Business Indonesia Retires Japanese Trains for New Fleet
TransportationJakarta commuter line's iconic secondhand railcars still draw train buffs from JapanThis trin manufactured by indonesia's industry kereta api (inka) was adopted by Jakarta's Commuter Rail Line. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRIFebruary 8, 2026 12:37 JSTJAKARTA -- Government-run…
Transportation
Jakarta commuter line’s iconic secondhand railcars still draw train buffs from Japan
This trin manufactured by indonesia’s industry kereta api (inka) was adopted by Jakarta’s Commuter Rail Line. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)
TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRI
February 8, 2026 12:37 JST
JAKARTA — Government-run railway operator Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has been busy replacing the Jakarta commuter line’s outdated train cars built in Japan with newer models manufactured in China and at home.
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