KAI Commuter and INKA Begin Operation of New Domestically Produced EMUs on Bogor Line
By Wandi
Jakarta, Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 01:27 GMT
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KAI Commuter officially began operating two new Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train sets produced by PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero), or INKA, for the Jabodetabek Commuter Line service starting Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
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Jakarta, InfoPublik — KAI Commuter has officially begun operating two new Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train sets produced by PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero), or INKA, for the Jabodetabek Commuter Line service starting Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The two EMU sets, bearing serial number CLI-225, are deployed on the Bogor Commuter Line after receiving safety and operational feasibility certification from the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) under Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation.
President Director of KAI Commuter, Mochamad Purnomosidi, said the launch follows the successful completion of all testing and certification procedures in line with applicable regulations.
“Starting Tuesday, December 16, 2025, KAI Commuter has commenced regular operations of the new CLI-225 EMU units produced by PT INKA on the Bogor line,” Purnomosidi said in a press release received by InfoPublik on Tuesday.
In the initial phase, the two EMU sets are operating on Train Set (TS) Loop 20 and TS Loop 22, serving the Depok/Bogor–Manggarai/Jakarta Kota route. A total of eight daily trips will be handled using the new EMU units.
Purnomosidi explained that the deployment addresses growing demand for more reliable and efficient Jabodetabek Commuter Line services, while also replacing older EMU units that have entered their conservation phase.
“Overall, KAI Commuter currently manages 100 EMU train sets with a total of 1,064 railcars, serving 1,063 trips per day across all lines,” he said.
The CLI-225 series follows the earlier CLI-125 fleet. CLI stands for
Commuter Line Indonesia, while the numbers 1 and 2 indicate the EMU generation, and the number 25 refers to the year of manufacture, 2025.
PT INKA (Persero) welcomed the continued collaboration with KAI Commuter in deploying domestically manufactured rolling stock, describing it as a strategic step toward improving urban public transportation quality.
Corporate Secretary General Manager of PT INKA, Bambang Sutrisno, said the entire EMU production process was carried out domestically by Indonesian engineers.
“Design, engineering, and testing were conducted by national engineers using INKA’s production facilities in Madiun and Banyuwangi. All stages adhere to applicable safety and operational feasibility standards,” he said.
He added that the partnership between INKA and KAI Commuter is expected to continue as urban mobility needs grow and as both parties strengthen their commitment to sustainable public transportation services.
Director General of Railways Allan Tandiono reaffirmed DJKA’s commitment to ensuring the safety and operational readiness of all railway rolling stock in Indonesia, including domestically produced EMUs.
“All CLI-225 EMU units have undergone comprehensive testing, ranging from static tests to dynamic tests covering distances of more than 4,000 kilometers, in accordance with Minister of Transportation Regulation No. PM 49 of 2023,” Allan said.
He noted that the launch of locally manufactured EMUs represents a shared national achievement, demonstrating Indonesia’s railway industry capability to meet international safety and operational standards.
“The certification issued by DJKA guarantees that these units are safe, comfortable, reliable, and fit for operation in serving the public,” he emphasized.
During the early stages of operation, KAI Commuter will be supported by a dedicated team from PT INKA to ensure smooth daily service. Vice President of Corporate Secretary at KAI Commuter, Karina Amanda, expressed hope that the new EMUs would further enhance passenger comfort.
“We urge all passengers to help maintain onboard facilities and refrain from acts of vandalism,” she said.
KAI Commuter also expressed appreciation to the Government of Indonesia, PT KAI, PT INKA, and all stakeholders for their support in the procurement and operation of the new EMU fleet.
KAI Commuter mulai mengoperasikan dua rangkaian KRL baru produksi PT INKA (Persero) pada Lintas Bogor untuk meningkatkan kapasitas dan kualitas layanan Commuter Line Jabodetabek sekaligus memperkuat kemandirian industri perkeretaapian nasional.
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