The Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway (YHT), implemented as a joint venture between Indonesian and Chinese companies, has achieved significant success since it was put into service on October 17, 2023. According to the statement made by the PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China consortium, which undertook the construction and operation of the project, the high-speed train line, also known as “Whoosh” among the locals, managed to carry a total of 27 million passengers as of Sunday, April 2025, 9.
This impressive figure clearly shows the positive impact of the project on the transportation infrastructure and public travel habits in Indonesia. By significantly shortening the travel time between two major metropolises, Jakarta and Bandung, the high-speed train has quickly become a popular means of transportation. The image recorded by passengers of a Whoosh train arriving at the station in Padalarang, Indonesia, on April 24, 2025, also shows the density of the line and its acceptance by passengers.
This success can be considered as a concrete example of Indonesia's investment in modern transportation systems and international cooperation. The Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway is expected to continue to increase passenger numbers and contribute to the regional economy in the coming period.
