MRT

Construction of the MRT Line from Medan Satria to Tomang Begins, with the Project Set for a 2031 Finish

Share:

President Joko Widodo inaugurated the construction of the 24.5 km east-west Phase 1 of the Jakarta MRT from Medan Satria to Tomang on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

PT MRT Jakarta Director Tuhiyat reports that the construction of the MRT line from Medan Satria (Bekasi) to Tomang (West Jakarta) is advancing well and is expected to reach completion by 2031, representing a noteworthy achievement in Jakarta’s infrastructure development.

“We will immediately start the tender process, which is planned to be carried out next year (2025) with the target of completing the construction project in 2031,” Tuhiyat said in a press release to the media.

The line from Bekasi to West Jakarta consists of 21 stations. The stations are: Medan Satria, Ujung Menteng, Pulo Gebang, Cakung Barat, Penggilingan, Pulogadung and Perintis.

Then East Pakulonan, West Pakulonan, Sumur Batu, Cempaka Baru, Galur, Senen, Kwitang, Kebon sirih, Thamrin, Cideng, Petojo, Roxy, Grogol and Tomang.

In his remarks, President Jokowi recalled the success of the first phase of MRT construction, which has been operating since March 2019. The phase is known to connect Lebak Bulus to the Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout.

Source: JakartaMRT

“The north-south phase 1 has changed the face of Jakarta, has changed the face of Jakarta transportation, and also our country Indonesia,” the President said.

The construction of phase 2A of the North-South MRT connecting Bundaran, HI, to the City is ongoing. However, the government is determined to expand the MRT network in Jakarta to make it more integrated. “We want to expand, widen the range of development,” said the President.

The MRT construction is funded by a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), as the Japanese government established the Japan International Cooperation Agency to assist development in developing countries.

“The construction is funded by a JICA loan through co-financing with ADB, with the Ministry of Transportation as the Assisting Agency, and the Jakarta Provincial Government as the Implementing Agency and BTA MRT Jakarta as the Sub-Implementing Agency,” Heru Budi Hartono said as reported by Antara.

Map of MRT Medan Satria – Tomang (Source: Indopos)

In May 2024, the Government of Indonesia and Japan signed an Official Development Assistance (ODA) Soft Loan Agreement document worth 140.699 million Yen or equivalent to around Rp14.5 trillion of the total project value of around Rp45 trillion.

This project received support from the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and co-financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) with a replication funding scheme of the North-South Line MRT Phase 1 and 2A.

Find this article helpful? Check out our other articles from Social Expat for more News recommendations in Indonesia:

SEO Writer

Imelda is a content writer specializing in viral news and Indonesian culture. Her work revolves around researching and analyzing current events, social media trends, and popular culture.

Related News

Bali, one of Indonesia’s leading tourist destinations, was struck by severe flash floods on 10 September 2025 after several days of continuous heavy rainfall. The disaster inundated thousands of homes, damaged public infrastructure and resulted in significant casualties. According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), at least 17 people were killed across […]

A video showing a foreign tourist paragliding in the Mount Bromo area, East Java, has gone viral on social media, prompting concern from both local authorities and community leaders. The footage shows a person wearing white clothing and a helmet flying a paraglider with an orange parachute canopy, gliding towards Mount Batok, a smaller volcano […]

A resident in Bali has shared how her pet dog saved her life during the recent floods, waking her just as water was pouring into her bedroom. The heartfelt moment unfolded when President Prabowo Subianto visited flood-hit areas on the island, walking through narrow alleys and riverbanks to meet affected residents. In a video shared […]

Indonesia has taken a significant step in advancing its role within the global space industry with the successful launch of the Nusantara Lima Satellite (SNL). The satellite, developed by PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) in collaboration with Boeing Satellite Systems International Inc, lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States, on […]

Indonesia Guide

Just For Fun

Write For Us

Exclusive Promotions

Event Gallery