Indonesia has postponed to next month the test run of its high-speed rail, which was scheduled to open in October. The reason is safety concerns.
The test run between Jakarta and Bandung has been moved from August 18 to September. A high-speed rail official explained in a document that more time is needed to focus on the safety and comfort of passengers. The start of commercial operation will remain unchanged on October 1.
Indonesia’s high-speed railway was built with Chinese financial cooperation.
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Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg
Original title:Indonesia’s Rush to Finish China-Funded Rail Raises Safety Fears (excerpt)
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2023-08-09 08:23:21
