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After several delays and subsequent controversies, the Greater Jakarta LRT finally commenced official commercial operations on Monday. Within three days of operation, however, the LRT has encountered a series of issues, including train delays, train door malfunctions and sudden power outages leading to abrupt train stops. These operational problems have added to an array of controversies that have clouded the development of the LRT.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo launched the Greater Jakarta LRT on Monday, heralding the beginning of its service connecting Jakarta and two satellite cities as part of efforts to alleviate chronic traffic in the capital and its worsening air pollution.
Jakarta’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) system has once again sparked controversy due to criticism regarding design flaws and the presence of 31 trainsets with varying specifications. This has added to a myriad of issues plaguing the LRT project, which has the potential to further postpone the planned commercial operation start date of August 18, 2023, and escalate the project's financial cost.
The trial has been divided into two phases: the first for invited public officials and the press from Wednesday to July 26 and the second for registered members of public from July 27 to Aug. 17. The LRT will begin full operations on Aug. 18.
