Ahmad and his family were among the passengers of the public test ride last Monday. "Very comfortable, stable, clean and looks luxurious. The train is also kid-friendly," said the man.

"I was really amazed by how fast I could arrive in Bandung. I didn't even have time to sleep because the trip is too short," he said.

Since the construction of the railway began in June 2018, builders from Indonesia and China have overcome various difficulties including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. They not only adopted China's advanced HSR technology, but also made adaptations to Indonesia's complex geological conditions.