Pramono Anung: Jakarta MRT East-West Line Could Be Extended to Tangerang

Jakarta Governor Opens Corridor Extension to Tangerang

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung announced on October 12, 2026, that the Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) East-West line could be extended to Tangerang and Tangerang Selatan, provided the initial construction phases proceed smoothly, megapolitan.kompas.com reported. Speaking at City Hall in Central Jakarta, Pramono stated that intergovernmental cooperation between the central and regional governments is already underway for the project’s first phase.

Feasibility Studies and Private Sector Partnerships for Serpong

PT MRT Jakarta previously stated that plans to extend the rail network to Serpong in Tangerang Selatan and Balaraja in Tangerang Regency remain under joint review with private developers, according to megapolitan.kompas.com. Farchad Mahfud, Director of Business Development at MRT Jakarta, explained on January 27, 2026, that a feasibility study for the Lebak Bulus-Serpong route is being conducted alongside Sinarmas Land and is targeted for completion by the end of 2026. This proposed route spans approximately 22 kilometers with 10 stations and one depot, carrying an estimated 36-minute travel time from Jakarta to Tangerang Selatan.

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi noted that specific station locations along the Tangerang Selatan route are intentionally withheld from public announcement to prevent land speculation, CNBC Indonesia reported. Speaking to CNBC Indonesia, Dudy cautioned that premature disclosures often trigger dramatic spikes in real estate pricing that undermine project economics. Meanwhile, for the East-West line extension stretching from Kembangan to Balaraja, MRT Jakarta plans to collaborate with seven separate private developers.

East-West Line Route Details and National Strategic Status

The overarching East-West line is designed to span roughly 84 kilometers with 48 stations, connecting Balaraja in Banten to Cikarang in West Java, detikNews reported. According to information released by MRT Jakarta, the project has earned designation as a National Strategic Project under a 2025 economic regulation, while its formal corridor trace was established via a Ministry of Transportation decree in October 2022.

Construction unfolds in stages, with Phase 1 Stage 1 running from Tomang in West Jakarta to Medan Satria in Bekasi, covering 24.5 kilometers across 21 stations. The alignment integrates elevated, underground, and at-grade tracks, incorporating a depot in Rorotan, North Jakarta. Official data cited by detikNews highlights high regional commuter volumes, noting that approximately 279,000 residents of Tangerang Regency and 18.5 percent of Tangerang Selatan’s population travel outside their home districts for work.

Commuter Integration and Regional Transit Expansion

In tandem with rail developments, the Jakarta Provincial Government continues expanding feeder services like Transjabodetabek to bridge urban mobility gaps, kumparan.com reported. Governor Pramono Anung highlighted that Transjabodetabek routes now pull roughly 10,000 daily passengers on the Bogor line and about 7,000 daily passengers on airport corridors. These figures exceed initial operational projections and demonstrate sustained public demand for integrated regional transit networks.

Frequently Asked Questions About the MRT Extension

When is the feasibility study for the Lebak Bulus to Serpong route scheduled to finish?

The feasibility study being conducted by MRT Jakarta in partnership with Sinarmas Land is targeted for completion at the end of 2026.

How long is the planned Tomang to Medan Satria segment of the East-West line?

The initial Tomang to Medan Satria segment spans 24.5 kilometers and includes 21 stations combining elevated, underground, and at-grade tracks.

What official designation does the MRT East-West line hold?

The project is classified as a National Strategic Project under Regulation of the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Number 16 of 2025.