The Governments of Indonesia and France have agreed to jointly develop the Greater Bandung Light Rail Transit (LRT) system in West Java as part of efforts to expand bilateral cooperation in transport infrastructure. The announcement was made following a meeting between Indonesia’s Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi and French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot in Paris.
The LRT project will serve key urban corridors in Bandung and link them to the Whoosh high-speed rail station in Tegalluar. Two priority corridors—Tegalluar–Leuwipanjang and Leuwipanjang–Babakan Siliwangi—will be developed in the first phase, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027. The estimated project cost is IDR26 trillion (USD1.6 billion), including infrastructure.
The agreement includes knowledge-sharing, technology transfer, and participation from both French and Indonesian firms. A joint working group will be established to oversee implementation. The two countries also plan to enhance cooperation in maritime safety, port development, and aviation, including expanding direct flights and advancing airport infrastructure.
