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Part of Indonesia plans to import used trains from Japan, with the announcement being made in Jakarta.

How will the plan to import used Japanese trains affect the KRL commuter system?

Used Japanese trains may help KRL replace aging fleets and ease overcrowding KAI is exploring the import of used Japanese train sets as a transitional measure to address the urgent need for mass rail transit. This plan is driven by the fact that several active KRL train sets are currently more than 40 years old. By importing used trains, KAI aims to provide a faster solution—delivery takes one to two months—compared to the one to two years required to procure new trains.

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  • Several active KRL train sets are already more than 40 years old.en.tempo.co, antaranews.com
  • Procuring new trains requires a time of one to two years.en.tempo.co
  • Importing used trains is estimated to take only one to two months once approved.en.tempo.co
  • The Indonesian Transportation Society supports the proposal provided safety standards are met.en.tempo.co

Why it matters

The state rail operator KAI faces a critical operational challenge due to the age of its KRL fleet, which is essential for mass transit in Indonesia. The urgent need to replace these aging trains is driven by the risk of overcrowding and the limitations of domestic production capacity at PT INKA.

This procurement plan is subject to regulatory oversight, as the Trade Ministry is responsible for governing the import of used rolling stock. Furthermore, any fleet expansion must align with President Prabowo Subianto's directives, which prioritize domestic manufacturing over foreign procurement wherever feasible.

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  • Will the necessary regulatory approvals from the Trade Ministry be granted?
  • What specific safety standards must be met for the used Japanese trains to be approved?

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The Trade Ministry grants explicit approval for the import of used rolling stock.The replacement of aging KRL fleets could begin immediately, significantly easing commuter overcrowding.
KAI successfully secures a large-scale domestic production contract with PT INKA.The need for used Japanese imports as a bridge measure may diminish, allowing KAI to adhere more closely to national manufacturing priorities.

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The full eventKAI Explores Used Japanese Trains to Meet Urgent Operational Needs Everything aboutKRL

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