INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi will conduct an airport train test from December 1-3, 2017 with ticket price Rp30.000. The tariff is a discounted rate from the original price of Rp100,000.

"The operational plan will begin on December 1-3, 2017, the tariff itself will be at Rp 100,000, but the discount is 70% to Rp.30.000 at the beginning of the operation from December 1-3 to December 31, 2017," said Budi Karya in Jakarta on Thursday (11/23/2017).

Budi will conduct an airport train test from Sudirman Baru Station to Soekarno Hatta Airport Station. In the experiment of Soetta Airport railway operation this time the aim is to try first new track from Batuceper Station to Soekarno Hatta Airport Station along 12,3 KM as part of preparation soft launching Soetta Airport railway operation.

PT Railink's Operations and Engineering Director, Porwanto Handry Nugroho, admitted that he has prepared 10 trainset KRL (EMU / electrical multiple units) for Soekarno-Hatta Airport and KRL Train is ready for operation. "Each trainset has 6 trains with a total seating area of ​​272 per trainset", added Porwanto.

The Airport Train can carry 33,728 passengers daily with premium facilities. Starting from a comfortable seat, full air conditioning, high speed wifi, up to toilet facilities like on the plane.

While the travel time was relatively fast, only 50 minutes by route Manggarai Station - Soekarno Hatta Airport Station.

With the operation of Soetta Airport railway is expected to increase the choice for the public in accessing the largest airport in Indonesia.

If so far only available road-based transportation options, then soon will be present public transport service rail roads that carry the convenience for customers.