In a breakthrough development, India is all set to construct phase 2A of the ‘Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit’ (MRT) project.
The railways strategic business group of L&T Construction has secured a significant order to build MRT Jakarta through L&T’s long-term Japanese partner, Sojitz Corporation. Notably, the contract marks the first Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) railway systems order for L&T in the ASEAN region.
“The Jakarta MRT Phase 2A is an extension of the existing Jakarta MRT Line for the section between Bundaran HI up to and including Kota with a total length of approx. 12.5 km and 7 underground stations,” the Indian multinational conglomerate mentioned in an official statement.
