The first high-speed train in Indonesia is named Whoosh, inspired by the sound it makes when speeding along. Whoosh stands for Waktu Hemat, Operasi Optimal, Sistem Hebat, which translates to Time Savings, Optimal Operation, Great System. The Whoosh high-speed train is a result of collaboration between Indonesia and China, with a cost of up to 8.6 billion US dollars.
This train, model KCIC400AF, is developed based on the China Railway CR400AF model. Currently, KCIC has 10 sets of high-speed train and 1 inspection train set. Each train set consists of 8 cars, and Whoosh can carry up to 601 passengers, divided into three service classes: 18 seats for First Class, 28 seats for Business Class, and 555 seats for Premium Economy Class.
The Whoosh train has a maximum speed of 420 km/h, operating at 350 km/h. The high-speed train only runs on the route from Jakarta to Bandung and vice versa. With a speed of 350 km/h, it can cover the journey from Jakarta to Bandung in an average of 45 minutes. In summary, Whoosh is Indonesia's first high-speed train resulting from collaboration with China. It consists of 10 sets capable of carrying 601 passengers, offering a Jakarta-Bandung journey in 45 minutes at a speed of 350 km/h.