Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-09 05:52Core Insights - The Indonesian National Railway Company (KAI) is shifting from using primarily Japanese second-hand trains to introducing new trains from China and local manufacturers [1][2] - KAI has already put into operation 11 train sets manufactured by China and has ordered 16 new train sets from domestic suppliers [1] - The Jakarta commuter train network serves approximately 1 million passengers daily, making it the largest railway network in Indonesia [1] Group 1 - KAI's plan includes procuring 30 new train sets for commuter rail by 2027, reflecting a policy shift by the Indonesian government towards local production [2] - The Indonesian government has been restricting the import of second-hand trains since around 2020, with a complete ban implemented in 2023 [2] - Currently, over 800 Japanese second-hand train cars are still in operation, but their numbers are expected to decrease as new trains are introduced [2]