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SHS-23 Aeromovel Indonesia
SHS-23 Aeromovel Indonesia, ''Titihan Samirono'' ( Javanese for "wind transport") or ''Kereta Layang'' (Indonesian for "elevated train") is a people mover system at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The 3.2 km system is entirely elevated with tracks situated 6 meters above the ground and loops around the park. The people mover was formerly using the wind-powered aeromovel technology developed by Oskar H.W. Coester from Brazil. It was opened in 1989 as the world's first installation of aeromovel system. In late 2010s, the system underwent major refurbishment, with conversion of a vehicle to be powered by an onboard diesel engine. The vehicle runs on the original guideway but without using the airduct. Two other vehicles were retired. The remodeled attraction was launched on 19 March 2019. History SHS-23 Aeromovel Indonesia was launched in April 1989. The name ''Titihan Samirono'' was given by the second Indonesian president Suharto, whose wife Siti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PT INKA
PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero), abbreviated as INKA, is a state owned rolling stock manufacturer. Profile INKA Ltd was established in 1981 to serve as the national rail locomotive and rolling stock manufacturer for the Indonesian Railway Company (PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero)) in its revenue lines in the islands of Java and Sumatra. Its first Madiun Locomotive Plant was converted from a former PJKA steam locomotive overhaul facility. Under Suharto's presidency INKA was initiated as part of the national strategic industry, as the basis of a national rail production industry. As such, INKA focused on dominating the domestic market and to win competition in the ASEAN region and developing countries. INKA has produced or refurbished every batch of KAI's passenger cars, excluding multiple units, since 1985. Its production of multiple units began in 1987, when it assembled Rheostatik EMUs from Japan. Since then, INKA utilises lightweight stainless steel car bodies and moder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
