KAI President Director Make Sure To Add KRL Cars, Farmer Trains Launched This Month

PT KAI is speeding up the addition of Jabodetabek KRL service capacity and starting the operation of farmers' trains to support the people's economy. This was emphasized by the President Director of KAI, Bobby Rasyidin, after reporting to the President at the Palace, Monday, November 3.

Bobby said the President asked for the acceleration of the addition of KRL carriages because the busy hours were 'stirring'. He is very concerned. As soon as possible, the impact on the people is positive," he said.

KAI has ordered 12 train sets from INKA and 11 train sets from China. Yang dari China, 8 sudah beroperasi penuh dan 3 lagi masuk technical qualification DJKA. Bulan ini semua beroperasi. Dari INKA, 4 train set sudah kami diterima dan sedang uji teknis. Target pertengahan tahun depan 12 beroperasi, jelasnya.

Regarding the Railroad, Bobby said that today's discussion was not in-depth. However, he ensured that PT KCIC was obedient to the legal process related to the KPK investigation. "We strongly support the request for data or testimony," he said. Restructuring of the funch project, he said, was still being discussed by Danantara and the government.

Bobby also reported the farmer's train initiative to the President. "He is very supportive for the lower people's economy and asks for additional capacity," he said. Currently available 8 train units and will continue to be added. The initial launch is carried out in Merak with operating hours following the activities of farmers and traders, morning and evening.

"For the time being, the service is only up to Rangkasbitung using our own series. Later we will extend it to Tanah Abang," he added. Meanwhile, tariffs will be made in stages and cheaper because they are subsidies.