Emil Praises Jonan over High-Speed Train Concession
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
Transportation Minister Ignasius Jonan. TEMPO/Arkhelaus Wisnu
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bandung mayor Ridwan "Emil" Kamil appreciated Transportation Minister Ignatius Jonan's decision to grant the concession permit for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train project.
"I appreciate the process because all affairs must follow good administrative procedures. If Jonan has issued [the concession permit], we are certainly glad, so we can achieve the target," Emil said at his official residence in Bandung on Wednesday, March 16, 2016.
Emil said that Jonan's decision reflected a fast action taken for the sake of common interest, while still considering the legal procedures.
Emil said that he would not mind if the high-speed train was to be operated in 2019. Emil also hopes that the light rail transit (LRT) project development connecting high-speed train stations in Tegalluar and Bandung would be realized.
"It's a national project. We will continue to watch for it. Meanwhile, the presidential regulation for LRT is still being discussed," Emil said.
