Wednesday, July 4, 2007

President inaugurates double-tracks train connecting Serpong and Tanah Abang

President inaugurates double-tracks train connecting Serpong and Tanah Abang

JAKARTA(Antara): President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono inaugurated Wednesday the operation of a double-track train connecting Serpong, Banten and Tanah Abang, Jakarta at Serpong Railway Station.

He was accompanied by First Lady Ani Yudhoyono, Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and President Director of state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api (PT KAI) Ronny Wahyudi.

The 24.5 kilometers-double track railway from Serpong to Tanah Abang is a pilot project from the PT KAI to serve better transportation facility and increase the number of passengers dwelling in Greater Jakarta areas. (**)

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