KAI and INKA Keep Maintenance of 7 iE305 KRL Trainsets on Track, Safety Remains the Priority

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), together with PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero) or INKA, continues to carry out maintenance on 7 iE305/CLI 225 KRL trainsets to ensure rolling stock readiness in supporting Commuter Line Jabodetabek operations.

KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin conducted a working visit to INKA’s facility in Madiun on Friday, September 11, 2026, to directly review the progress of the rolling stock maintenance and coordinate with relevant parties to accelerate the completion of the work.

During the visit, Bobby ensured that the maintenance of the 7 iE305/CLI 225 KRL trainsets was progressing according to target while prioritizing safety and rolling stock reliability. KAI continues to ensure coordination among relevant parties to maintain the readiness of Commuter Line Jabodetabek services in meeting the mobility needs of the community.

“KAI ensures that every rolling stock maintenance process is carried out in accordance with applicable safety and reliability standards. The readiness of Commuter Line Jabodetabek services remains a key priority amid the growing mobility needs of the community,” said Bobby.

Vice President of Corporate Communication KAI Anne Purba explained that the maintenance of the 7 iE305/CLI 225 KRL trainsets is being carried out in stages in collaboration with INKA, KAI Commuter, and relevant parties. The process includes inspections of systems, technical components, and rolling stock safety aspects before the trainsets return to service.

Anne explained that one iE305/CLI 225 KRL trainset is currently undergoing final inspections and is targeted to be ready this week. The remaining six trainsets will then be completed in stages, with three trainsets targeted for completion by September 25, 2026, and the remaining three by October 9, 2026.

“Each trainset that has completed the entire inspection process and is declared ready will be handed over to KAI Commuter to support Commuter Line Jabodetabek services according to operational needs,” said Anne.

Anne added that KAI continues to ensure collaboration between KAI Commuter, a subsidiary of KAI, and INKA to complete the maintenance of the 7 iE305/CLI 225 KRL trainsets according to the established timeline. This collaboration is an important part of maintaining the readiness of Commuter Line Jabodetabek services in supporting mobility needs across the Jabodetabek area.

“Comprehensive inspections are carried out to ensure that every trainset returning to service meets safety and rolling stock reliability standards, as well as the operational requirements of Commuter Line Jabodetabek,” said Anne.

Commuter Line Jabodetabek is one of the main transportation services serving the community, with mobility continuing to grow. Over the past decade, the number of KRL Jabodetabek customers increased from 257 million in 2015 to 401 million in 2025. From January to August 2026, the number of customers had reached 277.2 million.

The increase in mobility has gone hand in hand with the development of the KRL Jabodetabek service network. The number of stations increased from 71 stations in 2015 to 85 stations in 2026 to support the community’s travel needs.

KAI continues to carry out rolling stock maintenance through coordination among KAI, INKA, KAI Commuter, and relevant parties. Every stage of the work is aimed at maintaining the operational readiness of Commuter Line Jabodetabek while prioritizing customer safety.

“KAI, together with all relevant parties, will continue to maintain the quality of Commuter Line Jabodetabek services through rolling stock readiness and continuous evaluation in accordance with applicable safety standards,” Anne concluded.

VP Corporate Communication KAI