Solo is an agglomeration city. The construction marks the point where we connect some cities in Central JavaSolo (ANTARA) - Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi inaugurated the construction of the Solo Balapan-Kalioso double tracks at Simpang Joglo, Surakarta city, Central Java on Saturday.
He expressed the hope that the construction would help build people better a life and drive the economy in the city and its surroundings.
“Solo is an agglomeration city. The construction marks the point where we connect some cities in Central Java,” Sumadi remarked.
The elevated double tracks at Simpang Joglo area will help cut congestion and anticipate flood risk in the region, he explained.
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The headway will be shortened to 15 minutes from 30 minutes once the double tracks have been completed, he informed.
The construction is a part of President Joko Widodo's infrastructure push to boost connectivity across Indonesia, Sumadi added.
“So, the construction will resolve traffic problems, both the train’s headway and congestion on the streets,” he said.
Meanwhile, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo said that good cooperation between the central government and regional administration will give good results.
“What we are working between the central government and regional administration, assisted by TNI (Indonesian Military), Polri (National Police), and state-owned enterprises, if together, will be completed,” he added.
Working in synergy with various parties will benefit the community, according to the governor.
He also thanked the minister for his support for building transportation infrastructure in Central Java.
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Translator: Adimas Raditya, Juwita Trisna
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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