KAI Commuter Brings New KRL Facilities From China Again

KRL carriages that have just been imported by KSI Commuter from China. (KAI Commuter)

JAKARTA - PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia or KAI Commuter has again brought in a Train Set (TS) or the 6th and 7th series from CRRC or the 3rd and 4th series of a total of 8 series on the new KRL Facilities procurement contract.

KAI Commuter's Public Relations Manager, Leza Arlan, said that until now, KAI Commuter has brought in 8 new KRL Facilities.

"Each series consists of 12 train units or a total of 96 train units," he said in an official statement, Friday, May 30.

Leza said KAI Commuter brought in gradually new KRL facilities from PT INKA (Persero) and CRRC. This is done as an effort to fulfill the KRL facilities to replace the train series which will enter a period of conservation or termination of operations due to the technical age of the train.

The process of sending new KRL facilities for Commuter Line service needs in the Jabodetabek area has been carried out in stages from January 30, 2025 to May 22, 2025. So far, 8 TS have arrived, 7 TS from CRRC and 1 TS from INKA," he said.

Leza also added that KAI Commuter ordered 27 new KRL equipment or a total of 324 train units, both domestically produced by PT INKA (Persero) and trains produced by manufacturers abroad.

All of these new KRL facilities will undergo parameter trials and dynamic trials in accordance with Permenhub Number PM 49 of 2023 concerning Standards, Testing Procedures, and Certification of Normal Speed Train Feasibility by the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) of the Ministry of Transportation.

KAI Commuter hopes that the arrival of this new KRL facility can be operated immediately for user services after a trial is completed for the safety and feasibility of its operations.

Leza bilamg, the process of procuring new KRL facilities, is also one of KAI Commuter's efforts in optimizing services to the community, especially Jabodetabek Commuter Line users.

"In addition, the process of procuring new KRL facilities is also one of KAI Commuter's commitments in maintaining the safety and comfort of Commuter Line users," concluded Leza.