Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo had the idea to build rail-based mass transit in Jakarta with the route to the port. That he hurled after circling the Port of Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta

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Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo had the idea to build rail-based mass transit in Jakarta with the route to the port. That he hurled after circling the Port of Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta




Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo had the idea to build rail-based mass transit in Jakarta with the route to the port. That he hurled after circling the Port of Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, using patrol boats (KN.P) 348, Saturday (12/01/2013). According Jokowi, there is great potential for development. Moreover, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) also supported the plan in line with the development plan of the Port of New Times.


This means that we are so open, there is a great potential, especially transportation to the port
- Joko Widodo

"That means we're so open, there is a great potential, especially transportation to the port," said Jokowi, on base Babysitting Sea and Coast (PLP) in East Ancol, North Jakarta.

Former Mayor of Surakarta was claimed to have discussed the plan with the Ministry of Transportation. Particularly on the point rail development that is focused to avoid congestion. However, Jokowi can not explain the details about this new idea.

"I also ask him Wamenhub like anything and everything is planned on the road leading to the point where it's being jammed. Overall I thought it was well planned," he said.

Met at the same location, the Deputy Minister of Transportation (Wamenhub) Sutantono Bambang said, will soon begin construction of the Port of New Times. Development was intended to increase the capacity of the port up to two-fold.

"I think this will be very important port for Jakarta and the governor have the same concern for developing Tanjung Priok port business," he said.