From CNBC Indonesia · Emir Yanwardhana · · 40s
Indonesian Rail Company Cancels Japanese Used Train Import Plan
Indonesian rail operator cancels plan to import used Japanese trains to boost domestic manufacturing.
In brief
Indonesian rail operator cancels plan to import used Japanese trains to boost domestic manufacturing. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) canceled plans to import 23 used Japanese KRL trainsets to support local industry. Originally reported by CNBC Indonesia.
Indonesian Rail Company Cancellation
Indonesian rail operator cancels plan to import 23 used Japanese KRL trainsets to support domestic manufacturing.
“Nggak ada, kita nggak ngimpor bekas. Pokoknya buat rakyat harus yang baru”
Domestic Production Commitment
Half of the 23 trainsets will be produced domestically through PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero).
“Salah satunya nanti sebagian ke INKA. Wajib mendukung industri dalam negeri”
Urgent Production Timeline
8 trainsets are urgently needed within 2-3 years to meet current demands.
“Banyak (kebutuhan), jadi ada 8 yang urgent, kemudian total 23 trainset. Kita akan percepat 2 sampai 3 tahun.”
The main idea
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) canceled plans to import 23 used Japanese KRL trainsets to support local industry.
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