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Editorial 1 year ago

Whoosh, here comes the deficit

The final unit price of the Jakarta-Bandung railway, some US$52 million per kilometer, is higher than that of China’s high-speed rail, which cost between $17 million and $30 million per kilometer, as well as France’s, which cost $24 million per kilometer.

Regulations 1 year ago

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Whoosh prices to fluctuate with customer demand

The number of daily passengers for the high-speed rail service is currently between 14,000 and 16,000, less than some 21,000 people recorded during Christmas and New Year.

Companies 1 year ago

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Govt mulls HSR extension to Yogyakarta before connecting Surabaya

High-speed railway (HSR) consortium Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) said that extending the line to Yogyakarta first may be more feasible than linking it directly to Surabaya in East Java.

Economy 1 year ago

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Whoosh faces hefty deficit in first year of operation

Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC), the consortium responsible for the project, is seeking to close the gap through what it calls cash deficiency support (CDS), which experts say will most likely come from bank loans.

Regulations 2 years ago

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Experts warn new HSR station in Bandung will slow down Whoosh speed

Having more stations will lead to a longer overall travel time due to additional stops, experts warn.

Regulations 2 years ago

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Yearender: Jakarta public transportation improves but many will still prefer cars

People living in the city and its surroundings will likely remain reliant on private vehicles, experts say, citing an urgent need for a drastic improvement of the public transportation system.

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.

Companies 2 years ago

Whoosh records 1 million passengers

The highest number of passengers served in a single day on Whoosh was 21,500 passengers, including during the current year-end holiday.

Tech 2 years ago

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A Whoosh and a sigh: A speedy ride with some transit hassle

Passengers appear content with the high-speed part of the journey, but less so with the connection in Bandung regency.

Companies 2 years ago

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Bank BJB proposes to take over Whoosh' transaction processing from Chinese bank

However, the region-owned lender stated that the process would not be easy as KCIC's money is pooled and fully controlled by a Chinese bank.

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Whoosh, here comes the deficit

PREMIUM Whoosh prices to fluctuate with customer demand

PREMIUM Govt mulls HSR extension to Yogyakarta before connecting Surabaya

PREMIUM Whoosh faces hefty deficit in first year of operation

PREMIUM Experts warn new HSR station in Bandung will slow down Whoosh speed

PREMIUM Yearender: Jakarta public transportation improves but many will still prefer cars

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