The Jakarta-Surabaya fast train project is still in the study stage, with discussions on the pathway, financing, schemes, and implementation stages ongoing. The project is part of the national strategic project (PSN) and is expected to provide a modern, safe, environmentally friendly, and sustainable mode of mass transportation to improve connectivity. The project is being supported by the government, with the KCIC consortium being the Whoosh operator for the Jakarta-Bandung route. The project is primarily supported by the government, not imposed on certain business entities. The project is a political order from the country's leaders, and the government needs to intervene in its financing to ensure the project's success.The Indonesian government is ready to support the People's Safety Network (PSN) for the Jakarta-Surabaya fast train project, with the KCIC consortium coordinating with various ministries. The tender process and financing scheme are still in the study stage, and the route of the train is not confirmed. The project aims to boost the economy in the surrounding areas and is primarily supported by the government, with funding coming from China Development Bank loans and shareholder capital contributions. The project is a political order from Indonesia's leaders.Link di fonte: https://www.kompas.id/baca/ekonomi/2024/05/07/kereta-cepat-jakarta-surabaya-berpeluang-berlanjut-dari-bandung (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Kompas, 7 May 2024