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The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway: Indonesia’s Lessons Learned 

The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway: Indonesia’s Lessons Learned 

By Blake H. Berger
It’s critical that future infrastructure projects – including an extension of the Jakarta-Bandung HSR – avoid the pitfalls that plagued the project.

Indonesian President Inaugurates Southeast Asia’s First High-speed Railway

Indonesian President Inaugurates Southeast Asia’s First High-speed Railway

By Sebastian Strangio
The $7.3 billion project connects the cities of Jakarta and Bandung, which lie along one of the world's most congested travel corridors.
Indonesia Delays Launch of China-backed High-Speed Railway

Indonesia Delays Launch of China-backed High-Speed Railway

By Sebastian Strangio
The soft launch of the railway, Southeast Asia's first high-speed line, has been pushed back from August 18 until early September.

Why Indonesia Should be Cautious in Extending its High-Speed Railway

Why Indonesia Should be Cautious in Extending its High-Speed Railway

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
The eastward extension to Surabaya may make economic sense, but Jakarta should first learn from the troubles faced during the construction of the Jakarta-Bandung line.

Is Indonesia’s New High-Speed Rail Line Worth It?

Is Indonesia’s New High-Speed Rail Line Worth It?

By James Guild
Whether or not the rail line turns a profit, Jakarta is hoping that the project brings a wider range of subsidiary benefits.

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Indonesian High-Speed Railway to Begin Operations in August: Minister

Indonesian High-Speed Railway to Begin Operations in August: Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
The $7.2 billion project, a key part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, will be officially opened on Indonesia's independence day.

Indonesia, China Agree to Final Cost Overruns on High-Speed Rail Project

Indonesia, China Agree to Final Cost Overruns on High-Speed Rail Project

By Sebastian Strangio
An official told parliament this week that the project's final overrun was $1.2 billion, down from more than $2 billion previously predicted.
Indonesia Gears Up to Start its First High-Speed Rail Line

Indonesia Gears Up to Start its First High-Speed Rail Line

By Dita Alangkara
The project is part of a planned 750-kilometer line that would cut across four provinces on the main island of Java.

Indonesia and China's AIIB

Indonesia and China's AIIB

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta views the bank as a key partner in addressing its infrastructure woes.

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