Indonesia's Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi stated that Russia and China have expressed interest in investing in a trans-Sumatra-Kalimantan railway project. The Indonesian government is currently reviewing alternative routes with the National Development Planning Agency and potential investors. The route selection will consider technical feasibility, investment potential, and the economic impact on surrounding areas..
Whether the Kalimantan trans-railway will be extended to a new capital city is still under discussion. The investment scale will depend on the railway extension distance, final route, and type of train. In Sumatra, state-owned railway company PT KAI is interested in expanding the existing railway network and increasing logistics transportation. The government plans to attract foreign investment in the Kalimantan railway project and reactivate inactive lines to enhance regional connectivity.
(Kompas, 8/10)
https://money.kompas.com/read/2026/08/10/133312826/rusia-dan-china-minati-investasi-trans-railway-indonesia-kemenhub-siapkan
