China-backed high-speed railway connecting Jakarta and Bandung called "Whoosh" is parked at Halim station in Jakarta, October 2, 2023. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan In addition, based on KCIC records, since ...

The railway is named Whoosh, a Bahasa Indonesia acronym that translates to time-saving and reliable. Mr Widodo has prioritised projects like Whoosh to ease the country's severe traffic jams.