Danantara to Meet Transport Minister to Discuss Plan for Importing Second-hand KRL from Japan
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Danantara Indonesia, Dony Oskaria, has revealed that he will meet with the Minister of Transportation, Dudy Purwagandhi, this Friday (2/10) to discuss PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI’s plan to import second-hand Electric Commuter Trains (KRL) from Japan.
“I am supposed to have a meeting with the Minister of Transportation (Dudy Purmahandi) today. It is Friday, right? Yes. There should be a meeting with the Minister to discuss that matter,” said Dony following an Executive Breakfast Meeting organised by IKA Fikom Unpad in Jakarta on Friday.
When asked whether Danantara supports PT KAI’s plan to import second-hand KRL from Japan, Dony stated that the plan requires prior discussion, taking into account both the costs and the benefits.
“Later, there will be an explanation as we must look at the cost and benefit. What are the advantages, how much will it cost, and what do we gain from it, especially regarding the acceleration of our public transport? However, we will discuss this later with the Minister of Transportation,” said Dony.
On the other hand, Dony mentioned that they would not rule out considering domestic production from PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA).
“We will balance the requirements with the production capacity of INKA. The remainder will be our alternative,” Dony added.
Regarding the funding requirements for the planned import of second-hand KRL from Japan, Dony could not yet confirm Danantara’s involvement, noting that detailed calculations and discussions are still required.
“Yes, we must discuss that,” said Dony.
PT KAI has stated that it requires an additional 23 trainsets for the operation of the Jabodetabek KRL, which is planned to be fulfilled through the procurement of second-hand trains. This requirement is divided into two categories: 7 trainsets with a 12-car formation (SF12) and 16 trainsets with an 8-car formation (SF8), as the need for additional fleet arises alongside the surge in Jabodetabek KRL passengers.