifestation of bilateral cooperation, which is now operating and has received high enthusiasm from the public,” Budi said, as quoted by Tempo.co.
CRRC is reportedly planning to display an ART train car in July at an exhibition in Nusantara, which presents an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of the autonomous rail service.
“One train consists of three cars for 307 passengers, with an operational speed of 40 kilometers per hour and a top speed of 70 kph,” Budi said.
The train does not require a special track, and instead runs on ordinary streets like buses and cars.
