Nation helps region take the fast track

Key milestone

Aditya Dwi Laksana, chairman of the Indonesian Transportation Society, said opening a high-speed railway is an important milestone in the nation's public transportation system.

The bullet train will give travelers a safe, fast and comfortable trip between Jakarta and Bandung, and will be especially convenient for those who currently stay in Jakarta during the week and spend weekends in Bandung with their families.

Laksana said the line will also boost business in areas close to stations along the route.