{
  "id": 15157509,
  "title": "Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway handles over 18mil passenger trips in 3 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/jakarta-bandung-high-speed-railway-handles-over-18mil-passenger-trips-15157509",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T07:37:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/17/jakarta-bandung-high-speed-railway-handles-over-18mil-passenger-trips-in-3-years"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, colloquially known as Whoosh, has been in operation for three years and has already transported over 18 million passengers. Operated by China Railway International Co Ltd, the railway has traveled more than 8.9 million kilometers while maintaining a remarkable 99.4% on-time performance.\n\nThe railway initially started with 14 daily services, but the number of trips has risen to a peak of 62 per day. The highest number of passengers in a single day reached 26,770. To cater to different travel needs, the railway has introduced flexible ticketing options, dynamic pricing, multi-channel ticketing, frequent-flyer-style loyalty cards, and even ticket modification services.\n\nAlong the route, the railway has led to a significant transformation in urban transportation. It has attracted businesses in tourism, catering, and retail, prompting them to cluster around railway stations. This influx of commercial activity has created job opportunities and increased income for local residents. So far, there are 117 commercial vendors at the stations, including 29 micro, small, and medium enterprises, offering local delicacies, souvenirs, and cultural products.\n\nThe railway has also played a crucial role in boosting international tourism. It has transported and served over 960,000 international travelers, which has given a significant boost to local tourism and related industries. In addition to local and international travelers, the railway has improved station facilities, commercial amenities, and last-mile transport connectivity.\n\nThe railway is also the first high-speed rail line in Southeast Asia and currently operates at speeds of up to 350km per hour. This high-speed operation has significantly reduced travel time between Jakarta and Bandung, cutting it down from approximately four hours to just 45 minutes.",
  "summary": "The railway operated a total of 58,666 bullet train trips, safely travelling over 8.9 million kilometres with an on-time performance rate of 99.4%.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway handles over 18mil passenger trips in 3 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/jakarta-bandung-high-speed-railway-handles-over-18mil-passenger-trips",
        "published": "2026-10-17T07:37:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}