Whoosh, Southeast Asia’s first high-speed rail, cuts travel time between Jakarta and Bandung to 45 minutes.

Despite its efficiency and over 10 million passengers, Whoosh faces financial losses due to high costs and low ridership.

The government plans to extend Whoosh to Surabaya, but analysts warn about further debt and underutilised infrastructure.


based on cost vs time.... no money take cheaper and longer method

Bus ticket Rp: 80,000
Conventional Train: Rp 150,000

Premium Economy: Rp 300,000 (approximately £15 or €17)
Business Class: Fares are higher than Premium Economy
First Class: Rp 600,000 (approximately £30 or €34)

50 minute by HSR
3 hour by train
5 hour by car/bus

if always pack, sooner or later will price increase to 350,000

tak tahu... never been to Jakarta.

but Japan Shinkansen very effective.

is it like flying to Sg, 50 min flight but have to go to KLIA and all?

Bank interest is the main component
human resources and maintenance cost
eletricity is probably the least concern


7bil at 3.5% interest alone is 245ml