There was something unusual about President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s recent\nworking visit. After departing for Batang, Central Java, Prabowo chose\nto use a train for his return to Jakarta. He travelled aboard a tourist\ntrain named the Nusantara Explorer, accompanied by his entourage. The\njourney took 4.5 hours, from Batang Station to Manggarai Station in\nJakarta.<\/p>\n
This trial run served as a technical test for non-technical personnel\nbefore the train\u2019s official public launch. Several high-ranking\nofficials joined the trial, including State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi,\nForeign Minister Sugiono, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil\nLahadalia, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday is still a trial as it has not been officially launched. We\nappreciate that PT KAI is now capable of producing world-class,\ninternational-standard railway carriages,\u201d said State Secretary Prasetyo\nHadi during the journey.<\/p>\n
Prabowo and his delegation departed Batang Station at 5:00 PM WIB,\nwith the Nusantara Explorer traversing various Commuter Line tracks\nbefore arriving at Manggarai Station at 9:20 PM WIB. Externally, the\ncarriages feature a black colour scheme with gold batik motifs,\nhighlighting a distinct Indonesian design. Large panoramic windows\nprovide a clear view of the interior.<\/p>\n
The Nusantara Explorer trainset offers various carriage types and\nfacilities, including Signature Class, Advanced Class, Compact Class,\nand a lounge. The Signature Class offers the most luxurious amenities,\nfeaturing king-sized beds, sofa sets, and shower rooms equipped with hot\nwater and bathtubs. Other classes offer slightly different levels of\nluxury but remain comfortable for long-distance travel with beds for\nrest.<\/p>\n
Prasetyo Hadi explained that the Nusantara Explorer will cater to\nlong-distance tourism trips, transporting passengers between various\ndestinations across Java over several days. Tickets will eventually be\nsold to the public as travel packages to various tourist\nattractions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn order to increase our tourism potential, the President wishes for\nus to develop railway-based tourism,\u201d said Prasetyo Hadi. \u201cFollowing the\nPresident\u2019s instructions to strengthen this sector, we are creating new\ncarriages that will be integrated with our premier tourist\ndestinations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prasetyo noted that future routes could take passengers from Jakarta\nthrough the southern coast of Java, then to Central Java to visit\nBorobudur or Prambanan temples, among other planned locations. The\nlaunch of the Nusantara Explorer is targeted for completion within this\nyear.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prabowo-trials-nusantara-explorer-train-on-batang-jakarta-route-1785432548", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }