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Indonesia Invites Russia to Develop Strategic Railway Corridors

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia is exploring cooperation with Russian companies to develop strategic railway corridors across the archipelago.
  • The initiative aims to enhance national connectivity, addressing the need for expanded rail networks on islands like Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Kalimantan.
  • Cooperation could extend to technology development, high-speed rail, safety standards, and low-carbon rail transport, drawing on Russia's experience in public transport systems.

Indonesia is opening doors for Russian companies to collaborate on developing strategic railway corridors, signaling a potential expansion of bilateral cooperation in infrastructure. Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), announced this opportunity in Jakarta, emphasizing the critical role of transportation in unifying the vast Indonesian archipelago. As the world's largest island nation, with over 17,380 islands and a population of approximately 280 million, robust transportation networks are essential for national cohesion and connectivity.

The country recognizes the ongoing need to develop its railway infrastructure to strengthen national connectivity. This includes projects such as the Trans-Sumatra, Trans-Sulawesi, and Trans-Kalimantan railways. Indonesia is actively seeking international partners, and Russian companies are being invited to participate in these significant projects. The scope of potential collaboration extends beyond mere construction to encompass the development of railway technology, manufacturing of rolling stock, engineering of high-speed and heavy-haul rail systems, and the enhancement of safety and operational standards, including the promotion of low-carbon rail transport.

As the world's largest archipelagic country with 17,380 islands and a population of around 280 million, transportation is the lifeblood that unites the nation and connects all regions of the archipelago.

— Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY)Highlighting the importance of transportation for Indonesia's geography and population.

Furthermore, the initiative aims to bolster human resource capacity and research in the railway sector. Russia's extensive experience in managing public transportation systems, notably the Moscow Metro, is seen as a valuable reference for developing Indonesia's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and commuter train services. A recent meeting between AHY and Russian Federation Minister of Transport Andrey Nikitin in Moscow underscored the commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in advancing modern, sustainable, and competitive transportation solutions for Indonesia.

Indonesia still needs to develop its railway network to strengthen national connectivity.

— Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY)Stating the need for railway expansion.
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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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