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Regulations 2 years ago
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Still no permit for high speed rail a week from Jokowi inaguration
The operator of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway (HSR) said it has yet to acquire an operating permit from the government despite President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo's intention of inaugurating the flagship project in less than a week.
Regulations 2 years ago
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Experts slam govt’s plan to subsidize Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway
In an effort to strike a balance between real cost and consumer purchasing power, the government has decided to subsidize the Jakarta-Bandung high speed railway (KCJB), a decision that experts question given the railway's upper middle class target market.
Opinion 2 years ago
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Analysis: Rushed tests risk another delay for the Jakarta-Bandung HSR
PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) and the government’s Aug. 18 promised operational date of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) is met with strong opposition from the Transportation Ministry’s review team, consisting of Mott MacDonald, PwC and Umbra law firm. The ministry and consultants cite serious issues ranging from the construction of Padalarang station being behind schedule, financial issues and a rushed testing period as chief concerns among them.
Opinion 2 years ago
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Analysis: Jakarta-Bandung HSR rushes for commercial operation in August
PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia Cina (KCIC) is hitting the gas on the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway (HSR) project to meet their promise of being fully operational by Aug. 18 this year by starting their first tests with a comprehensive inspection train (CIT) last week. Some quarters, however, warned a short testing period could compromise safety.
Opinion 3 years ago
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Analysis: Fatal accident puts rail project at risk of further delays, higher costs
Two Chinese workers died in an accident in the construction of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway on Sunday, raising concerns about the project’s safety, timeline and costs. Since it began, the project has suffered multiple accidents, delays and ballooning cost overruns.
