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AHY Pushes for National Railway Industry Development

From Republika · (1d ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Minister Coordinator for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) is pushing for the strengthening of Indonesia's national railway industry.
  • The push aligns with recommendations from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to develop the domestic rail industry due to increasing national transportation needs.
  • The government plans to reactivate and build approximately 14,000 kilometers of railway lines across Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi, requiring an estimated investment of Rp1,100 to Rp1,200 trillion by 2045.

As reported by Republika, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) is championing a significant push to bolster Indonesia's national railway industry. This initiative is not merely about expanding infrastructure; it's a strategic move towards greater national self-sufficiency and efficiency in transportation.

AHY's advocacy is directly informed by insights from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), which underscores the critical importance of developing a robust domestic rail sector. In a nation grappling with increasing transportation demands, fostering local capabilities in railway technology and manufacturing is paramount. This aligns with Indonesia's broader goals of reducing import dependency and enhancing its industrial prowess.

Head of BRIN, Arif Satria, also strongly encourages us to advance the national railway industry.

— Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY)Highlighting the support from the National Research and Innovation Agency for developing the domestic rail industry.

The ambitious plan includes the reactivation and construction of an estimated 14,000 kilometers of railway lines across Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. This massive undertaking, projected to require an investment of Rp1,100 to Rp1,200 trillion by 2045, signifies a long-term commitment to transforming the nation's logistical landscape. The government's involvement, through various ministries and state-owned enterprises, is crucial in building an integrated ecosystem from production to technological advancement.

From an Indonesian perspective, this development is vital. It represents not just an investment in physical infrastructure but an investment in the nation's future. By strengthening the domestic railway industry, Indonesia aims to become not just a consumer of transportation technology but a producer and innovator, ensuring sustainable development and economic growth for decades to come. The coordinated efforts involving multiple government bodies highlight a unified national strategy to achieve these critical objectives.

We ensure the industrial ecosystem is built well.

— Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY)Emphasizing the importance of an integrated ecosystem for the railway industry's development.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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