PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk, in collaboration with PT Jakarta\nPropertindo (Perseroda), has recently initiated the Testing and\nCommissioning (T&C) series for the Jakarta LRT Phase 1B\n(Velodrome-Manggarai) railway system.<\/p>\n
Iwan Takwin, President Director of Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro),\nstated that one of the testing sequences involves track tests along a\n3.6-kilometre stretch connecting Velodrome Station to Pramuka Station.\nHe explained that the T&C stage is being conducted in a detailed\nmanner to ensure all systems are ready for use. This process includes\nsystematic and structured testing of all components and\nsubsystems\u2014ranging from tracks, signalling, and electricity to\ncommunications and operational integration\u2014before commercial operations\nbegin.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery metre of the Jakarta LRT Phase 1B elevated track is our\nresponsibility to the people of Jakarta who will rely on the LRT daily.\nTherefore, this T&C stage must be prepared very thoroughly,\u201d Iwan\nsaid in a statement on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.<\/p>\n
Paulus Budi Kartiko, Director of Operations II at Waskita Karya,\nnoted that Waskita\u2019s involvement in the Phase 1B development extends\nbeyond mere construction, serving as an opportunity to showcase the\ncompany\u2019s capabilities. \u201cThis high-visibility project means that the\nquality of work directly impacts our long-term reputation,\u201d said\nPaulus.<\/p>\n
He further explained that Waskita\u2019s scope of work for the Jakarta LRT\nPhase 1B includes the integration of civil works, rails, systems, and\noperations. Waskita is continuing to accelerate construction to ensure\nthe project can be utilised by the public as soon as possible, with the\nRp 4.1 trillion project currently reaching 93.07 per cent\ncompletion.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the construction process, the main challenges (urban\nconstraints) we face as a contractor include Jakarta\u2019s heavy traffic and\nlimited workspace,\u201d Paulus added. \u201cAs a solution, we are optimising\nworking hours at night, which demands focus and innovation in safety and\nwork systems. We view this as a constraint to be managed, not\navoided.\u201d<\/p>\n
Regarding the track testing, Paulus noted that one of the areas\ntraversed includes the crossing above the active Wiyoto-Wiyono Toll\nRoad, from kilometre 1+700 to 2+100. To ensure that traffic on the toll\nroad remains undisturbed during the construction period, Waskita has\nutilised an innovative balance cantilever method with a span of 120\nmetres.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/progress-reaches-93-07-per-cent-waskita-karya-accelerates-jakarta-lrt-phase-1b-construction-1780840658", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }