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        "id": 1693344,
        "msgid": "ahy-railways-play-a-major-role-in-reducing-emissions-and-promoting-logistics-efficiency-1776844311",
        "date": "2026-04-22 13:56:06",
        "title": "AHY: Railways Play a Major Role in Reducing Emissions and Promoting Logistics Efficiency",
        "author": "Friska Yolandha",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), has highlighted the strategic role of railways in curbing carbon emissions and enhancing national logistics efficiency to support sustainable economic growth. He noted that railways contribute only about 0.6% to Indonesia's greenhouse gas emissions, far lower than the 89% from overall land transportation, underscoring the need for balanced transport policies. AHY pointed out significant budget disparities, with Rp86.9 trillion allocated to roads in 2023 compared to just Rp6.5 trillion for railway infrastructure, calling for more equitable investment to achieve emission reductions and logistical improvements.",
        "content": "<p>Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development,\nAgus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), emphasised the strategic role of\nrailways in reducing carbon emissions while improving national logistics\nefficiency to support sustainable economic growth. AHY stated that the\ncontribution of railway emissions in Indonesia is recorded at less than\none percent, or around 0.6 percent, far lower than other land\ntransportation modes.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, the overall land transportation sector contributes about\n89 percent to total emissions, influenced by the high number of vehicles\nand public dependence on road transport.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWell, regarding emissions, as I mentioned earlier, it turns out that\nrailways in Indonesia contribute the lowest greenhouse gas emissions,\nless than one percent, around 0.6 percent,\u201d said AHY during the\ncoordination meeting on the Development of the National Railway Network\nin Jakarta on Wednesday (22\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>AHY assessed that this situation indicates the need for a\ncomprehensive approach in transportation policy without neglecting other\nmodes, but still maximising the potential of railways as a national\nemission reduction solution.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted a large gap in budget allocation between road\ndevelopment and railway infrastructure development, which has so far\nbeen deemed disproportionate in supporting the national transportation\nsystem.<\/p>\n<p>Data compiled from relevant ministries shows that the budget\nallocation for road construction and preservation is far greater than\nfor railway track development in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in 2023, the budget allocation for roads reached around\nRp86.9 trillion, while for railway infrastructure development it was\nonly around Rp6.5 trillion, showing a significant disparity.<\/p>\n<p>AHY believes that this imbalance needs serious attention so that\ntransportation development can be more balanced and support logistics\nefficiency as well as national carbon emission reductions.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ahy-railways-play-a-major-role-in-reducing-emissions-and-promoting-logistics-efficiency-1776844311",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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