Jakarta-Bandung railway carries 18 million passengers in three years
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China Railway International Co Ltd reports that the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, known locally as Whoosh, has carried over 18 million passengers in Indonesia since it began operating three years ago.
The railway completed 58,666 trips, travelling 8.9 million kilometers with a 99.4% on-time rate. Daily train services grew from an initial 14 to a peak of 62, and the railway reached a single-day high of 26,770 passengers.
The railway’s operators adjusted ticketing and service options to suit different budgets and travel preferences, adding dynamic pricing, loyalty programs, and ticket modification services. Businesses have developed around the railway stations, with 117 vendors now operating, including 29 small and medium enterprises offering local products. Beyond local travel, Whoosh has also brought more than 960,000 international travellers to the region, benefitting tourism and related industries.
The operation team adapted Chinese high-speed rail management systems to account for Indonesian weather and seismic activity, and the railway now reduces travel time between Jakarta and Bandung to approximately 45 minutes, compared to four hours previously.
