Thecuy.com – Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has examined the need for extra KRL trains after the cancellation of a plan to import second‑hand electric rail cars from Japan. He stressed that the decision on purchasing trains rests with KAI, taking into account the company’s business aspects, while public safety and quality remain top priorities.
Dudy added that acquiring new rolling stock should keep the local industry alive by working with ministries such as Industry and Trade. Nonetheless, the extra KRL need is still unfilled, despite having met the goal of 30 trainsets through several procurement methods.
Rolling‑stock shortfall still exists
According to the information shared, eight of the targeted 30 trainsets have not yet materialised. The procurement approaches used include importing new trains from China, manufacturing by PT INKA, and retrofitting existing units.
Given this situation, Dudy stressed that the fleet gap must be filled quickly so that public services continue to meet demand. He made safety the primary condition for every acquisition scheme, whether the source is local products or newly imported trains.
Domestic industry considerations
The cancellation of the plan to import second‑hand trains from Japan was driven by the government’s focus on domestic products. Further talks showed that acquiring rolling stock is aimed not only at meeting operational needs but also at sustaining the national railway industry.
Therefore, inter‑minister coordination is seen as crucial so that decisions prioritize not only fleet availability but also alignment with national industrial policy. In this regard, KAI is still the entity that decides the procurement scheme, taking into account the company’s business interests.
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