Jakarta is Indonesia’s capital and largest city, with an estimated population of 10.56 million in 2020. As road traffic congestion and pollution became growing concerns, the city needed a reliable, environmentally friendly transport alternative to motor vehicles.
When early work on a monorail was cancelled over concerns that the system would not answer the city’s need for commuter infrastructure, the government decided to develop a light-rail rapid transit system, with higher passenger capacity and lower maintenance costs.
Phase one of the Jabodebek Light Rail Transit is a three-line, 43.5km rapid transit system connecting the city centre with its suburbs Bogor, Depok and Bekasi. These place names combine to make the acronym J‘ abodebek’.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation appointed Colas Rail to construct the track. With the goal of using local resources and bringing new jobs, skills and prosperity to the city, Colas asked Pandrol Indonesia – which has offices overlooking the construction site – to provide a range of products and support.