JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—An economist said the government’s move to take over the debt of PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC), the operator of the Whoosh high-speed rail service, will still put pressure on the state budget, despite the use of a Special Mission Vehicle (SMV) mechanism. Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) Economic Director Nailul […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—KAI’s net profit slumped 74% year-on-year (yoy), with net profit attributable to the parent entity declining from Rp1.18 trillion to Rp305.37 billion. The decline was mainly caused by significant losses from associates and joint ventures, which surged by more than 200% on an annual basis. The company recorded net losses from associates and joint […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) is ensuring the safety of Whoosh high-speed rail operations ahead of the long weekend holiday by utilizing advanced Rail Flaw Detection Vehicle (RFD) technology to detect potential defects on railway tracks. KCIC General Manager Corporate Secretary Eva Chairunisa said regular inspections and maintenance are essential to […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Public interest in the Whoosh high-speed rail service continues to rise ahead of the long weekend holiday period from May 14 to 17, 2026. As of 5 p.m. WIB on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, a total of 17,000 Whoosh tickets had been sold, with sales projected to reach around 20,000 by the […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Passenger traffic on the Whoosh high-speed rail surged during the long weekend, with PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) recording 21,900 passengers on Friday (May 1, 2026), up around 15 percent compared to a typical weekend. Strong demand was reflected in ticket sales, with departures from Halim Station selling out from morning […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) is leveraging international collaboration as a strategy to strengthen Whoosh’s global positioning, one of which is through the Travel Switzerland Exhibition at Halim Station, Jakarta. President Director Dwiyana Slamet Riyadi said the exhibition serves as a momentum to expand Whoosh’s international exposure while reinforcing its position […]
