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Rajawali–Cikampek Railway
The Rajawali–Cikampek railway () is a railway line that connects Rajawali Station and Cikampek Station. This route crosses two provinces with 5 regencies or cities, namely Jakarta (Central Jakarta and East Jakarta) and West Java (Bekasi, Bekasi Regency and Karawang Regency). This line is one of the busiest intercity lines in Indonesia and since the 1920s it has been a double track and has been electrified since 1992. Due to the increasing frequency of use, this line is planned to be made as double-double tracks, which means it has four lines: a pair for long-distance or non-EMUs trains and a pair for trains serving stations. Currently, this dual route plan will reach . There are two bridges that cross two historical rivers: Kali Bekasi (near Bekasi Station) and Citarum (near Kedunggedeh Station). History The Jakarta–Bekasi segment came into use in 1887, Bekasi–Kedunggedeh came into use in 1888, Kedunggedeh–Karawang came into use in 1891 and Karawang–Cikampek came i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citarum River
The Citarum River ( su, Walungan Citarum) is the longest and largest river in West Java, Indonesia. It is the third longest river in Java, after Bengawan Solo and Brantas. It plays an important role in the life of the people of West Java. It has been noted for being considered one of the most polluted rivers in the world. History In Indonesian history the Citarum is linked with the 4th-century Tarumanagara kingdom, as the kingdom and the river shared the same etymology, derived from the word "tarum" (Sundanese for indigo plant). The earlier 4th-century BCE prehistoric Buni clay pottery-making culture flourished near the river's mouth. Stone inscriptions, Chinese sources, and archaeological sites such as Batujaya and Cibuaya suggest that human habitation and civilization flourished in and around the river estuaries and river valley as early as the 4th century and even earlier. Geography The river flows in the northwest area of Java with a predominantly tropical monsoon climate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
