The President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, has approved the commuter train acquisition project of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI), which is expected to deliver new trains for service on the Commuter Line (KRL) network, a rail-based urban transport system serving the Jakarta metropolitan area.
Bobby Rasyidin, President Director of PT KAI, stated that the project requires a budget of IDR 4.8 trillion (USD 330.5 million) to procure additional KRL cars. However, President Prabowo announced that he would allocate a larger budget of IDR 5 trillion (USD 344.3 million) to ensure the benefits reach a wider segment of the public.
“The people, the vast majority, truly feel the benefits of trains. And now, I’ve given you a directive: we will expand, we will add more train cars. For Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek), the President Director of PT KAI said there must be additional cars, new train sets. One train set costs nine million US dollars, and he proposed IDR 4.8 trillion. If it’s for the people, I will never hesitate,” explained President Prabowo.
The increased budget of USD 344.3 million is planned for the procurement of 30 commuter railcars, which are expected to enter service next year.
The commuter train acquisition forms part of the government’s commitment to strengthening environmentally friendly public transport services. The addition of these KRL trains is a strategic step by KAI to provide safe, comfortable, and punctual journeys for millions of passengers every day.
PT KAI continues to invest through its KAI Commuter programme, including the procurement of rolling stock and facilities from CRRC and INKA, as part of its wider mass transport modernisation strategy.
INKA – PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero) is Indonesia’s national train manufacturer, headquartered in Madiun, East Java. The company designs, manufactures, and exports various types of rolling stock, including passenger trains (DMUs and EMUs), railcars, freight wagons, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. INKA is collaborating with Stadler and CRRC to support technology transfer and modernisation initiatives.
In September 2019, Stadler and PT INKA signed a joint venture agreement to develop and manufacture rail vehicles using modern aluminium technology at a new production site in Banyuwangi. One of the contractual conditions for implementing the technology transfer and beginning staff training in Indonesia was an initial order for 500 suburban rail carriages, with an option for a further 500 units.
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