Indonesia Unleashes 'Whoosh': The First High-Speed Railway in Southeast Asia, Transforming Travel from Jakarta to Bandung
Indonesian President Joko Widodo inaugurated Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway on Monday. (Photo: Twitter) On October 2nd, 2023, Indonesia made history by launching the first high-speed railway in Southeast Asia. Named "Whoosh", this groundbreaking bullet train has revolutionized travel between two of Indonesia's largest cities, Jakarta and Bandung. The high-speed rail covers a distance of 142.3 kilometers (approximately 88.4 miles) at an impressive top speed of 350 kilometers per hour (220 miles per hour). This means that what used to be a three-hour journey can now be completed in just 45 minutes. WHOOSH Vibes Japan pic.twitter.com/ahfxdkkxNw — ROMEO (@RomeoWalker19) September 26, 2023 The Whoosh is not only the first of its kind in Southeast Asia but also in the Southern Hemisphere. It stands as a testament to the rapid technological advancements and infrastructural development in the region. The high-speed rail project was backed by China as part of i...