KAI Commuter plans to deploy eight new electric train sets with a total of 96 carriages to replace old units and upgrade Commuter Line services across the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area. The move comes as part of the company’s efforts to modernize and improve passenger services.
New Train Sets Supplied from CRRC and INKA
KAI Commuter is part of China’s rolling stock improvement initiative Seven from CRRC and Indonesia One from PT INKA company received a train set. Each set consists of 12 vehicles, and a total of 96 new vehicles are delivered as part of a phased delivery programme January 30 – May 22, 2025 was delivered between the dates.
The company confirmed that the final delivery from CRRC (two sets) arrived on 23 May 2025. These additions will replace trains that have reached the end of their operational life.
Operational Testing Phase and Future Plans
The new train sets are published by the Ministry of Transport before they enter service. Regulation No. 2023 dated 49 The tests will be overseen by the General Directorate of Railways to ensure that all trains meet safety and certification standards for conventional self-propelled vehicles.
In addition to the existing fleet, the company has purchased a total of 324 wagons Ordered 27 more train sets. These will be sourced from both local and international manufacturers. KAI Commuter expects the new trains to be in operation soon after test approval. The move aims to modernize the fleet and improve passenger services at Jabodetabek.
