As of Nov 17, one month after the commercial operation of the railway, it has transported a total of 383,000 passengers. The highest daily passenger occupancy rate has reached 98.7 percent, indicating a robust growth in passenger flow.

It has provided a safe, convenient, and comfortable travel experience for people along its route.

"I'm really excited to take the train, and the journey between the two cities has shortened from over three hours to around 40 minutes," said a local passenger.

"I believe having a high-speed train can help boost Indonesia's economy," said Luki Aulia, a journalist at the Indonesian newspaper Kompas and also a member of the media tour.