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Indonesian commuter rail quality and procurement
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In late 2026, the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation pressured PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) to improve the quality of domestically produced Commuter Line electric multiple units. This directive followed a September recall of seven CLI-225 series trains due to technical issues in underframe components that posed potential safety risks. The recall caused a slight reduction in daily service capacity on the Bogor-Jakarta route. By November 2026, KAI announced plans to procure 23 new trainsets over the next two to three years to meet high passenger demand, with eight sets identified as urgent requirements. The procurement process has been assigned to INKA. Following the successful return to service of seven previously produced INKA sets in October 2026, KAI and INKA have begun dynamic testing of an eighth locally produced trainset on the Bogor–Jakarta Kota route. To support rising passenger volumes and reduce reliance on imported This eighth unit is expected to serve the Jabodetabek route by early December 2026. KAI has officially canceled plans to import used electric multiple unit trains from Japan, citing safety concerns and the high average age of the Japanese trains, fleet, which is approximately 28 years old. Instead, KAI Commuter will prioritize domestic production through INKA. KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin noted that technical issues regarding suspension and automatic doors in previous INKA models have been identified and addressed. KAI aims to retire at least 86 aging Japanese trainsets in the coming years. To strengthen the domestic sector, KAI intends to utilize these new INKA-produced units require foreign manufacturers to partner with INKA for the Jabodetabek Commuter Line. national projects. Additionally, KAI is set to implement a new Train Journey Graph (GAPEKA) 2026, effective December 1, 2026. This centralized policy across Java and Sumatra aims to optimize service quality, safety, and passenger comfort through updated schedules and expanded services, such as new stops for the Pandanwangi local train and the launch of the KA Pandawa executive service.
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