KAI Tests Eighth INKA KRL Trainset, Prepares 23 New Trainsets to Strengthen Greater Jakarta Commuter Line Services
KAI is strengthening its Commuter Line fleet readiness to meet the growing transportation needs of people across Greater Jakarta. As part of this effort, KAI and PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero), or INKA, have been conducting dynamic trials of the eighth domestically manufactured KRL trainset along the Bogor–Jakarta Kota route since Wednesday evening (November 4).
The trial is designed to evaluate the trainset's technical readiness, safety, and operational reliability before it enters passenger service. KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin is closely overseeing the process as part of the company's efforts to improve the quality of KAI Group services.
Beyond testing the latest trainset, KAI is also planning to procure 23 new trainsets, with completion targeted within the next two to three years. Eight of these trainsets are considered an urgent priority. The procurement process has been entrusted to INKA, which has the flexibility to determine its production scheme, whether through independent manufacturing or partnerships with overseas manufacturers, provided that the domestic industry remains involved.
This fleet development plan reflects the high demand for Greater Jakarta Commuter Line services. From January to October 2026, the service carried 303,792,024 customers, averaging 999,316 customers per day. This figure serves as one of KAI's considerations in maintaining service continuity and operational readiness.
KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba explained that the trial of the eighth trainset was conducted outside peak hours to allow for thorough technical and safety evaluations. Previously, seven INKA-manufactured trainsets had undergone comprehensive inspections and returned to passenger service in October 2026.
Together with KAI Commuter and INKA, KAI continues to oversee every stage of the testing process to ensure the trainsets are ready for operation. This initiative is part of the company's commitment to providing safe and reliable Commuter Line services amid the high mobility of people across Greater Jakarta.