PT INKA Train Factory Will Be Built in Banyuwangi End of Year

By : Ahmad Fadli And Aldi Firhand. A | Monday, April 09 2018 - 20:45 IWST

PT Industri Kereta Api Indonesia (INKA) (Madiunpos)
PT Industri Kereta Api Indonesia (INKA) (Madiunpos)

INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - The Ministry of State Owned Enterprises (BUMN) will soon build a railway factory owned by PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) by the end of 2018 in Banyuwangi.

"INKA continues to receive orders, both for domestic and export needs, so we are now making preparations to build a new factory in Banyuwangi," said Rini recently

Currently, he said, the process of preparing the factory land is being completed by using the area owned by PT Perkebunan Nusantara XII in Banyuwangi.

"We are meeting the land. Please pray, before the end of 2018 this groundbreaking, "said Rini.

According to Rini, Banyuwangi was chosen as the location of the INKA plant due to its strategic location, as well as significant regional developments in recent years.

"It is close to the railway line, the port, we are building a toll road, we will expand our economic activities in Banyuwangi," said Rini.

Banyuwangi is also rated as a comfortable place. In addition to its easy accessibility, the local atmosphere is also suitable for railway experts.

"This factory will need qualified engineers and by staying in this comfortable area we hope to add their spirit to produce the best work," said Rini.

In Banyuwangi, Minister Rini also visited the Public Service Mall of Banyuwangi, a mall that integrates 162 public services and permits under one roof. Rini went around to a number of service booths.

"This is great, not only the licensing and mailing services of the local government, but also the services of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the police, the BPJS, and the tax administration, this is a good example, exactly what the President asked the regions to improve their services public, "he said.

Banyuwangi Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas thanked the SOEs who helped to move the Banyuwangi economy, including the establishment of a railway factory. "The collaboration between SOEs and local government has increased the economies of the people," he said

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