The Government of Indonesia has approved the procurement of 30 new commuter trainsets for Greater Jakarta, a IDR5 trillion (USD 299 million) investment by Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI). The announcement was made during the inauguration of the revitalised Tanah Abang Station in Central Jakarta.
The new trainsets are intended to ease passenger congestion on key commuter lines, including Rangkas Bitung–Tanah Abang, Bogor–Jakarta Kota, and Cikarang–Bekasi–Jakarta Kota, while improving passenger comfort and service quality. The government targets completion within one year, with the project mandated to be transparent, swift, and under strict supervision.
The broader vision of expanding rail networks across Indonesia highlights plans for the Sumatra Railway, Trans Kalimantan Railway, and Trans Sulawesi Railway. He noted that railway development will reduce logistics and economic costs, enhance competitiveness, and improve public welfare.
The president also commended KAI’s modernisation efforts, noting that Indonesia’s commuter trains are now clean, comfortable, and comparable to those in developed countries, and stressed continued attention to safety and maintenance of tracks and crossings.