Jakarta’s airport train to be operational in 2017
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Development of rail track between Jakarta’s Manggarai railway station and Soekarno Hatta airport is expected to be completed in 2017.
“We already coordinated with PT Railink. It is to be completed in February 2017,” President director of the state owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II Budi Karya Sumadi said here on Wednesday.
PT Railink is a joint venture between PT Angkasa Pura II and state owned railway company, PT Kereta Api Indonesia.
PT Railink to revamp old track and build new track totaling 38.3 kilometers between the Manggarai railway station in Jakarta and the airport and operate the train.
Budi said the train would take 54 minutes between Manggarai and Soekarno Hatta airport and there would be departure of train every 15 minutes.
Everyday there would be 61 trips with a carrying capacity of 35,000 passangers.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the expected journey time for the airport train?
What is the expected journey time for the airport train?
The train service between Manggarai railway station and Soekarno Hatta airport is expected to take 54 minutes. It will offer a quick connection for passengers travelling to and from the airport.
Q.How frequently will the airport train service run?
How frequently will the airport train service run?
Trains are planned to depart every 15 minutes, ensuring regular service for travellers. There will be 61 trips scheduled per day to accommodate passengers.
Q.Which companies are involved in developing and operating the new rail service?
Which companies are involved in developing and operating the new rail service?
The development and operation of the rail service involve PT Angkasa Pura II, the state-owned airport operator, and PT Kereta Api Indonesia, the state-owned railway company, through their joint venture PT Railink.
Q.What is the total length of the rail track being developed for the airport line?
What is the total length of the rail track being developed for the airport line?
The project involves revamping old track and building new track, totalling 38.3 kilometres. This covers the route between Manggarai railway station in Jakarta and Soekarno Hatta airport.
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