Indonesia is inviting Russian companies to participate in major railway developments, including planned corridors across Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Kalimantan, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy seeks to expand transport links and support regional growth.
Infrastructure and Regional Development Coordinating Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said Indonesia requires a substantial rail-network expansion to strengthen national connectivity and improve access across the archipelago.
With 17,380 islands and a population of about 280 million, transportation plays a critical role in linking communities, supporting economic activity, and maintaining national cohesion, Yudhoyono said in a statement Sunday.
The government is therefore opening opportunities for Russian companies to take part in strategic rail-corridor projects, including the Trans-Sumatra, Trans-Sulawesi, and Trans-Kalimantan networks he added.
Beyond railway construction, potential cooperation includes rail technology development, the manufacturing of rolling stock and infrastructure components, as well as engineering for high-speed and heavy-haul rail systems.
The partnership he said could also cover improvements in operational and safety standards, development of low-carbon rail transportation, and expanded collaboration in workforce training and transportation research.
