On April 7th, in Padarang, Indonesia, a high-speed train of the Jakarta Bandung high-speed railway entered the platform of the Padarang station. Jakarta, April 17th (Xinhua News Agency) - The Jakarta Bandung high-speed railway officially opened for operation for half a year on April 17th, sending a total of 2.56 million passengers and showing a strong growth trend in passenger flow. According to data from China Railway International Co., Ltd., since its opening on October 17, 2023, the Yawan high-speed railway has been in safe operation for 6 months, with a total of 7050 train sets and a safe operation of over 1.26 million kilometers. China Railway International Co., Ltd. introduced that in order to effectively serve the convenient travel of residents, the China Indonesia Operation and Maintenance Consortium continuously optimizes the train operation plan. The daily operation of high-speed trains has increased from 14 in the early opening period to 52 during peak hours, and the number of passenger seats has increased from over 8400 to over 31000. The highest daily passenger volume is 21537, with a passenger occupancy rate of up to 99.6%. In order to ensure the safe and orderly operation of Ya'an Wanzhou High speed Railway, the China Indonesia Operation and Maintenance Consortium fully draws on the advanced and mature experience of China's high-speed railway operation and maintenance management, and does a good job in train dispatching and command, passenger transport service organization, equipment inspection and maintenance, safety risk prevention and control, etc. with high standards and quality. It properly responds to extreme weather such as rainstorm and typhoon, strengthens the safety management of driving in rainy seasons, and ensures the smooth operation of high-speed railway and the safety of passenger travel. In addition, the operation and maintenance consortium also focuses on strengthening the training of Indonesian employees. Through theoretical training, simulation operations, and mentorship, it helps Indonesian employees become familiar with equipment, facilities, and work processes, continuously improving the localization rate and operational management ability of the operation and maintenance personnel of the Jakarta Bandung high-speed railway. The Jakarta Bandung high-speed railway, jointly constructed by China and Indonesia, connects the Indonesian capital Jakarta with the tourist city of Bandung, reducing the transportation time between the two cities from over 3 hours to 46 minutes, providing Indonesian people with a safe, green, efficient, and comfortable mode of transportation. (Lai Xin She)