According to reliable source, on January 21, 2016, President of People’s Republic of China, Mr. Xi Jinping sent congratulation letter to President of Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Joko Widodo, felicitating the construction commence of Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway. At the same date, State Councilor of People’s Republic of China, Mr. Wang Yong presented on site of the Commencement Ceremony, jointly witnessing the start of this high-speed railway project with President Joko Widodo.

It was introduced by China Railways Corporation that the overall length of Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway reached 150 km, connecting the capital of Indonesia Jakarta and fourth largest city of Indonesia Bandung. The construction of this railway was planned to be finished in 3 years, with the highest speed reached 350 km/h. At the appointed time, the trip taking this high-speed railway would reduce the time needed from over 3 hours to 40 minutes.