KAI plans $120 million railway network in Bali
The two-phase project will connect Ngurah Rai International Airport with Legian and Canggu as the government seeks to ease congestion in one of Indonesia’s busiest tourism corridors.
KAI, a state-owned railway operator in Indonesia, has allocated over $120 million for a two-phase railway network project in Bali. The initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion on the popular tourist island. The first stage will link Ngurah Rai International Airport with Legian, while the second phase will extend the line to Canggu, another favored tourist destination.
KAI president director Bobby Rasyidin disclosed the substantial budget after a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. The project is set to commence next year and span approximately two years. KAI has thoroughly evaluated various elements of the implementation, including land acquisition. This railway project is part of Bali's strategy to enhance mass transportation options to tackle the mounting congestion along its primary tourism routes, particularly the path from the airport to Canggu.
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