Enhancing Public Transportation: President Jokowi Assures Ongoing Improvements in the Jabodebek LRT Project

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Jakarta - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has underlined the government's commitment to making necessary adjustments to the Jakarta-Bogor-Depok-Bekasi Light Rail Transit (Jabodebek LRT) project in response to any identified shortcomings.

 

Following a test ride on the LRT train departing from Harjamukti LRT Station, Depok, on Thursday, Jokowi asserted that the light rail project stands as Indonesia's pioneering initiative, alongside the mass rapid transit (MRT) and the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train.

 

Acknowledging the possibility of imperfections, he stressed that addressing any deficiencies and technical issues is a standard aspect of project development. Speaking at the Dukuh Atas LRT Station in Jakarta, the president appealed to all parties not to expect the LRT to be flawless immediately.

 

Ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers remains a paramount focus for the government, and Jokowi assured that the schedule for public LRT operations will not be hastened. He disclosed that the LRT project is predominantly executed by the domestic industry, with more than 60 percent of its components sourced locally.

 

State-owned train manufacturer PT INKA Persero handles the production of LRT trains, while state-owned construction company PT Adhi Karya Persero Tbk (ADHI) oversees the LRT infrastructure construction.

 

Jokowi expressed optimism that the operation of the LRT would alleviate traffic congestion in Jakarta and its satellite cities. Moreover, he emphasized that the LRT service will extend not only to the Cibubur line but also to Bekasi and Tangerang.

 

Anticipating a seamless integration of transportation services, the Dukuh Atas LRT Station will serve as a pivotal meeting point for MRT, commuter rail, airport trains, and Transjakarta buses.

 

Distinguished by its advanced technology, the Jabodebek LRT employs Grade of Automation (GoA) Level 3, surpassing that of the Jakarta MRT and South Sumatra LRT. This cutting-edge technology enables driverless train operation while efficiently regulating the distance between trains, ensuring safety is consistently maintained.

 

Having undergone extensive testing since 2022, the Jabodebek LRT is presently undergoing a more intensive trial period from July 12 to August 2023. The government remains steadfast in its commitment to enhance public transportation and looks forward to the positive impact of the LRT in the region.

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