PRESS RELEASE
Railwaytech Indonesia 2024 – ASEAN’s Leading Trade Show for Rail Transport Solutions
JAKARTA – A collaborative contract to provide 54 locomotives to Indonesia has been signed by both PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and Progress Rail, a subsidiary of American company, Caterpillar. On Thursday, 15 February 2024, the agreement was signed by KAI Commercial Director, Hadis Surya Palapa and Area Sales Director Asia Pacific and South East Asia Progress Rail, Matthew Dunwoodie at Jakarta Railways Center building, Jakarta.
The agreement was also witnessed by Director General of Railways, Ministry of Transportation, Risal Wasal, Commercial Attaché, US Embassy, Melissa A. Marszalek, and President Director of KAI, Didiek Hartantyo. Quoted from Didiek, “This locomotive is equipped with the latest technology and environmentally friendly features so that it is able to achieve high standards in supporting environmental sustainability.”
KAI also explained that the locomotives were specifically designed for South East Asia environment and have been proven to operate well using environmentally friendly biodiesel fuel (B35). The locomotives are also equipped with 710 eight-cylinder engine, strong and durable AC traction motor as well as cabin and locomotive body design that support driver visibility.
KAI emphasizes that the agreement was one of the strategic steps in developing transportation of goods in Southern Sumatera. The procurement of 54 new locomotives is a continuation of the previous purchase of 91 locomotives that KAI received since 2011. A total of 54 locomotives will arrive in stages from April 2025 to April 2026. Procurement of these locomotives will support the target of 85 million tons of coal transportation in Southern Sumatera in 2026.
GEM Indonesia is committed to support the Indonesian government in advancing rail transportation in Indonesia by presenting a business platform which will be attended by key players in the railway technology industry.
Railwaytech Indonesia 2024 is ASEAN’s Leading Trade Show for Rail Transport Solutions which will be hosted by MASKA (Indonesia Railway Society) and supported by Indonesia Ministry of Transportation. This exhibition is targeted to present 500 exhibitors and attract 15,000 trade visitors. This exhibition will be held on 30 July – 01 August 2024 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta – Indonesia.
Railwaytech Indonesia 2024 will present technology, innovations, and solutions to ASEAN’s railway buyers, operators, contractors, and government as well as to connect with the leading industry professionals from the railway industry.
Jakarta, 16 Ferbruary 2024.
Baki Lee
Direktur PT. Global Expo Management
PRESS RELEASE
Railwaytech Indonesia 2024 – Pameran Dagang Terkemuka di ASEAN untuk Solusi Transportasi Kereta Api
JAKARTA – Kontrak kerjasama penyediaan 54 lokomotif ke Indonesia telah ditandatangani oleh PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) dan Progress Rail, anak perusahaan Amerika, Caterpillar. Pada hari Kamis, 15 Februari 2024, perjanjian tersebut ditandatangani oleh Direktur Komersial KAI, Hadis Surya Palapa dan Area Sales Director Asia Pacific and South East Asia Progress Rail, Matthew Dunwoodie di gedung Jakarta Railways Center, Jakarta.
Kesepakatan tersebut juga disaksikan oleh Direktur Jenderal Perkeretaapian, Kementerian Perhubungan, Risal Wasal, Commercial Attaché, Kedutaan Besar AS, Melissa A. Marszalek, dan Direktur Utama KAI, Didiek Hartantyo. Dikutip dari Didiek, “Lokomotif ini dilengkapi dengan teknologi terkini dan fitur ramah lingkungan sehingga mampu mencapai standar tinggi dalam mendukung kelestarian lingkungan.”
KAI menjelaskan bahwa lokomotif tersebut dirancang khusus untuk Asia Tenggara dan telah terbukti beroperasi dengan baik menggunakan bahan bakar biodiesel (B35) yang ramah lingkungan. Lokomotif ini juga dilengkapi dengan mesin 710 delapan silinder, motor traksi AC yang kuat dan awet serta desain kabin dan bodi lokomotif yang menunjang visibilitas pengemudi.
KAI menegaskan, kesepakatan tersebut merupakan salah satu langkah strategis dalam pengembangan transportasi barang di Sumatera Selatan. Pengadaan 54 lokomotif baru ini merupakan kelanjutan dari pembelian sebelumnya sebanyak 91 lokomotif yang diterima KAI sejak tahun 2011. Sebanyak 54 lokomotif akan tiba secara bertahap mulai April 2025 hingga April 2026. Pengadaan lokomotif tersebut akan mendukung target 85 juta ton angkutan batubara di Sumatera Selatan pada tahun 2026.
GEM Indonesia berkomitmen mendukung pemerintah Indonesia dalam memajukan transportasi kereta api di Indonesia dengan menghadirkan platform bisnis yang akan dihadiri oleh para pemain kunci di industri teknologi perkeretaapian.
Railwaytech Indonesia 2024 adalah Pameran Dagang Terkemuka di ASEAN untuk Solusi Transportasi Kereta Api yang akan diselenggarakan oleh MASKA (Masyarakat Kereta Api Indonesia) dan didukung oleh Kementerian Perhubungan Indonesia. Pameran ini ditargetkan menghadirkan 500 peserta pameran dan menarik 15.000 pengunjung bisnis. Pameran ini akan diadakan pada 30 Juli – 01 Agustus 2024 di JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta – Indonesia.
Railwaytech Indonesia 2024 akan menghadirkan teknologi, inovasi, dan solusi kepada pembeli, operator, kontraktor, dan pemerintah perkeretaapian ASEAN serta menjalin relasi dengan para profesional industri terkemuka di industri perkeretaapian.
Jakarta, 16 Ferbruary 2024.
Baki Lee
Direktur PT. Global Expo Management