RINA, PT LRT Jakarta sign MoU to explore urban rail cooperation

RINA and PT LRT Jakarta have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore consultancy and business development opportunities tied to Jakarta’s light rail system. The pact could open work across planning, construction supervision, testing, maintenance and commercial operations as the city’s transit network expands.

Why it matters: - Jakarta is pushing for more efficient and sustainable mobility as the city’s demand for public transport grows. - The MoU could help PT LRT Jakarta improve operations and expand the role of rail in the capital’s integrated transit network. - RINA brings infrastructure and mobility consulting experience from major projects worldwide.

What happened: - RINA and PT LRT Jakarta signed a memorandum of understanding in Jakarta to explore cooperation on consultancy services and business development for the city’s light rail system. - The agreement creates a framework for both parties to assess potential collaboration across the LRT Jakarta network. - Enrico Beccaceci, Asia Engineering Executive Commercial Management Director at RINA, said the pact will help assess how RINA’s technical expertise can support Jakarta’s urban rail systems. - Aditia Kesuma Negara, President Director of PT LRT Jakarta, said the collaboration offers a chance to evaluate improvements to infrastructure and operations.

The details: - The areas under review include planning, construction supervision, testing and commissioning, technical assistance, operational training and railway infrastructure maintenance. - The agreement also covers opportunities to enhance commercial operations within the LRT Jakarta network. - PT LRT Jakarta operates Jakarta Light Rail Transit, a system serving Indonesia’s capital region and supporting integrated public transport. - Jakarta is described as the world’s most populous city, with nearly 42 million residents. - The city faces rising demand for efficient and sustainable mobility solutions. - Rail-based systems are expected to play a larger role in easing congestion and improving connectivity between key urban centres. - LRT Jakarta is operated by PT LRT Jakarta, a subsidiary of provincially owned PT Jakarta Propertindo. - The system runs daily commercial services on a 5.8-kilometre Phase 1 corridor with six stations from Pegangsaan Dua in North Jakarta to Velodrome in East Jakarta. - The line uses Hyundai Rotem trainsets and is integrated into the JakLingko ticketing system. - Phase 1B to Manggarai is in the final stages of completion ahead of operation in 2026. - The extension is expected to expand the active network to 12.2 kilometres and increase daily ridership capacity. - RINA provides services across Energy, Marine, Infrastructure & Mobility, Certification, Industry and Real Estate. - RINA reported 2025 revenue of more than 1 billion euros, employs more than 7,000 people and operates 200 offices in 70 countries.

Between the lines: - The MoU is a low-risk first step that lets both sides test demand and technical fit before committing to broader work. - The focus on lifecycle services suggests the potential partnership could touch both near-term operations and longer-term network expansion. - For PT LRT Jakarta, outside engineering support could strengthen efforts to position the line as a more important part of Jakarta’s transit system.

What's next: - The two sides will assess opportunities in rail planning, operations, maintenance and commercial development. - Any concrete projects would follow if the review identifies viable areas for cooperation. - The final completion of Phase 1B to Manggarai is expected ahead of operation in 2026. - More information