LRT Project Accelerated Prior to 2018 Asian Games

Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama agrees the Light Rail Transit (LRT) development with the cheap value. Because it is pursuing the implementation of the 2018 Asian Games.

Talk about LRT, we already have its technical. If it takes the cheap value and make its development fast, why not

"Talk about LRT, we already have its technical. If it takes the cheap value and make its development fast, why not," he expressed, at City Hall, Monday (3/7).

He stated, such decision was already discussed with Transportation Minister, Ignatius Jonan. Because there was previously no agreement about LRT type that will be used. It is to pursue the upcoming 2018 Asian Games. "I've discussed on this matter with Mr. Jonan until 12 AM," he told.

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Previously he attended in he coordination meeting about LRT. But it was not yet decided the type of rail to be built, because there is still debate regarding the international standards that have been used in many countries, or use the cheap system.