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Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border

Part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, the 665-kilometre (413-mile), 50.27 billion ringgit ($10.63 billion) railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

China says should accelerate construction of China-Thailand railway

The comment about the high-speed railway between both countries, seen by some as a "fiscal trap" for Thailand, came after Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok.

Archipelago 2 years ago

Transportation Ministry issues apology for West Java train crash

Ministry spokesperson Adita Irawati said the ministry's directorate general for railway services had marshaled all available resources to help with the rescue effort and bring service back to affected areas.

Archipelago 2 years ago

3 dead, 28 injured in West Java train collision

The crash took place at 6:03 am local time (1103 GMT) near rice fields in Cicalengka and left numerous train carriages overturned.

Jakarta 2 years ago

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Yearender: Hailed yet flawed, Jakarta’s railway projects finally gather pace

Jakarta saw two of the most awaited and long-overdue railway projects taking off in 2023: the Greater Jakarta light rail transit (LRT) and the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail (HSR) service dubbed Whoosh.

Election Updates 2 years ago

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Anies Baswedan promises better haj accessibility if elected

Anies Baswedan promises to cut haj costs and raise the quota if elected in 2024, focusing on affordability for Indonesia's Muslim community.

Companies 2 years ago

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KAI continue partnership with East Japan Railways

Railway operators PT KAI and PT KCI signed an MoU with East Japan Railways Company on Monday, extending the two countries’ partnership in railways.

Archipelago 2 years ago

Train, minibus crash kills 11 in East Java

Eleven people were killed and at least four others suffered heavy injuries after a passenger train hit a minibus at an unguarded level crossing in Lumajang regency, East Java, on Sunday evening.