As part of its efforts to modernise urban transport, PT MRT Jakarta has taken an important step forward for Phase Two of the Jakarta Metro North-South (NS) Line. The company signed an agreement on 21 October 2025 with a consortium of Japanese companies Sumitomo and Nippon Sharyo to provide eight train sets of six wagons. With a total value of USD 111.8 million, this delivery is expected to take 56 months.
Jakarta Metro and Japan Deepen Partnership
This agreement reinforces the ongoing strong partnership between Jakarta Metro Development and Japan. The same consortium had already supplied a total of 16 train sets and 96 wagons for the first phase of the NS Line, which has been in operation since 2019.
The delivery of the new trains will enable the acceleration of the Second Phase of the NS Line.
NS Line Second Stage Details
| Detail | Data |
| Phase Sections | 2A and 2B |
| 2A Section Length | 5.8 km (7 stations) |
| 2A Section Completion Rate | S,32 (as of 25 September 2025) |
| Funding Source | JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) |
Currently, only the North-South Line of the Jakarta Metro is in operation, with a track span of 1,067 mm and a 1.5 kV DC power supply.
Importance for the City: Congestion and Contribution to the Environment
For Jakarta, which is struggling with a growing population and heavy traffic congestion, the Metro is key to reducing congestion on the roads and lowering CO₂ emissions. With more people using public transport, this role becomes even more critical.
The new train sets will have advanced features that will increase comfort and safety for passengers:
- Security Advanced safety systems.
- Comfort: Efficient air conditioning systems.
- Efficiency: Energy saving mechanisms.
This initiative supports Jakarta as a transport hub in modern Asia and demonstrates that international cooperation and financing contribute to the economic development of the region. PT MRT Jakarta has plans to operate on the NS Line as well as other lines in Jakarta.
