China-based CRRC Qingdao Sifang Company Limited has delivered the first batch of trains for the 142 km Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail (HSR) line in Indonesia. The delivery comprises one eight-car Yawan train and one inspection train. Each Yawan train consists of four motor and four trailer cars. The trains are equipped with advanced grade of automation (GoA) level 1 technology and are designed to reach a maximum speed of 350 km/hr.
The second batch of three trains is expected to be delivered on December 25, 2022. The third and fourth batches of seven trains each will be delivered on February 25, 2023 and March 15, 2023 respectively.
It is estimated that the new line will reduce the journey time from Jakarta to Bandung from three hours to around 40 minutes. The project is being developed by Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China (KCIC), a consortium of Indonesian and Chinese companies.
The trials on the Tegalluar–Kopo track will be conducted in November 2022. Commercial operations are expected to begin by June 2023.