Light Rapid Transit system has already been developed."Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has said he supports the development of mass transport system not only in Jakarta and Bandung but also in other big cities in Indonesia.
"I will continue pushing for the development of mass transport system not only in Jakarta or Bandung but also in other big cities in Indonesia. Light Rapid Transit system has already been developed, for example in Palembang, and it will probably be developed later in Bandung, Surabaya and other cities," he said at a meeting on high speed railway projects.
President Jokowi said he wished to know what were the obstacles being faced by current projects.
"I want to receive reports regarding the Jakarta-Bandung high speed train system as well as licensing and setting up of the state-owned railway company," he said.
He also wished to know issues related to environmental impact analysis and sought an assurance that everything is ready to start the development, including a consortium for the train service.
He also asked about the state of preparation for capital participation and other aspects.
"I wish to know the detailed concept, its connection with the LRT and other preparations," he said.
He said areas that the high speed train must pass must be prepared well.
(Uu.H-YH/INE/KR-BSR/A014)
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