Palembang (ANTARA) - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) continues the\ndelivery of flat wagons as part of strengthening national logistics\nservices and as a tangible form of support for domestic products. By\nmid-April 2026, 13 trainsets (TS) or the equivalent of 780 flat wagon\nunits have arrived at Simpang, Divre III Palembang.<\/p>\n
The distribution process is ongoing in stages. Currently, one\ntrainset (60 flat wagons) is undergoing unloading at the site, while\nanother trainset is en route from Banyuwangi to Simpang Palembang.\nMeanwhile, one trainset is scheduled for static testing in Banyuwangi on\n20 April 2026 as part of the operational readiness phase.<\/p>\n
This series of deliveries is part of a total of 1,125 flat wagon\nunits to be distributed by July 2026. The addition of this equipment is\naimed at increasing freight transport capacity in southern Sumatra,\nparticularly in supporting the distribution of strategic\ncommodities.<\/p>\n
Deliveries have been taking place since 6 July 2025 from the\nproduction facility of PT INKA in Banyuwangi. All wagons are produced\ndomestically with a high domestic component level (TKDN), reflecting\nKAI\u2019s commitment to promoting national industrial self-reliance and\nstrengthening Indonesia\u2019s railway manufacturing ecosystem. Each trainset\nconsists of 60 BM 54-tonne flat wagons with a 15-tonne load capacity per\nunit, enabling one trainset to carry up to 900 tonnes in a single\njourney.<\/p>\n
The BM 54 flat wagon type is designed to transport various heavy and\nlarge-dimension commodities, from containers and construction materials\nto coal. The growing demand for coal distribution underscores the\nincreasing importance of rail transport in maintaining the continuity of\nnational energy supplies.<\/p>\n
In line with this, KAI has recorded continuous growth in coal\ntransport performance. In March 2026, the volume reached 4,634,929\ntonnes, an increase from the same period the previous year of 4,436,996\ntonnes. Cumulatively for the first quarter of 2026, coal transport has\nreached 12,075,002 tonnes.<\/p>\n
This performance demonstrates a maintained flow of energy\ndistribution from production areas to consumption centres. This movement\nforms part of the system supporting electricity supplies for communities\nand industries across various regions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are directing the strengthening of freight transport equipment to\nensure the consistent and timely distribution of strategic commodities,\nincluding coal for power plants. On the other hand, the use of domestic\nproducts is an important part in creating added value for the national\nindustry,\u201d said KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication, Anne\nPurba.<\/p>\n
The Rp1.05 trillion investment allocated for procuring 1,125 wagons\nrepresents a strategic step in enhancing the capacity and\ncompetitiveness of rail-based freight transport, while also reinforcing\nsupport for domestic products. This development direction also supports\nthe shift of logistics distribution to more efficient and low-emission\nmodes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis procurement is part of KAI\u2019s long-term steps towards achieving\nthe 2029 RJPP target, where coal transport is targeted at 111.2 million\ntonnes and non-coal freight at 10.9 million tonnes. We are also ensuring\nthat this equipment strengthening aligns with efforts to promote the\ndomestic industry to become increasingly competitive,\u201d explained\nAnne.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this equipment strengthening, KAI continues to expand its\nrole in the national logistics system. Every delivery that takes place,\nbesides ensuring the smooth distribution of goods and energy supplies,\nalso forms part of the support for national industrial progress,\u201d Anne\nconcluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/flat-wagons-gradually-arrive-in-south-sumatra-kai-strengthens-national-energy-distribution-and-supports-1776412287", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }