The Eighth INKA KRL Trainset Nears Readiness, KAI Targets Operations Starting December 1

Good news for Commuter Line passengers in Greater Jakarta! The domestically manufactured electric trainsets produced by PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero), or INKA, are getting closer to serving the public. Preparations for the eighth CLI-225 trainset are progressing, with operations targeted to begin on December 1, 2026.

President Director of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Bobby Rasyidin directly inspected the trainset's readiness at the Depok KRL Maintenance Depot on Saturday (November 7). The inspection covered several key components and technical test results to ensure the trainset's quality, safety, and operational readiness before entering passenger service.

The eighth trainset has completed several testing stages with encouraging results. INKA has also made various improvements to its components, including the door system, coil springs, air springs, and bogie design to enhance the trainset's reliability.

Bobby explained that each door had undergone 500 testing cycles, with satisfactory results. All coil spring components had also been inspected to ensure their quality and safety. These improvements are part of the efforts to ensure the trainset is ready to serve passengers.

Before entering commercial operations, the eighth CLI-225 trainset is scheduled to undergo its final testing on November 11, 2026. KAI continues to conduct comprehensive inspections to ensure that all safety and operational readiness requirements are met before the trainset begins serving passengers on December 1, 2026.

The additional trainset is particularly important given the high demand for daily travel across Greater Jakarta. From January to October 2026, Greater Jakarta Commuter Line served 303,792,024 passengers, averaging 999,316 passengers per day. This high level of mobility has encouraged KAI, together with KAI Commuter and INKA, to continuously improve train facilities and service quality.

Beyond strengthening urban transportation services, the use of INKA-manufactured trainsets also reflects support for the national industry. Bobby stated that the development of domestic products is expected to deliver high-quality and reliable trains for the public, while benefiting the national industry, creating job opportunities, and becoming a source of national pride.

KAI continues to coordinate with INKA to complete the testing and evaluation stages for the eighth trainset while preparing the next trainsets. Through these gradual preparations, KAI hopes to provide passengers with a more comfortable, safe, and reliable Commuter Line service that meets their daily travel needs.