Jakarta, April 15, 2026 – PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (“KAI”), Indonesia’s national railway operator, PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk (“SURGE”), and PT Huawei Tech Investment (“Huawei”) signed today a strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate the adoption of 5G+AI technologies across Indonesia’s railway system. The collaboration aims to enhance railway safety, operational efficiency, and passenger experience.
- Under the MOU, the three parties will jointly explore and deploy advanced solutions across three key areas:
ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Infrastructure Cooperation
Deploy high-reliability backbone networks, high-quality wireless coverage at stations and depots, and cloud-based solutions to ensure business continuity and flexible service expansion. - 5G FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) Network and Applications
Provide industry-leading 5G FRMCS networks bearing train signaling and advanced multimedia applications, enhancing railway safety, efficiency, and service quality. This includes pilot projects on the Rangkasbitung – Tanah Abang line focusing on level-crossing safety and intelligent dispatching. - AI-Powered Freight Car Detection
Apply AI video analysis to enable intelligent fault detection and automatic warnings for freight trains, improving turnover efficiency and reducing the need for manual inspections.
Leadership Statements
Bobby Rasyidin, CEO of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), commented: “KAI is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve railway safety and service quality. This collaboration with SURGE and Huawei will accelerate our digital transformation, benefiting hundreds of millions of passengers and freight customers across Indonesia.”
Yune Marketatmo, President Director of SURGE, stated: “This tripartite collaboration marks a significant step forward in modernizing Indonesia’s railway system. By combining SURGE’s digital infrastructure expertise with Huawei’s cutting-edge technology and KAI’s operational leadership, we are bringing world-class 5G+AI solutions to Indonesia’s railways.”
Raymond Zuo, CEO of Huawei Smart Rail BU, said: “Huawei is proud to support KAI and SURGE in this strategic initiative. Our 5G FRMCS solutions and AI-powered applications will help transform Indonesia’s railway operations, enabling real-time communication, intelligent dispatching, and predictive maintenance.”
About PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero)
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) is the largest railway operator in Indonesia, providing passenger and freight transportation services across Java and Sumatra. Headquartered in Bandung, KAI plays a strategic role in supporting national mobility through its intercity, commuter, local, and airport rail services. As the backbone of rail-based transportation, KAI delivers services that are efficient, affordable, and reliable, serving hundreds of millions of passengers annually while helping to reduce road congestion.
As a holding company, KAI oversees various subsidiaries and affiliated entities that expand railway services and its supporting ecosystem. Passenger transport services cover a wide range of travel segments. In addition to intercity and local trains, urban services are managed by KAI Commuter. KAI Bandara operates airport rail services such as the YIA Airport Train in Yogyakarta and the Srilelawangsa Airport Train in Medan. For a more premium travel experience, KAI Wisata offers Panoramic Trains, Luxury Trains, and chartered tourist trains. In collaboration with partners, KAI is also involved in operating other rail-based services, including LRT Jabodebek, LRT Sumsel, the Whoosh high-speed train, and the Makassar–Parepare railway in South Sulawesi.
In the logistics sector, KAI Logistik plays a key role in freight transportation and supply chain management, including cargo handling and distribution. Operational support is further strengthened by KAI Services, which provides supporting services such as cleaning, parking, security, and onboard services.
KAI continues to focus on improving operational reliability, developing digital ticketing systems such as Access by KAI, and implementing modern railway technologies to deliver services that are increasingly integrated, efficient, and aligned with the evolving mobility needs of the public.
About PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk
PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk (“SURGE”, IDX: WIFI) is a leading digital infrastructure and connectivity provider in Indonesia, building a national fiber optic network and delivering affordable fixed broadband solutions to support digital transformation in both urban and rural areas. SURGE’s vision is to realize equal access to information and empower Indonesia’s digital society.
About PT Huawei Tech Investment
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across key domains, telecommunications networks, digital power, smart devices, and cloud services. Huawei is committed to bringing digital access to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. At Huawei, innovation is driven by customer needs. The company invests heavily in fundamental research, focusing on technological breakthroughs that propel the world forward. Huawei employs more than 208,000 people and operates in over 170 countries and regions worldwide. Huawei has been present in Indonesia since 2000, continuously developing the local ICT industry ecosystem to provide connectivity for the majority of the Indonesian population. The company employs more than 2,300 people in Indonesia, of whom 90 percent are Indonesian nationals. Overall, Huawei has contributed to the creation of more than 20,000 direct and indirect jobs through partnerships with nearly 1,200 local industry players, supporting the growth of an economy built in Indonesia, for Indonesia, by Indonesians. Guided by its four pillars, “I DO CONTRIBUTE, COLLABORATE, CREATE, CARE,” Huawei positions itself as an integral partner in the nation’s journey toward realizing the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045.